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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.
Duke’s Joshua Pickett is about to play his fourth year in Durham after a stellar high school career with the Raiders. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

Duke’s Joshua Pickett is about to play his fourth year in Durham after a stellar high school career with the Raiders. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

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Rising Duke senior Pickett is ‘in the game’

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
“E.A. Sports – It’s in the game.”    For many around the country who grew up even remotely familiar with the E.A. Sports video game franchise, the phrase – spoken in the punchy voice of the company’s Andrew Anthony – can still be heard echoing around whatever room houses their gaming setup.
Many youth baseball players have gotten their chance to play at Cooperstown Dreams Park, with many going on to professional baseball. COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK.COM

Many youth baseball players have gotten their chance to play at Cooperstown Dreams Park, with many going on to professional baseball. COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK.COM

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Local travel ball team secures ‘Golden Ticket’ to Cooperstown

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Home Plate Chili Dogs North Georgia 12U baseball team from Demorest is heading to Cooperstown, N.Y., to compete in what is referred to as one the best youth baseball tournaments in the country.
Reinhardt’s Taylor Wade is heading into her junior year on the diamond for the Eagles. REINHARDT ATHLETICS/Courtesy

Reinhardt’s Taylor Wade is heading into her junior year on the diamond for the Eagles. REINHARDT ATHLETICS/Courtesy

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Multi-talented Wade getting better and giving back

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Clarkesville native and Habersham Central alum Taylor Wade continues to improve on the softball diamond. This past season for Reinhardt University, Wade played in all 52 games for the Eagles as a sophomore. She boasted a .394 average with 21 RBIs, 38 runs, 21 stolen bases and 2 home runs.
DJ Pass lets it fly during a Wednesday afternoon 7-on-7 game at UGA’s Indoor Athletic Facility. LANG STOREY/Staff

DJ Pass lets it fly during a Wednesday afternoon 7-on-7 game at UGA’s Indoor Athletic Facility. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders eye passing precision

Lang Storey
Friday, June 14, 2024
The “break” in summer break seems to get shorter and shorter each summer for high school athletes. But that’s just the name of the game this day in age. Sports are more competitive and there are far more activities, camps and tournaments for teams to participate in.
Opinion/Editorial. FILE

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Big hat, no cattle

Lang Storey
Friday, June 14, 2024
My grandfather had an ever-growing list of sayings and phrases he used to apply to various situations in life. In fact, not long after he passed a few years back, our family put together a running list of ones we could remember.