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Ava Saxon (No. 10) has been vital to Habersham volleyball’s recent winning streak. LANG STOREY/Staff

Ava Saxon (No. 10) has been vital to Habersham volleyball’s recent winning streak. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider Roundup

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Volleyball    The Habersham Central volleyball team is officially on a roll.    Despite starting the season 0-4, the Lady Raiders have dominated their way back to a 6-4 overall record so far. On Tuesday night, Habersham took down Franklin County (25-14, 25-12) and Banks County.
The Raider big men went to battle in Stephens County Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

The Raider big men went to battle in Stephens County Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders fall to Stephens again

Lang Storey
Thursday, August 22, 2024
   For Habersham Central, Friday evening started out about as well as a team could ask for. But as Raider fans know all too well, things can change quickly.    The Raiders wound up falling 28-10 to Stephens County in Toccoa.
Opinion/Editorial. FILE

Opinion/Editorial. FILE

I’m glad I met Matthew Osborne

Lang Storey
Thursday, August 22, 2024
   I’ve always considered myself a sports junkie, or someone who simply can’t get enough sports no matter how much I consume.    This can manifest itself in several different ways.    Some folks obsess over one team, or school. Some people follow sports for the athletes and their stories.
Maci Williams helped captain Habersham to 4 straight wins last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Maci Williams helped captain Habersham to 4 straight wins last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders rattle off perfect week

Lang Storey
Thursday, August 22, 2024
   Hab volleyball finally got to play on its home floor last Thursday, and the Lady Raiders made the most of it.    Habersham took down Seckinger in straight sets (25-18, 25-14) before topping Gainesville in a thrilling nightcap. (16-25, 26-24, 19-17).    “That was fun,” said Coach Lindsay Herrin.
Habersham’s Donnie Warren takes on a defender in the Raiders’ scrimmage on Aug. 2. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham’s Donnie Warren takes on a defender in the Raiders’ scrimmage on Aug. 2. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders, Indians set for showdown

Lang Storey
Friday, August 16, 2024
   Two bordering counties will clash Friday in Toccoa for the annual season-opening rivalry game between Stephens County and Habersham Central.    The Indians’ starting lineup will look very similar to what the team trotted out in Mt. Airy a year ago.
Becca Heyl had a strong night on Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Becca Heyl had a strong night on Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians open season with split at Lumpkin County

News Staff
Friday, August 16, 2024
   The Lady Indians traveled to Lumpkin County on Tuesday evening for the season-opening tri-match against the host team and Habersham Central. TFS dropped the first before taking a win to split.    In the opener, Tallulah Falls was edged by Habersham 21-25 and 18-25 in a straight-set loss.
Coach Lindsay Herrin’s had high praise for senior Ava Saxon. (pictured here) KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

Coach Lindsay Herrin’s had high praise for senior Ava Saxon. (pictured here) KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

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Hab volleyball opens ‘24 home slate

Lang Storey
Friday, August 16, 2024
   The Lady Raiders entered the week in search of their first win this season. On Tuesday night they got 2, winning back-to-back matches in straight sets.    Habersham routed Lumpkin County 25-12, 25-12 before taking out Tallulah Falls 25-21, 25-18 in the nightcap.
Camden Meads took plenty of PAT reps during practice this summer. LANG STOREY/Staff

Camden Meads took plenty of PAT reps during practice this summer. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Meads brings the boot for special teams

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   By now, the high school football world knows all too well the importance of having a good kicker on the team.    For Habersham Central, there’s no debating how instrumental kicker Michael Hill was in the Raiders’ 5 wins in 2023.
Things will look different when the Lady Indians line it up without Addy McCoy. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Things will look different when the Lady Indians line it up without Addy McCoy. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS volleyball tips off ‘24 season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
In what marks the biggest roster church in recent program history, the Lady Indians have their work cut out for them. A TFS team that just won the State Championship two seasons ago returns two starters - Rebecca Heyl and Chesney Tanksley.
Habersham’s Katelynn LuBuono (left) and McKenzie King go up for a block during a match last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham’s Katelynn LuBuono (left) and McKenzie King go up for a block during a match last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider volleyball back at it this week

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Habersham Central’s volleyball team was back in action after press time Tuesday as the Lady Raiders headed to Dahlonega to take on Lumpkin County (2-2) and Tallulah Falls (0- 0) in a tri-match. The matchup with TFS was a rare one.