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Habersham Central’s boys and girls soccer teams are in the midst of excellent seasons. Owen Wallace and the boys are making a push for region championships. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s boys and girls soccer teams are in the midst of excellent seasons. Owen Wallace and the boys are making a push for region championships. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider soccer teams stack region wins

Lang Storey
Friday, March 15, 2024
The Lady Raiders took down Apalachee 4-0 on the road Tuesday. Junior Paisley Cathey pulled off her second hat trick of the year to give Habersham more than enough scoreboard cushion to get the job done against the Lady Wildcats. Senior Addi Banks added a goal, too.
Skylyn Yaskiewicz will take her talents to Reinhardt University next season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Skylyn Yaskiewicz will take her talents to Reinhardt University next season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Yaskiewicz twins sign LOI with Reinhardt University

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
They’re a package deal.    Ashlyn and Skylyn Yaskiewicz developed into a talented volleyball duo that provided a 2-for-1 for college coaches. Reinhardt University made the offer. The twins have officially signed that LOI to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.
Abigail Hotard battles for possession during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Abigail Hotard battles for possession during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider soccer teams control own destiny

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Habersham Central soccer teams were at North Forsyth (Cumming) Friday where the Lady Raiders won 3-2 to pick up another key region victory. The Raider boys fell by a narrow 1-0 margin.
Habersham Central’s Maverick Chitwood threw a complete-game shutout as part of a run of shutouts by the Raiders in recent weeks. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Maverick Chitwood threw a complete-game shutout as part of a run of shutouts by the Raiders in recent weeks. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders stay hot, rough up Shiloh

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Habersham scored early and often in Saturday afternoon’s 6-0 win over Shiloh.    With the win, the Diamond Raiders improved to 10-1 and 3-0 in region play.    Sophomore Maverick Chitwood got the start against the Generals (4-7, 0-4 Region 8-6A) on the mound and did not disappoint.
Habersham Central’s Lije Smith is 13-0 this season as the Raiders’ No. 1 singles player. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Lije Smith is 13-0 this season as the Raiders’ No. 1 singles player. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Unbeaten Smith ‘gets the job done’ for Raiders

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 14, 2024
There may be no better kept secret in Habersham athletics than Raider tennis standout Lije Smith. Then again, tennis – particularly at the high school level – isn’t traditionally a sport that draws a great deal of outside attention.
Habersham Central’s Brody Tyree and Camden Meads collide in midair after going for a header Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Brody Tyree and Camden Meads collide in midair after going for a header Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Monster night on the Raider pitch

Lang Storey
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Lady Raiders returned to Mt. Airy Tuesday where they secured a 3-1 victory over a much improved Gainesville squad.
Opinion/Editorial. FILE

Opinion/Editorial. FILE

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Plenty to root for

Lang Storey
Friday, March 8, 2024
Yeah it still gets a little chilly at night, but it feels more like spring with each passing week. Next week’s forecast calls for 5 straight days in the 70s and, more importantly, at least 4 of those carry a sub-50 percent chance of rain.
Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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K9’s bite too much for Elephants

Lang Storey
Friday, March 8, 2024
Konner Burrell just keeps doing his thing for the Diamond Raiders, who shut down Gainesville 1-0 Wednesday to improve to 9-1 overall and 2-0 in region play.    Burrell pitched a complete game gem.
After touching home plate, Maverick Chitwood low-fives Raiders catcher Spencer Frady on the way to the dugout in an earlier win over Elbert County. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

After touching home plate, Maverick Chitwood low-fives Raiders catcher Spencer Frady on the way to the dugout in an earlier win over Elbert County. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders shut down Gainesville

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Diamond Raiders opened region play with a commanding 5-0 win over Gainesville behind a stellar performance on the mound by Kade Nicholson.    Nicholson pitched a complete game, allowing just 3 hits while striking out 9.
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Springtime shenanigans

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Seeing as it’s that time of year, I’ve spent time recently reflecting on some of my favorite spring break memories.    Growing up in Augusta, spring break was always Masters week, which is typically the first week in April.