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Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney brought home a regional title at 157 pounds over the weekend. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney brought home a regional title at 157 pounds over the weekend. SUBMITTED

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Whitney wins region; Lady Raiders to host massive sectional

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   It was a busy weekend across Habersham Central wrestling. The Lady Raider squad was in Toccoa Friday for the traditional region tournament, where they placed 7th out of 42 teams. Natalie Spillers and McKenzie Spradley both placed second individually in their weight classes.
Piedmont freshman infielder Kaden Stephenson gets some work in at batting practice last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Piedmont freshman infielder Kaden Stephenson gets some work in at batting practice last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lions hope combo of experience, new technology makes for successful 2024

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Piedmont baseball’s sluggers got a big boost when the program installed Rapsodo hitting technology to its facilities this offseason.    Rapsodo is the official player development partner of Major League Baseball as well as the Team USA baseball program.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett, shown earlier this saeson, had a big game to carry the Lady Raiders past Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett, shown earlier this saeson, had a big game to carry the Lady Raiders past Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Streaking Lady Raiders make pit stop back home

Lang Storey
Friday, February 2, 2024
   Habersham Central’s girls basketball team rattled off its fourth straight victory Tuesday, downing region foe Apalachee 42-31 behind Kyia Barrett’s 28 points.    Habersham’s current streak began Jan. 19 with a win over Jaxco. The HCHS girls also won on Jan. 23, 26 and 30.
Habersham Central coach Tommy Yancey instructs his team during a time out. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central coach Tommy Yancey instructs his team during a time out. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider boys look to sweep North Forsyth

Lang Storey
Friday, February 2, 2024
   The Habersham Central boys basketball team was all over Apalachee from the jump Tuesday, ultimately pulling away for the 63-42 road win.    Following a 14-2 Raider start, the Wildcats were never able to pull back within striking distance.
Tallulah Falls’ T.J. Cox is one of the Indians’ top players. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ T.J. Cox is one of the Indians’ top players. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS splits opener at Mt. Vernon

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
   Tallulah Falls’ tennis teams took on Mt. Vernon Tuesday on the road to open the season, leaving with  a split as the girls picked up a victory.      The Lady Indians won 4-1, while the Indians fell in straight sets, 5-0.
Oaklee Jackson (5) leads the way as the Lady Raiders’ bench supports their teammates on the floor during a recent win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Oaklee Jackson (5) leads the way as the Lady Raiders’ bench supports their teammates on the floor during a recent win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders on a roll with 3 straight wins

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   The Habersham Central girls basketball squad entered Friday’s game at Gainesville with payback on their mind – hoping to avenge a home loss to the Lady Elephants back on Jan. 6.
Habersham Central’s Xavier Lopez turns upfield during Monday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Xavier Lopez turns upfield during Monday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders’ soccer teams return in exhibition

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Both Habersham Central varsity teams were in Athens Monday night for a pair of exhibitions against Clarke Central.    Monday’s tune-ups served as a solid opportunity for each squad to play in front of a ticketed crowd ahead of next week’s season openers.
Habresham Central’s Kaydon Bass will play at Bryan College after his senior season in orange and blue. ZACH TAYLOR/File

Habresham Central’s Kaydon Bass will play at Bryan College after his senior season in orange and blue. ZACH TAYLOR/File

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‘Loyal Raider’ taking talents to Bryan College

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Kaydon Bass of Habersham Central baseball committed to continue his career at Bryan College next season.    The Bryan Lions compete in the NAIA as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference.    For Bass, the initial connection to the Dayton, Tenn., based school came via family.
Habersham Central’s Judge Wilbanks fights through the lane for two points against Jackson County last week. The Raiders went to Shiloh Tuesday and avenged a previous loss against the region’s top team. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Judge Wilbanks fights through the lane for two points against Jackson County last week. The Raiders went to Shiloh Tuesday and avenged a previous loss against the region’s top team. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders earn massive Shiloh sweep

Lang Storey
Friday, January 26, 2024
   Habersham’s boys basketball team pulled out an impressive road victory Tuesday, securing a 61-57 win over Shiloh.    “That was a big one. A statement game for us and a huge region win,” said Raiders Coach Tommy Yancey. “I’m definitely really proud of our guys.
Habersham Central’s Sophie Bramlett lines up a free throw earlier this season. The senior Lady Raider forward has helped lead a young squad into playoff contention. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Sophie Bramlett lines up a free throw earlier this season. The senior Lady Raider forward has helped lead a young squad into playoff contention. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders take down Shiloh for second time

Lang Storey
Friday, January 26, 2024
   For the second time this month, Lady Raider hoops topped Shiloh’s girls. This time, Habersham got it done on the road, beating the Lady Generals 48-40 Tuesday at their place.    The win marks another impressive notch in the belt of a young team that has exceeded expectations.