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Shelby Rinefierd celebrated her commitment with family including sister Shyanne, mom Jennifer, and dad TJ. SUBMITTED

Shelby Rinefierd celebrated her commitment with family including sister Shyanne, mom Jennifer, and dad TJ. SUBMITTED

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Rinefierd inks with EU

Lang Storey
Monday, December 2, 2024
Habersham Central senior Shelby Rinefierd put pen to paper last week, officially following through on her commitment to play softball at Emmanuel University. “Choosing to go to Emmanuel was a rather easy decision. It was always high up on my list,” Rinefierd said.
Enzo Combs surveys the floor during the first half of Habersham’s win over White County Tuesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Enzo Combs surveys the floor during the first half of Habersham’s win over White County Tuesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders blast Warriors, stay perfect

Lang Storey
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The high-flying Habersham Central boys basketball team welcomed rival White County to Mt. Airy on Tuesday night. The Warriors managed to keep things close much of the evening until, finally, the Raiders unleashed a beast of a fourth quarter to pull away and win by a wide 27-point margin, 84-57.
Habersham’s 11U cheer squad: Back Row (left to right): Coach Elloree Chambers, Skyler, Breylyn, Reese, Albany, Makenna, Hollen, Coach Christie McDowell Front Row (left to right): Adelyn, Jonie, Mollie, Gionna (Not pictured- Coach Neile Chambers)

Habersham’s 11U cheer squad: Back Row (left to right): Coach Elloree Chambers, Skyler, Breylyn, Reese, Albany, Makenna, Hollen, Coach Christie McDowell Front Row (left to right): Adelyn, Jonie, Mollie, Gionna (Not pictured- Coach Neile Chambers)

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Strong Hab showing at Cheer Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Habersham County Parks and Recreation had five squads participate in the North Georgia Youth Football Association Cheer Bowl and the Big Red Cheer Classic this fall. Competitions host squads from all over Northeast Georgia, as teams perform and show off their skills.
The HCHS campus was abuzz this week for the Raiders' second consecutive postseason appearance.

The HCHS campus was abuzz this week for the Raiders' second consecutive postseason appearance.

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Lee County tops Habersham in State playoffs

News Staff
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Habersham Central's 2024 football season came to an end Friday night in South Georgia as top-seeded Lee County rolled past the Raiders, 47-7. "We knew we were in for a hard one tonight," said HCHS Coach Benji Harrison. "We knew they were a really talented football team.
There’s a chance Friday could be the final performance by school record-holding receiver Zeke Whittington. TOM ASKEW/Special

There’s a chance Friday could be the final performance by school record-holding receiver Zeke Whittington. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders take on one of state’s best

Lang Storey
Friday, November 15, 2024
   For the second straight season, the Habersham Central football team is set to hit the road for their opening round matchup in the GHSA State Playoffs.    This time around, one of Georgia’s preeminent programs awaits as the Raiders (4-6) travel below the gnat line to face Lee County (10-0).
Raider’s guard Caden Garrison (left) and Coach Tommy Yancey crack a joke during practice earlier this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raider’s guard Caden Garrison (left) and Coach Tommy Yancey crack a joke during practice earlier this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Tough weekend tests await Hab Hoops

Lang Storey
Friday, November 15, 2024
   Both Habersham Central varsity basketball squads are set to face formidable opponents Saturday as part of the 2024 Kyle Sandy Shootout.    Coach Bill Bradley’s Lady Raiders (0-1) tip-off at 6 p.m. against Union County in Mt. Airy.
TFS’ Brian Neely Jr. gets a shot up in the Indian’s season opener Tuesday. TFS ATHLETICS

TFS’ Brian Neely Jr. gets a shot up in the Indian’s season opener Tuesday. TFS ATHLETICS

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Tribe hoops teams start season strong

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Boys    Everyone got involved, early and often Tuesday as the Tallulah Falls boys basketball team cruised past Fideles Christian in blowout fashion, 81-62.    Playing in throwback uniforms in their old gym, TFS flexed the power of the current and future lineups.
Katy Corbett (left) and partner Liv Diaz punched their ticket to the AVCA National Pairs Championship this month. SUBMITTED

Katy Corbett (left) and partner Liv Diaz punched their ticket to the AVCA National Pairs Championship this month. SUBMITTED

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Corbett keeps making beach history

Lang Storey
Monday, November 11, 2024
Last spring, Tallulah Falls alum and current Mercer University beach volleyball standout Katy Corbett helped make history. Alongside partner Liv Diaz, the duo posted the most individual wins for a season in program history.
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Habersham falls at home to Jaxco

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2024
The Habersham Central football team fell to Jackson County 34-21 in Mt. Airy Friday night. "I thought we battled, but made too many mistakes in big moments," said HCHS Head Coach Benji Harrison.
Piedmont’s Erin Donovan lines up a shot. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Piedmont’s Erin Donovan lines up a shot. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

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Piedmont’s Erin Donovan caps strong fall season

Lang Storey
Friday, November 1, 2024
Piedmont University’s Erin Donovan was named the USA South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week on Wednesday. The honor comes after Donovan claimed the individual title at the Chick-Fil-A Invitational earlier this week in Rome. The Southaven, Miss.