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Habersham’s Jayden Jarrett makes a play at the net during a match last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Habersham volleyball ‘keeping things simple’

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The volleyball teams from Hart, White, and Lumpkin Counties descended on Mount Airy last Thursday for an action-packed night in Raider Gymnasium. A strong Habersham Central squad was looking to stay hot, after winning 6 straight matches heading into Thursday evening’s play.

Everett Rudeseal (arms raised) and Raider teammates celebrate after Rudeseal 1st quarter scoop ‘n, score. KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS(Instagram: k8lyn_grphics)

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Raiders take aim at Falcons

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The last time Habersham Central and Flowery Branch faced each other on the gridiron, the teams were in the same region - and Flowery Branch had a coach by the name of Benji Harrison. The schools have faced each other twice, and both times (2010, 2011) FBHS dominated the Raiders.

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Improve and advance

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Most sports fans are familiar with the phrase ‘survive and advance.’ It’s usually used during tournaments like March Madness, when the objective is to win at all costs. No matter how ugly the job is, what counts is getting the job done.

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.

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.