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Tallulah Falls’ girls soccer team celebrates a region championship on Friday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ girls soccer team celebrates a region championship on Friday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians join championship party

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
In a winner-take-all for Region 8-A DI, the Lady Indians edged out Rabun County Friday at home, 3-2. That garners TFS its first-ever region crown for girls soccer.    Jenna Chesser scored twice in the second half, and assisted LB Kafsky in the game’s lone first half tally.
Habersham Central baseball’s senior moms throw out the first pitch Monday night, including (from left) Brandi Burrell, Stacey Gailey, April Bass, Amber Chastain and Kelly Gunn. KYIA BARRETT/Special

Habersham Central baseball’s senior moms throw out the first pitch Monday night, including (from left) Brandi Burrell, Stacey Gailey, April Bass, Amber Chastain and Kelly Gunn. KYIA BARRETT/Special

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Seniors honored, Raiders qualify for state playoffs

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Habersham Central baseball team took down Jackson County 5-2 Friday to clinch the Diamond Raiders’ fourth playoff berth in program history.    The Panthers (9-17, 5-10 Region 8-6A) pushed across 2 runs in the top of the 1st inning thanks to a 2-run homer.
Coach Gene Alexander hands Herman Benfield his All-Region award during a banquet following the season. SUBMITTED

Coach Gene Alexander hands Herman Benfield his All-Region award during a banquet following the season. SUBMITTED

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South Hab legend Benfield tapped for Ring of Honor

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
When Herman Benfield last laced up his cleats to represent Habersham, there was no Habersham Central. In fact, it would be nearly two decades until South Habersham and North Habersham consolidated into one institution.
Habersham Central boys soccer players celebrate their region title with fellow students and friends Tuesday night after knocking off North Forsyth 1-0 to clinch first place. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central boys soccer players celebrate their region title with fellow students and friends Tuesday night after knocking off North Forsyth 1-0 to clinch first place. LANG STOREY/Staff

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PERFECT PITCH

Lang Storey
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Raider Stadium was a pressure cooker from kickoff to final whistle (and beyond) Tuesday night as the Habersham Central boys soccer team stunned North Forsyth 1-0 to win the GHSA Region 8-6A title.    “It’s an awesome feeling to know that the work we’ve put in paid off,” said Coach Ric Wallace.
Tallulah Falls’ Ariel Kelsick was not challenged in her No. 1 singles match for the region title, winning 6-0, 6-3 to help the Lady Indians go back to back. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Ariel Kelsick was not challenged in her No. 1 singles match for the region title, winning 6-0, 6-3 to help the Lady Indians go back to back. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Lady Indians win 2nd straight region crown

News Staff
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Lady Indians won a 16th consecutive match, which netted a second straight region title. The Indians lost a 3-2 decision in the title match, as both teams took on Rabun County at Elbert County Wednesday evening.    The Lady Indians earned a 3-0 win, all coming at singles.
Tallulah Falls seniors Joseph McGahee (left) and Marc Crotta competed in Colorado Springs, Colo. along with coach Tim Stamey. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls seniors Joseph McGahee (left) and Marc Crotta competed in Colorado Springs, Colo. along with coach Tim Stamey. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Crotta, McGahee compete with best shooters in U.S.

News Staff
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Tallulah Falls seniors Marc Crotta and Joseph McGahee completed their 60 shot standing Junior Olympic National Championship competition on April 9-10 in Colorado Springs. The duo were up against the best in the United States 20 years old and younger.
The Raiders celebrate with Konnor Burrell after he hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 5th inning against Apalachee last week. ZACH TAYLOR/ Special

The Raiders celebrate with Konnor Burrell after he hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 5th inning against Apalachee last week. ZACH TAYLOR/ Special

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Diamond Raiders jockey for playoff position

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
All was quiet through 3 frames in Friday’s tilt between the Red Elephants and Habersham Central. That all changed when Gainesville’s Asher Stephens smacked a 3-run blast in the bottom of the 4th.
Roy Lee Williams and his wife Sherry live in Toccoa today. Williams was a Raider defensive mainstay in the early 1980s. SUBMITTED

Roy Lee Williams and his wife Sherry live in Toccoa today. Williams was a Raider defensive mainstay in the early 1980s. SUBMITTED

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Williams adds another stalwart from historic 1981 defense to Ring of Honor

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The 1981 Habersham Central defense will always stand out as among the finest the program has ever produced. Statistically, they stand as the second best in school history – allowing just 90 points over 11 games.
Tallulah Falls’ Brianna Walter made a big impact on the Indians’ state runner-up rifle team this year. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Brianna Walter made a big impact on the Indians’ state runner-up rifle team this year. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Walter hit the mark during TFS career

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Brianna Walter has had a massive impact in her short time at Tallulah Falls School. The Sugar Hill native has a disciplined regiment and thrives on positive energy as each shot gets her closer to perfection.
Tucker Bohannon (above) and Habersham Central’s boys soccer team took on North Forsyth at home Tuesday after press time for the region championship.

Tucker Bohannon (above) and Habersham Central’s boys soccer team took on North Forsyth at home Tuesday after press time for the region championship.

Raider boys soccer fights for region title

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Habersham Central's boys soccer team made it a clean sweep on the pitch for the Raiders as region champions, as the boys beat North Forsyth 1-0 Tuesday night to claim the top of the table..   The Lady Raiders clinched their title before spring break for the first Raider region team title in 7...