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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

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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

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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.

Week 1 High School Football Updates

News Staff

Monday, August 12, 2024

This is your one stop for updates on the Raiders and other games around Northeast Georgia as high school football begins for real this Friday night. Click here for updates.

Ava Saxon makes a play at the net at White County on Tuesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raider volleyball battles through tough early matches

Lang Storey

Friday, August 9, 2024

Habersham Central’s volleyball team opened up its season with a night full of action at White County High School in Cleveland. Tuesday’s tri-match pitted the Lady Raiders against East Jackson and White County.

Habersham Central’s Hailee Parham gets ready for the pitch against White County.

Lady Raiders going for first win

News Staff

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Habersham Central lost a tight one 4-3 to Stephens County on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Raiders (0-4) play at Stephens in a rematch Monday. Read more in the midweek edition of The Northeast Georgian.

Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell plows his way into the end zone for a touchdown on Friday night against Oconee County. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Tuneup bodes well for Raiders

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

In a preseason dress rehearsal Friday night at Raider Stadium, both Habersham Central and Oconee County flashed glimpses of what’s to come when they line up for real on Friday, Aug. 16, against their respective rivals.

Tedarrius Teasley and Tomorea McGlockling of the Habersham-Banks team celebrate an interception Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Heroes battle it out for great cause

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

The 11th annual Battle of the Heroes could not have taken place on a more pleasant evening in Mt. Airy. Sure it was a bit balmy at Habersham Central High School’s Raider Stadium before the sunset Saturday, but that didn’t deter a large crowd from joining in on the fun.

Tallulah Falls’ third baseman Abby McCoy throws a runner out at first Friday afternoon. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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County’s softball teams drop season openers

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Habersham Central’s softball team opened its 2024 campaign at White County Friday, where the Lady Raiders were shutout 8-0. The bats were cold to start the season, as HCHS couldn’t keep pace with the home squad.

Coach Tip Johnson and the Raider big men have been getting stronger all summer long. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders look to execute in Oconee scrimmage

Lang Storey

Monday, August 5, 2024

UPDATE: The Raiders came out on top 31-28 in the varsity/JV mixed scrimmage. Read more about the scrimmage in the midweek edition Aug. 7. The first game is at Stephens County on Aug. 16.