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Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell defends White County’s Emma Lightsey during the two teams’ matchup last week. The Lady Warriors squeaked past the Lady Raiders 56-54. MARK TURNER/White County News

Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell defends White County’s Emma Lightsey during the two teams’ matchup last week. The Lady Warriors squeaked past the Lady Raiders 56-54. MARK TURNER/White County News

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Raiders top Warriors again

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Back in November, the Habersham Central boys basketball team blasted rival White County at home. The margin was much slimmer when the two clubs met in Cleveland last Friday night, but the Raiders prevailed 78-65 to earn a season sweep of the Warriors.
Neyo Bain is helped to his feet by teammates after missing a buzzer beater at the end of the 1st half Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Neyo Bain is helped to his feet by teammates after missing a buzzer beater at the end of the 1st half Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Indians hit break on high note

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The Tallulah Falls boys basketball team is currently on a 20-day hiatus - one of the longest mid-season breaks you’ll ever find in the sport of basketball.
Kinsey has reason to be pumped up heading down the home stretch of the 2024-25 NFL season. RYAN SIKES/USAToday

Kinsey has reason to be pumped up heading down the home stretch of the 2024-25 NFL season. RYAN SIKES/USAToday

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Former Raider now fully vested with NFL

Lang Storey
Saturday, December 21, 2024
The Tennessee Titans fell 37-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals this past Sunday. But, for former Habersham Central football standout Mason Kinsey, it was still a monumental day.
Surrounded by her family and TCS’ Celina Chitwood, Madison Ward put ink to paper Friday, making her commitment to Truett McConnell official. LANG STOREY/Staff

Surrounded by her family and TCS’ Celina Chitwood, Madison Ward put ink to paper Friday, making her commitment to Truett McConnell official. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Trinity's Ward inks with Truett

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Trinity Classical School in Mt. Airy typically flies beneath the radar when it comes to athletics. Due to the school’s small class size and strong focus on faith-based academics, most would say TCS’ number one priority is providing students with a solid foundation for life - and that’s a good thing.
Coach Tommy Yancey has his Raiders rolling this season. BRIOHNY SOMCHITCH/HCHS

Coach Tommy Yancey has his Raiders rolling this season. BRIOHNY SOMCHITCH/HCHS

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Wins keep coming for Raiders

Lang Storey
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
It was a weekend loaded with hoops and bus rides for both Habersham Central varsity basketball teams.
HCHS’ Javonte Bowen remained undefeated by taking the 285 pound division at the Raider Invitational last weekend. KIMBERLY WATSON/HCHS

HCHS’ Javonte Bowen remained undefeated by taking the 285 pound division at the Raider Invitational last weekend. KIMBERLY WATSON/HCHS

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Raider wrestlers add to strong start

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Habersham Central wrestling team took runner-up in last Saturday’s Raider Invitational meet in Mt. Airy. The Raiders placed 10 wrestlers in the finals and brandished three individual champions. Senior Justin Whitney won the 165 pound class, while senior Anthony Thomas won the 190 pound class.
Colston Harrelson (right) and his father Bradley snap a photo after Colston’s big win this past weekend in Alabama. SUBMITTED

Colston Harrelson (right) and his father Bradley snap a photo after Colston’s big win this past weekend in Alabama. SUBMITTED

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Habersham teen has big pool dreams

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Though there’s debate over its precise origins, there are at least two aspects of billiards that cannot be disputed. One, it's been around for at least a couple of centuries and two, it’s wildly popular.
Senior guard Caden Garrison scored 6 points and came away with a steal the Habersham’s game at Stephens Friday. KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

Senior guard Caden Garrison scored 6 points and came away with a steal the Habersham’s game at Stephens Friday. KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

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Raiders eye strong region start

Lang Storey
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Habersham Central boys basketball team walloped rival Stephens County 81-45 Friday in Toccoa. The sixth-ranked Raiders (6-1) made their statement early in the contest, outscoring the Indians 22-4 in the opening quarter.
Redshirt sophomore Gunner Stockton, a Rabun County native, was under center for the Bulldogs in the second half Saturday. KEITH BARLOW/Staff

Redshirt sophomore Gunner Stockton, a Rabun County native, was under center for the Bulldogs in the second half Saturday. KEITH BARLOW/Staff

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Rabun native Stockton spurs Bulldogs SEC comeback

News Staff
Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Georgia Bulldogs took down Texas Saturday in Atlanta to win the SEC Championship. The Dawgs are now 2-0 against the Longhorns this season - having beaten then-number 1 Texas in Austin in October.