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The Habersham middle school soccer team celebrates having just taken the title last week in Hartwell. HABERSHAM SOCCER

The Habersham middle school soccer team celebrates having just taken the title last week in Hartwell. HABERSHAM SOCCER

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Hab middle school club takes the title

Lang Storey
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Habersham middle school boys soccer team last reached the pinnacle in 2023, when the club took home the title of MS region champs. Last year had different plans.
The Lady Raiders golf team fired a 247 to win the Lady Warrior Spring Swing at Apple Mountain Golf Course last Saturday. Pictured are Coach Shawn Blackburn, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Maddie LaPrade, Addie Maney, Kadyn Green and Assistant Coach Joni Blackburn. SUBMITTED

The Lady Raiders golf team fired a 247 to win the Lady Warrior Spring Swing at Apple Mountain Golf Course last Saturday. Pictured are Coach Shawn Blackburn, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Maddie LaPrade, Addie Maney, Kadyn Green and Assistant Coach Joni Blackburn. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders win local golf tourney

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Though White County were the hosts for Saturday’s “Lady Warrior Spring Swing” golf tournament, the venue lies within Habersham County lines, and that was something the HCHS girls golf team seemed to take advantage of.
Paisley Cathey was all smiles during her signing ceremony at HCHS earlier this week. RAEGAN TURNER/HCHS

Paisley Cathey was all smiles during her signing ceremony at HCHS earlier this week. RAEGAN TURNER/HCHS

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Georgia Southern lands Hab record setter

Lang Storey
Friday, March 21, 2025
Habersham Central’s Paisley Cathey has known for a couple years now that she has what it takes to be an NCAA Division I athlete. And for almost that long, she has known which school will provide her that opportunity.
Sophomore Emmie Kyle provided one of the Lady Raiders’ 10 goals in the clubs dominant win over Clarke Central last Friday. SUBMITTED

Sophomore Emmie Kyle provided one of the Lady Raiders’ 10 goals in the clubs dominant win over Clarke Central last Friday. SUBMITTED

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Raider Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Soccer The Habersham Central varsity soccer teams posted a pair of big time wins over region foe Clarke Central last Friday night in Mt. Airy. The girls dominated the Lady Gladiators 10-0 to get the action started.
Danny Grant announced last week his decision to head to South Georgia State to continue his baseball career at the next level. LANG STOREY/Staff

Danny Grant announced last week his decision to head to South Georgia State to continue his baseball career at the next level. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Tribe tandem headed to same school

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Tallulah Falls baseball team shares a particularly tight bond. That bond was highlighted on a greater scale during the Tribe’s 2024 state championship run.
Senior Audrey Hotard is adding to her already illustrious career with the Habersham Central track team. LANG STOREY/Staff

Senior Audrey Hotard is adding to her already illustrious career with the Habersham Central track team. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders on track for solid season

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
As the Habersham Central Track and Field program gets set to host the annual Battle of the Blue Ridge event in Mt. Airy Friday, the Raiders are already well on their way to accomplishing some of their collective season goals.
Whitney Jordan and Karen Swann (right) have become close running comrades over the past few years. SUBMITTED

Whitney Jordan and Karen Swann (right) have become close running comrades over the past few years. SUBMITTED

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Clarkesville 5K race to benefit lifelong runner

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A lifelong dream came to fruition for 70-year old Karen Swann when, in January, she received word of her acceptance to run the Boston Marathon.
Jeremiah King crosses the finish line to win last year’s 200 meter dash during the Habersham Special Olympics. FILE

Jeremiah King crosses the finish line to win last year’s 200 meter dash during the Habersham Special Olympics. FILE

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Special Olympics will be 'awesome' event

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The 2025 rendition of Habersham County’s Special Olympics is set for Friday, April 4. The event, which is held at Habersham Central High School’s Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy, represents the HCSO organization’s biggest event of the calendar year.
Joshua Pickett, a defensive back, hopes to see his NFL dreams realized following April’s draft. DUKE ATHLETICS

Joshua Pickett, a defensive back, hopes to see his NFL dreams realized following April’s draft. DUKE ATHLETICS

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Pickett preps for pro day

Lang Storey
Friday, March 7, 2025
As many folks around Northeast Georgia are well aware, Joshua Pickett is one heck of an athlete.  The Demorest native and Habersham Central High School alum dabbled in various sports growing up before eventually finding his calling on the gridiron.
Freshman Konner Burrell has already appeared on the mound several times this season for the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels. SUBMITTED

Freshman Konner Burrell has already appeared on the mound several times this season for the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels. SUBMITTED

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‘K9’ takes bite of freshman year with Petrels

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The past couple seasons have been big ones for the Habersham Central baseball team. Following a down stretch, the Diamond Raiders built from within, relying on strong leadership and player development to take them to new heights. The result?