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Habersham RB Donnie Warren had a strong start to region play Friday at Loganville. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham RB Donnie Warren had a strong start to region play Friday at Loganville. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders roll on the road

Lang Storey
Friday, September 13, 2024
It was quickly apparent who the better team was Friday night at Loganville High School. Habersham Central (2-3, 1-0 Region 8-5A) put up 35 points in the first half en route to stomping the Red Devils, 56-21.
Opinion/Editorial. FILE

Opinion/Editorial. FILE

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You can't beat college football

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 12, 2024
This college football season is off to a great start. Not for everybody, of course - we see you FSU and ND - but for fans of everything the game has to offer, we’re in a pretty good spot. When you wake up on Saturday mornings, all the elements are there.
Youths from the Habersham Rec Dep’t formed a tunnel for the Raiders to run through prior to Friday night’s game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Youths from the Habersham Rec Dep’t formed a tunnel for the Raiders to run through prior to Friday night’s game. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Late stand powers Bears past Raiders

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   Habersham Central outpaced Cherokee Bluff in several categories Friday in Mount Airy and even held a 10-point lead in the second half. But the Bears (4-0) scored the game’s final 17 points to pull off a 31-24 victory and remain perfect this season.
Kaylee McCalmon has been a workhorse for the Lady Raider softball team this year. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS(Instagram: barbs.media)

Kaylee McCalmon has been a workhorse for the Lady Raider softball team this year. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS(Instagram: barbs.media)

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Lady Raiders win third straight

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   For the first time in over two years, the Habersham Central softball team has won 3 straight games. The Lady Raiders (4-10, 2-3 Region 8-5A) took down Johns Creek 4-2 in Mount Airy over the weekend.    There’s no question HCHS got off to a rough start this season.
Callie Craver struck out a stunning 22 hitters over the weekend for TFS. TFS ATHLETICS

Callie Craver struck out a stunning 22 hitters over the weekend for TFS. TFS ATHLETICS

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TFS softball picks up first wins in program history

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   There’s no doubt this season has been full of growing pains for the Tallulah Falls softball team. It’s the program’s inaugural season at the varsity level and they entered Saturday with an 0-10 record.
Everett Rudeseal darts upfield after a catch last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Everett Rudeseal darts upfield after a catch last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders look to pull level

Lang Storey
Monday, September 9, 2024
   After pulling out a big win over rival White County, Habersham Central is back on its home turf this week looking for win number two. It won’t be easy, as the Raiders (1-2) welcome undefeated Cherokee Bluff to Mt. Airy Friday.    “They’ve got a really good football team.
Anthony Garrido (No. 52) celebrates a big defensive play against White County last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Anthony Garrido (No. 52) celebrates a big defensive play against White County last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Are you kidding me?

Lang Storey
Monday, September 9, 2024
   This community simply doesn’t quit. Especially not when it comes to supporting its own.    Lets face it, two weeks into this season, the Raiders looked pitiful. Nobody would’ve blamed folks for tuning out a bit or throwing their hands up at the 2024 season altogether.
Senior Jayden Jarrett has brought the energy - as well as strong serving - for the Lady Raiders so far this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

Senior Jayden Jarrett has brought the energy - as well as strong serving - for the Lady Raiders so far this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders back in the win column

Lang Storey
Monday, September 9, 2024
   The Habersham Central volleyball team was back on its home court Tuesday to take on Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. In an up-and-down, 5-set thriller, the Lady Raiders prevailed 3-2.
Raiders QB Paris Wilbanks takes it into the endzone early in the game Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders QB Paris Wilbanks takes it into the endzone early in the game Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham hangs on for rivalry win

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Habersham Central returned home Friday with its back against the wall and desperately hoping to pick up its first win of the 2024 season. The Raiders (1-2) rose to the occasion to beat rival White County, 31-28.    “We needed this win really, really bad,” said HCHS Coach Benji Harrison.
Catcher Shelby Rinefierd chats with Kaylan Barrett during a game earlier this season. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS

Catcher Shelby Rinefierd chats with Kaylan Barrett during a game earlier this season. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS

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Hab softball picks up another region win

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   The Habersham Central softball team has not had an easy go of things so far this season. But Thursday night at home, the Diamond Lady Raiders (2-10, 2-5 Region 8-5A) picked up their second win in the new-look region by taking down Alcovy by a score of 5-3.