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TIN POFFENBERGER/Special Lady Indians’ players (from left) Ryleigh Wilson, Lizzie Huebner and Miah Gragg celebrate a TFS goal earlier this spring.

TIN POFFENBERGER/Special Lady Indians’ players (from left) Ryleigh Wilson, Lizzie Huebner and Miah Gragg celebrate a TFS goal earlier this spring.

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Lady Indians soccer closes solid season

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A fifth straight playoff berth and winning season was earned for the Tallulah Falls Lady Indians soccer program in 2025. The Lady Indians had several high points, with none more historic than a win over No. 2-ranked Lakeview, which accounted for the biggest win in school history.
AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special Despite the loss, TFS third baseman Ashton Roache put two Indians runs on the board with his game one home run Friday against Stratford.

AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special Despite the loss, TFS third baseman Ashton Roache put two Indians runs on the board with his game one home run Friday against Stratford.

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Diamond Indians take early exit

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
To put it bluntly, baseball can be a weird sport. Not only is it a game chock full of nuance, but momentum can flip on a dime. The Tallulah Falls baseball program knows that better than anybody.
Spencer Frady made things official with Truett McConnell last week, signing with the Bears in the presence of his parents - Clint and Emily, and younger sister Reece. ADDIE MANEY/HCHS

Spencer Frady made things official with Truett McConnell last week, signing with the Bears in the presence of his parents - Clint and Emily, and younger sister Reece. ADDIE MANEY/HCHS

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Raiders' Frady inks with TMU

Lang Storey
Friday, May 9, 2025
There’s been a lot on Spencer Frady’s mind lately. The longtime starting catcher and de facto captain for the Habersham Central baseball team recently made his return to the diamond after missing most of the year with a broken hand. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for HCHS.
After trying to evade a water dousing from Abigail Hotard, Head Coach Jeff LaBarbera finally accepted his fate following his team’s statement win Tuesday. DIANA VEGA/HCHS

After trying to evade a water dousing from Abigail Hotard, Head Coach Jeff LaBarbera finally accepted his fate following his team’s statement win Tuesday. DIANA VEGA/HCHS

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Lady Raiders reach Elite 8

Lang Storey
Friday, May 2, 2025
Another week brought another set of home playoff games for the Habersham Central soccer teams. This time came an opportunity to ascend to new heights. Tuesday evening, the Lady Raiders had to fight back from a slow start.
The Diamond Raiders pose around Gage Teague’s No. 8 jersey following the team’s win to advance to the GHSA Elite 8 Wednesday at South Paulding. SUBMITTED

The Diamond Raiders pose around Gage Teague’s No. 8 jersey following the team’s win to advance to the GHSA Elite 8 Wednesday at South Paulding. SUBMITTED

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Diamond Raiders punch ticket to Elite 8

Lang Storey
Friday, May 2, 2025
With its series-clinching win at South Paulding High School Wednesday, the Habersham Central baseball team punched its ticket to a destination the program has never seen in its history - the GHSA Elite Eight.
Mr. Foster led WCON to new heights amid the rapidly changing landscape of the industry. This photo depicts what the station’s equipment set up looked like back in its infancy ...

Mr. Foster led WCON to new heights amid the rapidly changing landscape of the industry. This photo depicts what the station’s equipment set up looked like back in its infancy ...

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Foster 'sticking to his story'

Lang Storey
Friday, April 25, 2025
John C. Foster will be the first to tell you that he’s undeserving of a spot in the Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor. If that were true, then there might as well be no such honor.
Ken Phillips knew how to make himself at home in a radio booth. His voice became a household fixture around Northeast Georgia, but particularly in Habersham Central households. SUBMITTED

Ken Phillips knew how to make himself at home in a radio booth. His voice became a household fixture around Northeast Georgia, but particularly in Habersham Central households. SUBMITTED

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Iconic voice lands Phillips in ROH

Lang Storey
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A trailblazing radio personality, Ken Phillips’ voice helped usher in a new Habersham County sports landscape. Now, after years of being in the running, WCON’s longtime “Voice of the Raiders” has been inducted into the Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor as a member of the Class of 2025.
Habersham's Emmie Kyle beats a Lee County defender to the punch during the Lady Raiders' first round matchup. HABERSHAM SOCCER

Habersham's Emmie Kyle beats a Lee County defender to the punch during the Lady Raiders' first round matchup. HABERSHAM SOCCER

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Title journey continues for Raider soccer teams

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The top-seeded Lady Raiders soccer team advanced to the GHSA Sweet 16 after blasting Lee County 10-0 in Mt. Airy Tuesday evening. The Habersham girls will host Kennesaw Mountain next Monday.   The Raider boys took down Coffee County 5-1 Wednesday.
The Habersham football senior class of 1984-85 - including No. 10 Anthony Mayfield - was featured on a program leading up to the Raiders’s season opener against Cedar Shoals. SUBMITTED

The Habersham football senior class of 1984-85 - including No. 10 Anthony Mayfield - was featured on a program leading up to the Raiders’s season opener against Cedar Shoals. SUBMITTED

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Two-way star Mayfield is latest ROH inductee

Lang Storey
Monday, April 21, 2025
Throughout its history, Habersham Central football has been built on good, old-fashioned hard work. The program runs rife with individuals who embody what it means to put their own wants and desires below the needs of the team. Over the years, many talented individuals have graced the turf in Mt.