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Tallulah Falls student athletes Cainan Yaskiewicz (left) and Kale Corbett have been fighting the same battle against cancer.

Tallulah Falls student athletes Cainan Yaskiewicz (left) and Kale Corbett have been fighting the same battle against cancer.

Tallulah Falls' ‘Cancer Bros’ share bond beyond sports

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Louis Zamperini, an Olympic distance runner, survived a plane crash during a mission in World War II. Zamperini became a prisoner of war, surviving the odds despite experiencing brutal torture and suffering.
Habersham Central linebacker Jeff Gerrin had a clean jersey in this picture, but had no reservations about getting down and dirty on one of the Raiders’ best all-time defenses.

Habersham Central linebacker Jeff Gerrin had a clean jersey in this picture, but had no reservations about getting down and dirty on one of the Raiders’ best all-time defenses.

Gerrin led hard-hitting defense on his way to Ring of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 21, 2020
There are many great defenses remembered throughout history – the 1985 Bears, the early 2000s Ravens and Buccaneers, and the Blackshirts of Nebraska.    Habersham Central’s version that predated all those wrecking crews is the 1981 Raider squad that allowed just 90 points over 11 games.
had Radcliffe (26) consults with teammates A.J. Eash and Eric Hooper during a time out from a Habersham Central game in 1987.

had Radcliffe (26) consults with teammates A.J. Eash and Eric Hooper during a time out from a Habersham Central game in 1987.

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Radcliffe broke the mold on the way to Habersham Central's Ring of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
Chad Radcliffe was a pass-catching tight end before passing was fashionable, and he was a 200-pound track athlete when his fellow runners were far smaller.    Radcliffe rode his exceptional talents to a strong college career and now, a spot in Habersham Central High School’s Ring of Honor.
Habersham County Little Leaguers recite the Little League pledge at last year’s Opening Day.

Habersham County Little Leaguers recite the Little League pledge at last year’s Opening Day.

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Little League spring season cancelled

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 7, 2020
After making every effort to find a way to play its spring season starting June 1, Habersham County Little League was finally forced to accept the heartbreaking truth that it will not be possible.
Peyton Irvin, a Habersham Central alumnus, had a strong freshman year going at Piedmont College when the season was stopped.

Peyton Irvin, a Habersham Central alumnus, had a strong freshman year going at Piedmont College when the season was stopped.

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Irvin looks to build on early success

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2020
Piedmont baseball has always been a part of Peyton Irvin’s life.  Growing up in Cornelia, he attended Piedmont baseball games with his family as a kid and played four years for Habersham Central High School, graduating in 2019.
Berry College’s Mason Kinsey, a Habersham Central High School graduate, will get a shot to chase his NFL dream with the Tennessee Titans when sports resume. Photo by Steven Eckhoff/Submitted

Berry College’s Mason Kinsey, a Habersham Central High School graduate, will get a shot to chase his NFL dream with the Tennessee Titans when sports resume. Photo by Steven Eckhoff/Submitted

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Former Raiders star Kinsey signs with Tennessee Titans

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Former Habersham Central star Mason Kinsey finally got the call players dream about after waiting through the three-day NFL Draft.     “I knew I was on a couple of draft boards, and I watched the whole thing,” Kinsey said Monday.
Coach Akridge, baseball team moms honor Raider seniors

Coach Akridge, baseball team moms honor Raider seniors

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Coach Akridge, baseball team moms honor Raider seniors

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
April 17 should’ve been Senior Night for Habersham Central’s baseball team, where each of the team’s five seniors would have been honored for the years of hard work and dedication they have given to their team before playing in the last home game of their high school careers.
Easton Martin high-fives Tallulah Falls School and Habersham Central High School players during HCLL Opening Day in 2019.

Easton Martin high-fives Tallulah Falls School and Habersham Central High School players during HCLL Opening Day in 2019.

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Habersham County Little League hoping for June 1 start to season

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Habersham County Little League officials have decided on a target date of June 1 to hopefully begin a long-delayed season and bring some joy to the lives of hundreds of local youngsters.    “We’re going for it,” Habersham Little League President Christan Tanner said.
Habersham Central junior Andrew Kivett started a charity in October to help and inspire runners, and he does not plan to let the COVID-19 crisis stop him from growing it in the future.

Habersham Central junior Andrew Kivett started a charity in October to help and inspire runners, and he does not plan to let the COVID-19 crisis stop him from growing it in the future.

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Habersham Central junior gets shoe charity off on the right foot

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
In October, Habersham Central junior Andrew Kivett found a way to merge his passion for giving back to the community with his other passion – running.