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Raiders quarterback DJ Pass looks downfield while a receiver gets into position. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders quarterback DJ Pass looks downfield while a receiver gets into position. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Calm before the storm for Raiders

Lang Storey
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   The quietest time in high school sports has arrived as the GHSA’s “Dead Week” runs from Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7.
John Lacy drives by a defender at a tournament hosted by the University of Arkansas. FILE

John Lacy drives by a defender at a tournament hosted by the University of Arkansas. FILE

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Surgical play lands Lacy in Raider lore

Lang Storey
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   John Lacy is one of the scrappiest players to ever don a Habersham Central basketball jersey. As the Raiders’ starting point guard from 1998-2000, Lacy was twice voted team captain under Coach Jim Van Hooser.    During that run, Habersham saw a state playoff berth and climbed all the way to No.
Coach Benji Harrison and quarterback DJ Pass look on as the second team lines up during padded camp. LANG STOREY/Staff

Coach Benji Harrison and quarterback DJ Pass look on as the second team lines up during padded camp. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders’ host padded camp, continue summer work

Lang Storey
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Habersham Central hosted a handful of area high schools this week for a padded football camp. The Raiders, Hart County, Morgan County and West Hall all took the field Tuesday and Wednesday morning to get in some action before the highest temperatures of the day set in.
Josiah McCurry gets surrounded by defenders during a game last year. He will get plenty of attention from colleges during his senior year. FILE

Josiah McCurry gets surrounded by defenders during a game last year. He will get plenty of attention from colleges during his senior year. FILE

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JoJo getting some looks

Lang Storey
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Habersham Central’s 6-foot-8 center Josiah “JoJo” McCurry has been dominant for the Raiders these past couple seasons. The soon-to-be senior is likely to reel in a host of collegiate offers.    This week brought his first, as Young Harris extended a scholarship offer in the big man’s direction.
osiah McCurry gets surrounded by defenders during a game last year. He will get plenty of attention from colleges during his senior year. FILE

osiah McCurry gets surrounded by defenders during a game last year. He will get plenty of attention from colleges during his senior year. FILE

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JoJo getting some looks

Lang Storey
Friday, June 28, 2024
Habersham Central’s 6-foot-8 center Josiah “JoJo” McCurry has been dominant for the Raiders these past couple seasons. The soon-to-be senior is likely to reel in a host of collegiate offers. This week brought his first, as Young Harris extended a scholarship offer in the big man’s direction.
Coach Benji Harrison and quarterback DJ Pass look on as the second team lines up during padded camp. LANG STOREY/Staff

Coach Benji Harrison and quarterback DJ Pass look on as the second team lines up during padded camp. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders’ host padded camp, continue summer work

Lang Storey
Friday, June 28, 2024
Habersham Central hosted a handful of area high schools this week for a padded football camp. The Raiders, Hart County, Morgan County and West Hall all took the field Tuesday and Wednesday morning to get in some action before the highest temperatures of the day set in.
Coach Ric Wallace has led the Raiders to many successful seasons on the pitch, as well as winning teacher of the year honors twice in a row. KYIA BARRETT/Submitted

Coach Ric Wallace has led the Raiders to many successful seasons on the pitch, as well as winning teacher of the year honors twice in a row. KYIA BARRETT/Submitted

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Wallace wears many hats as coach, educator

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
   If you’re ever in a room full of people and can’t seem to remember anyone’s name, you better hope Ric Wallace is there to get you out of the jam. Remembering names is a skill the current Habersham Central soccer coach picked up during his days as a pharmaceutical salesman.
Kyia Barrett takes a selfie with a group of Honduran children during her mission trip with Level Grove Baptist Church. KYIA BARRETT/Submitted

Kyia Barrett takes a selfie with a group of Honduran children during her mission trip with Level Grove Baptist Church. KYIA BARRETT/Submitted

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Barrett keeping busy here and abroad before college

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
   Recent Habersham Central graduate Kyia Barrett first committed to play basketball at Anderson University in the spring of 2023. At the time, graduation seemed like some far away event, way off in the distance.
A group of hoopsters, including several Lady Raiders, break off into a prayer circle during Piedmont’s FCA camp last weekend. KIM BRADLEY/Submitted

A group of hoopsters, including several Lady Raiders, break off into a prayer circle during Piedmont’s FCA camp last weekend. KIM BRADLEY/Submitted

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Alumna steps up to mentor young Lady Raider team

Lang Storey
Friday, June 21, 2024
   The Habersham Central girls basketball team is finally coming up for air after a busy early summer.    After a week of practice followed by hosting a youth camp the week before last, the Lady Raiders spent a weekend at Piedmont University for FCA camp.
Troy golfer Brinson Hall lines up her drive during a match earlier this year. TROY ATHLETICS/Submitted

Troy golfer Brinson Hall lines up her drive during a match earlier this year. TROY ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Hall tees up tech career

Lang Storey
Friday, June 21, 2024
   Imagine spearheading a new business as a senior in college all while preparing for what you hope to make your most successful season yet as a student athlete.