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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.
TFS’ Neyo Bain drives to the hoop during a game last season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS’ Neyo Bain drives to the hoop during a game last season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS Hoops season is here

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2024
Boys In what was a big of a rebuild last season, the Indians still made a postseason run, marking a fifth straight playoff appearance. In total, Tallulah Falls’ record was 7-22, but several young players garnered significant varsity minutes. That experience aims to pay dividends this season.
Coach Benji Harrison hopes to have his team ready Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Coach Benji Harrison hopes to have his team ready Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders host regular season finale

Lang Storey
Friday, November 1, 2024
There is plenty at stake Friday night as the Habersham Central football team plays host to region foe Jackson County (7-2, 3-1 Region 8-5A) in Mt. Airy. The Raiders (4-5, 2-2 Region 8-5A) can finish as high as second place in the region standings, but could also wind up in fourth.  The good news?
Tavarres King congratulates WR Zeke Whittington after Whittington became HCHS' all-time receiving yards leader Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Tavarres King congratulates WR Zeke Whittington after Whittington became HCHS' all-time receiving yards leader Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders rout Apalachee

News Staff
Sunday, October 27, 2024
The Habersham Central football team took down Apalachee 49-14 in Mt. Airy on Friday night to improve to 4-5 overall. Due to scheduling issues caused by both Hurricane Helene and the tragic school shooting at Apalachee in September, the game does NOT count as a region matchup.
HCHS’ Makenzie Gosnell. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

HCHS’ Makenzie Gosnell. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Life after Kyia

Lang Storey
Sunday, October 27, 2024
The Habersham Central girls basketball team overachieved last year. The Lady Raiders weren’t given a chance to generate any noise in the win column, much less to find themselves playing playoff basketball.
Enzo Combs was Habersham’s most prolific scorer last season. He’ll be a key piece for the Raiders again this year. LANG STOREY/Staff

Enzo Combs was Habersham’s most prolific scorer last season. He’ll be a key piece for the Raiders again this year. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Hoops season's here

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Last year, the Habersham Central boys basketball team pieced together one of its best regular seasons in program history. What’s more is they did so with a roster chock full of underclassmen.
The Lady Raiders celebrated just having reserved their spot in the Elite Eight. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS(Instagram: barbs.media)

The Lady Raiders celebrated just having reserved their spot in the Elite Eight. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS(Instagram: barbs.media)

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Lady Raiders reach Elite status

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
For the first time in school history, the Habersham Central volleyball team is headed to the GHSA Elite Eight after knocking out Effingham County Saturday in Mount Airy. (25-23, 25-14, 20-25, 25-8) The Lady Raiders will face Sequoyah in Canton Wednesday with a spot in state semifinals on the line.
The Raider offense celebrates after Antonio Cantrell (No. 8) finds the endzone in a game earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

The Raider offense celebrates after Antonio Cantrell (No. 8) finds the endzone in a game earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders hit the home stretch

News Staff
Friday, October 18, 2024
Bye week breakdown With its 52-17 beatdown of Alcovy last week, Habersham broke even for the season in terms of outscoring the competition. The Raiders have put 257 points (32 per game) on the board through their first eight games, compared to opponents’ 247.