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Peggy Fortson

Peggy Fortson

Life in the bleachers

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2020
If you’ve happened to attend a basketball game in Habersham County over the last decade-plus, chances are you’ve run into Peggy Fortson, who’s spent more time on the hardwood than most NBA veterans.
Rabun County’s Connor McKay is swarmed by Tallulah Falls defenders Devonte Allen (23) and Simeon Respress during Friday night’s game. The Indians turned the game around with a full-court press before falling late.

Rabun County’s Connor McKay is swarmed by Tallulah Falls defenders Devonte Allen (23) and Simeon Respress during Friday night’s game. The Indians turned the game around with a full-court press before falling late.

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Rabun County slips past Tallulah Falls in final seconds

Matthew Osborne
Monday, December 30, 2019
   After dominating all night inside, Tallulah Falls center Matthew Weidner almost saved the day from outside.
Basketball Raiders

Basketball Raiders

Raiders beat Stephens for first time since 2015

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2019
“How ‘bout them Raiders?” Those were the first words uttered by coach Cody Anderson to his team after their 63-49 win over Stephens County High School (SCHS) Tuesday as the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Raiders made history, beating the Indians for the first time since 2015.
Lady Raiders

Lady Raiders

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Lady Raiders beat Stephens 56-43

Zack Lee
Friday, December 20, 2019
Sweet revenge was earned by the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Lady Raiders’ Basketball team Tuesday as they handed the Stephens County High School (SCHS) Lady Indians their fourth loss of the season with their 56-43 victory, which evened the season series between the two teams.
Pickett

Pickett

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Pickett leads Raiders' All-Region selections

Zack Lee
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Despite having a less-than-stellar season as a team, the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Raiders Football team was well-represented on the All-Region teams for 8-AAAAAA that were announced this week.
Raiders

Raiders

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HCHS girls 1-1, boys 0-2 in weekend games

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
It was a tough weekend on the court for the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) basketball teams as the Lady Raiders went 1-1 and the Raiders 0-2 in a pair of non-region games against White County and Franklin County high schools.
Winston Davis

Winston Davis

Tallulah Falls School hoops teams beat Highlands on Alumni Night

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
It was a great night for Tallulah Falls School (TFS) Friday as both varsity basketball teams were victorious over the Highlands Highlanders in front of an audience that included visiting alumni; the Lady Indians defeated Highlands 58-47, while the Indians won over the Highlanders 80-56.
Raiders wrestling team

Raiders wrestling team

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Raiders pin competition

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The Habersham Central High School Wrestling Raiders took the top spot this weekend at the Arrowhead Classic, hosted by Stephens County High School in Toccoa, defeating 13 other teams to win gold.
Vince Ray

Vince Ray

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Habersham duo to enter Hall of Fame

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Class of 1995 graduate Vince Ray will forever be enshrined in Raider basketball history Saturday as he’s inducted into the HCHS Basketball Hall of Fame.
Donna Whitworth-Smith

Donna Whitworth-Smith

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Habersham Duo to enter Hall of Fame

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Former Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Lady Raider Basketball player Donna Whitworth-Smith will achieve the highest basketball honor of her career Saturday as she is inducted into the HCHS Basketball Hall of Fame.