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Lady Raiders 3rd in Crown Mountain Cup

Zack Lee
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Habersham Central High School Lady Raiders earned a third-place finish in the Crown Mountain Cup Friday after falling to the Lakeview Academy Lady Lions 3-1 in Dahlonega. “It wasn’t what we were hoping for,” said coach Jeff LaBarbera on the Lady Raiders’ loss to Lakeview.
Habersham Central's Yobani Alvarez sends a free kick into the box during the Raiders' 2-1 loss to Lanier High School Friday.

Habersham Central's Yobani Alvarez sends a free kick into the box during the Raiders' 2-1 loss to Lanier High School Friday.

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Raiders fall in PK shootout

Zack Lee
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Habersham Central High School Raiders saw their unbeaten streak snapped at the hands of the Lanier High School Longhorns Friday night in a penalty kick shootout at Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy. According to coach Ric Wallace, a shaky start by the Raiders ultimately cost them early in the match.
Members of the Habersham Central and Franklin County high school baseball teams pray for Raider Hadden Carswell before their game Friday. Carswell was seriously injured in an automobile accident Feb. 24.

Members of the Habersham Central and Franklin County high school baseball teams pray for Raider Hadden Carswell before their game Friday. Carswell was seriously injured in an automobile accident Feb. 24.

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Diamond Raiders split pair; fall to North Forsyth, beat Franklin County

Zack Lee
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
A pitchers’ duel in one game and a late-inning rally in another earned the Habersham Central High School Raiders a split in a pair of games last week as they lost to North Forsyth High School 3-0 Thursday and defeated Franklin County High School 6-4 Saturday.

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HCHS Athletic Booster Club dinner/raffle set for March 14

Zack Lee
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The Habersham Central High School Athletic Booster Club will host the seventh annual dinner/raffle to benefit athletics March 14 in the school’s cafeteria. “It’s going to be a great time,” said Athletic Director Geep Cunningham. “It’s always a lot of fun.
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.