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Michaela Krippner, 11, of Mt. Airy, holds up a pair of game-worn gloves gifted to her by University of Georgia safety J.R. Reed.

Michaela Krippner, 11, of Mt. Airy, holds up a pair of game-worn gloves gifted to her by University of Georgia safety J.R. Reed.

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Krippner's bond with Bulldog strong

Zack Lee
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Michaela Krippner hasn’t had the same kind of childhood others her age have had growing up. She’s dealt with medical issues since she was just a toddler and has experienced more hardships than most people endure in a lifetime, but that’s done nothing but make the 10-year-old from Mt. Airy stronger.
Habersham Central’s Anna LaBarbera, from left, Addie Penick, Sydney Turner, Abigail Deleon and Maria Miguel celebrate a goal from Penick during the second half of the Lady Raiders 5-2 victory over Dawson County High School Friday.

Habersham Central’s Anna LaBarbera, from left, Addie Penick, Sydney Turner, Abigail Deleon and Maria Miguel celebrate a goal from Penick during the second half of the Lady Raiders 5-2 victory over Dawson County High School Friday.

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Penick nets hat-trick; Lady Raiders win 5-2

Zack Lee
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Addie Penick’s three-goal performance was a welcome sight in the eyes of Habersham Central High School Girls’ Soccer Coach Jeff LaBarbera Friday as the hat trick helped lead the Lady Raiders to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Dawson County High School Lady Tigers. “It was awesome,” said LaBarbera.
Habersham Central's Alexis Laguna scores a goal against Dawson County Friday.

Habersham Central's Alexis Laguna scores a goal against Dawson County Friday.

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Habersham boys top Dawson County 3-1

Zack Lee
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Habersham Central High School Boys’ Soccer team improved its record to 3-0 Friday with a 3-1 victory over the Dawson County High School Tigers at Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy. “I think overall, we were pretty good,” said coach Ric Wallace.
Habersham Central's Rhett Addis throws a pitch during the Raiders' 4-0 win over Madison County High School Wednesday.

Habersham Central's Rhett Addis throws a pitch during the Raiders' 4-0 win over Madison County High School Wednesday.

Raiders blank Madison

Zack Lee
Thursday, February 20, 2020
The Habersham Central High School Diamond Raiders combined the “little things” with outstanding pitching to capture their 4-0 victory over the visiting Madison County High School Red Raiders Wednesday night at Raider Park in Demorest.
Habersham Central's Addie Penick fights for the ball with a Lanier High School defender Wednesday.

Habersham Central's Addie Penick fights for the ball with a Lanier High School defender Wednesday.

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Lady Raiders lasso Lanier Longhorns

Zack Lee
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Habersham Central High School freshman soccer player Ryalie Acker picked a great game to score her first career varsity goal as her free-kick strike proved to be the difference for the Lady Raiders in their 1-0 win over Lanier High School Wednesday at Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy.

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St. Francis takes down Lady Indians

Zack Lee
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Sometimes, bigger and faster does win out, and that’s exactly what happened in the Tallulah Falls School Lady Indians’ 76-44 loss to St. Francis High School Wednesday night in the second round of the Georgia High School Association State Tournament.

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TFS Indians drop playoff thriller

Zack Lee
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A buzzer-beating heave was all that separated the Tallulah Falls School Boys’ Basketball team from the second round of the Georgia High School Association state basketball tournament as the Indians fell to Pinecrest Academy 61-58 Friday night in Cumming, ending their season in heartbreaking fashion.

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Lady Raiders end season with loss to Sprayberry

Zack Lee
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A talented, physically imposing team combined with a hostile environment proved to be too much for the Habersham Central High School Lady Raiders’ Basketball team Friday as they fell to Sprayberry High School 63-48 in the opening round of the Georgia High School Association state tournament in...
The Lady Indians celebrate after beating Paideia High School 51-50 in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state basketball tournament Friday.

The Lady Indians celebrate after beating Paideia High School 51-50 in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state basketball tournament Friday.

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Lady Indians advance

Zack Lee
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Survive and advance.
Habersham Central’s Christian King (10) slides into home plate during the Raiders’ 6-3 win over White County High School Saturday in Cleveland.

Habersham Central’s Christian King (10) slides into home plate during the Raiders’ 6-3 win over White County High School Saturday in Cleveland.

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Diamond Raiders start season 1-2

Zack Lee
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The Habersham Central High School Raiders Baseball team has seen their fair share of close games to start the 2020 season with all three of their games being decided by three runs or less.