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Westynn Tyre (left) and Eli Westmorland showed off inquisitive minds at Raider Golf Camp this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Westynn Tyre (left) and Eli Westmorland showed off inquisitive minds at Raider Golf Camp this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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RAIDER GOLF CAMP

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
For the second time this summer, a coed group of young golfers descended upon Apple Mountain Golf Course for Habersham Central Golf Camp. Coach Matt Hudlow and current and former Raider golfers are serving as counselors.
Piedmont hoopster Silas Mulligan (right) is shown with his father, Dr. Octavius Mulligan in a promotional photo for the Lions. Dr. Mulligan is a Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont and was a longtime school adminstrator for various Habersham County Schools. KARL L. MOORE/Courtesy of Piedmont University

Piedmont hoopster Silas Mulligan (right) is shown with his father, Dr. Octavius Mulligan in a promotional photo for the Lions. Dr. Mulligan is a Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont and was a longtime school adminstrator for various Habersham County Schools. KARL L. MOORE/Courtesy of Piedmont University

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Habersham, White share home ties for Piedmont’s Mulligan

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Piedmont’s Silas Mulligan began playing the game of basketball as so many youths in Habersham County do – through the rec department. Driven by seeing his older brother excel athletically, Mulligan then became a great young player in his own right at Cornelia’s Fairview Elementary School.
Habersham Central’s Brianna Webb (nee Barrett) dribbles to the hoop. FILE

Habersham Central’s Brianna Webb (nee Barrett) dribbles to the hoop. FILE

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Lady Raider legend Webb gets called to hoops Hall of Fame

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
The main objective of those who pick players for the Habersham Basketball Hall of Fame is to nominate individuals who shined on the court and continue to shine long after their playing days are over.    That objective was achieved in spades with the 2024 selection of Lady Raider great Brianna Webb.
Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright rushes the quarterback against Buford in 2021. FILE

Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright rushes the quarterback against Buford in 2021. FILE

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Wright finding his way in Kentucky

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Former Raider linebacker and Habersham Central graduate Braydon Wright didn’t see any game action for the University of the Cumberlands last season. The soon-to-be sophomore is determined to change that during the Patriots’ 2024 campaign.
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.
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.