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The Lady Raiders presented Apalachee with a banner after the game Thursday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

The Lady Raiders presented Apalachee with a banner after the game Thursday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Emotional night in Winder

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
For the first time since the tragedy that took place on September 4th, Apalachee High School athletics were back in action last Thursday, and the Wildcats softball team hosted Habersham Central for a region tilt. Apalachee (7-8, 4-1 Region 8-5A) took care of business, taking down Habersham 9-1.
Donnie Warren, pictured here against White County earlier this season, has done a great job of escaping would-be tacklers. TOM ASKEW/Special

Donnie Warren, pictured here against White County earlier this season, has done a great job of escaping would-be tacklers. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Warren, Raiders make most of first bye week

Lang Storey
Friday, September 20, 2024
   By picking up a dominant, wire-to-wire win over Loganville last week, Habersham got off to a strong start in region play.    Having a bye after a high like that isn’t always the most welcome sight for a team. But the Raiders are making the most of their ‘down time’ this week.
Shelby Rinefierd (left) and Kaylee McCalmon have been key to keeping the Lady Raiders afloat this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

Shelby Rinefierd (left) and Kaylee McCalmon have been key to keeping the Lady Raiders afloat this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Volleyball    Though still early, it’s no secret why Loganville sits atop the Region 8-5A volleyball standings. The Red Devils (24-3) have put their superiority on full display so far this season.
Above, Players from the Habersham rec department NGYFA teams lined the track and formed a tunnel at the last Habersham Central home game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Above, Players from the Habersham rec department NGYFA teams lined the track and formed a tunnel at the last Habersham Central home game. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Rec. Department Sports Update

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Football season for the North Georgia Youth Football Association (NGYFA) is in full swing and the Habersham County Rec Department teams are off to a roaring start.    For a full schedule of all area games, visit ngyfa.org.
TFS’ Chesney Tanksley TFS ATHLETICS

TFS’ Chesney Tanksley TFS ATHLETICS

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TFS’ Tanksley joins elite company

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Varsity    On a night that Chesney Tanksley will never forget, the Lady Indians secured a pair of straight-set victories against Lakeview and Stephens County on the home court. The senior setter entered the night 26 assists shy of 1,000 for her career.
Paris Wilbanks has stepped up his game recently and figures to help lead the Raiders through region play. TOM ASKEW/Special

Paris Wilbanks has stepped up his game recently and figures to help lead the Raiders through region play. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders eye good start in new region

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Looking at a 1-3 team on paper, one might not think that team is prepared to make a playoff run. Yet, in high school ball, postseason seeding and eligibility is entirely dependent upon how you do against your region. For Habersham Central, that journey took flight last Friday night in Loganville.
Dulce Rojas, Audrey Hotard, Leah Culpepper, Lillie Freeman, Hilda Manglitz and Tessa Murdock carried the HCHS girls to a 1st place team finish at the Rangers XC Invitational last Saturday. SUBMITTED

Dulce Rojas, Audrey Hotard, Leah Culpepper, Lillie Freeman, Hilda Manglitz and Tessa Murdock carried the HCHS girls to a 1st place team finish at the Rangers XC Invitational last Saturday. SUBMITTED

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Raider Roundup

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Volleyball    The Habersham Central volleyball team opened region play against Winder-Barrow and Alcovy after press time Thursday in Mount Airy. The Lady Raiders hosted Flowery Branch Tuesday for one final tune up and fared well, taking down the Falcons in straight sets.
Lily Smith stepped up late for the Lady Indians Tuesday evening. TFS ATHLETICS

Lily Smith stepped up late for the Lady Indians Tuesday evening. TFS ATHLETICS

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Tallulah Falls posts key region wins at Athens Christian School

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Number 10 Tallulah Falls traveled on Tuesday to Athens Christian to take on the Eagles. Both the varsity and JV teams earned victories.    The Lady Indians’ varsity team won 3-1 in the best-of-five match. After a 25-15 opening set, TFS dropped the next one 21-25.
Habersham’s Maci Williams (left) and McKenzie King warmup in shirts honoring the cause last Thursday night in Mt. Airy. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham’s Maci Williams (left) and McKenzie King warmup in shirts honoring the cause last Thursday night in Mt. Airy. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Hab Volleyball keeps on marching

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Habersham Central volleyball team opened up region play with a bang last Thursday in Mount Airy with dominating wins over Winder-Barrow and Alcovy. The Lady Raiders (16-7, 2-0 Region 8-5A) beat Winder-Barrow (25-11, 25-8) in the matinee before dominating Alcovy in the nightcap.
Coan shows off her medal at the Paris Games this summer. SUBMITTED

Coan shows off her medal at the Paris Games this summer. SUBMITTED

Coan 'meant to be in the water'

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
McKenzie Coan has amassed her fair share of Paralympic medals - 7 to be exact - throughout her swimming career. That doesn’t include the other 19 she earned from the World Championships and Parapan American Games combined.