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Habersham Central’s Owen Wallace looks to split the defense during a match last season. Wallace and the Raiders hope to make a move up the table this season with an experienced squad. FILE

Habersham Central’s Owen Wallace looks to split the defense during a match last season. Wallace and the Raiders hope to make a move up the table this season with an experienced squad. FILE

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Experienced Raiders set to make their pitch

Lang Storey
Friday, January 26, 2024
   The Habersham Central boys soccer team began its 2023 season in frustrating fashion. Even as late as the season’s midway point, it seemed like the Raiders were all but eliminated from postseason contention.
Kyia Barrett swooshes the jump shot for the Lady Raiders in the home victory against Jackson County. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Kyia Barrett swooshes the jump shot for the Lady Raiders in the home victory against Jackson County. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders ready to hit the road for stretch run

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
   Just three days removed from suffering an ugly loss in Mt. Airy, the Habersham Central boys basketball team bounced back in dominant fashion on its home court, blasting Jackson County 75-56 Friday night.
Habersham Central’s girls wrestling team includes (front row, from left) Samara Beck, Gracie Abernathy, McKenzie Spradley and Hayley Speed. Back row are manager Brianna Contreras, Sarah Morris, Melia Mead, Bailey Jones and Michaela Krippner. Coaches are Len King and Morris Brooks. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central’s girls wrestling team includes (front row, from left) Samara Beck, Gracie Abernathy, McKenzie Spradley and Hayley Speed. Back row are manager Brianna Contreras, Sarah Morris, Melia Mead, Bailey Jones and Michaela Krippner. Coaches are Len King and Morris Brooks. SUBMITTED

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LADY RAIDER WRESTLERS SHINE AGAIN

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
SUBMITTED    The inaugural season for Habersham Central’s girls wrestling program marches on in successful fashion. The Lady Raider wrestlers placed 8th out of 39 teams at the Gwinnett Games in Norcross over the weekend.
Tallulah Falls’ Mattie Patterson had two state qualifications and helped break a school record in the 200 medly relay in Saturday’s home meet. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Mattie Patterson had two state qualifications and helped break a school record in the 200 medly relay in Saturday’s home meet. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Indians swim well in home meet

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
   Tallulah Falls hosted the Light in the Mountains Invitational on Saturday. The meet featured senior recognition for both Henry Rickman and Marija Ivanovic, while the former notched a pair of state qualifications and a girls relay team set a school record.
Habersham Central’s Enzo Combs floats to the rim for two points for the Raiders against Lanier on Tuesday night over the Longhorns’ Amari Morgan (5). ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Enzo Combs floats to the rim for two points for the Raiders against Lanier on Tuesday night over the Longhorns’ Amari Morgan (5). ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Horns give Raiders trouble

Lang Storey
Friday, January 19, 2024
   Habersham Central’s boys were outmatched Tuesday as the Raiders fell to Lanier in Mt. Airy, 64-60.    Following a high-scoring first quarter, HCHS (14-4, 3-2 Region 8-6A) trailed the visiting Longhorns (7-10, 2-3 Region 8-6A) 20-17.
Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell looks for a pass to the lane in the home matchup Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell looks for a pass to the lane in the home matchup Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders frozen out by Lanier

Lang Storey
Friday, January 19, 2024
   Despite falling behind early, the Lady Raiders were able to keep pace with Lanier much of Tuesday evening. But another poor shooting performance ultimately stymied any efforts of a successful comeback, as Habersham (5-11, 2-3 Region 8-6A) fell to the Lady Longhorns, 46-39.
TFS track star Julianne Shirley will run for Berry College next year. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS

TFS track star Julianne Shirley will run for Berry College next year. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS

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TFS track star Shirley signs with Berry College

News Staff
Friday, January 19, 2024
   Julianne Shirley officially signed with Berry College to continue her athletic and academic career beyond her time at Tallulah Falls. The senior State Champion has been an integral part of the track and field program for several years at TFS.
Habersham’s Judge Wilbanks drains the 3 over the outstretched hand of a Shiloh defender earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham’s Judge Wilbanks drains the 3 over the outstretched hand of a Shiloh defender earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders riding high after two more wins

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
   It was a busy, but victorious weekend for Habersham Central’s boys’ basketball team. The Raiders played back-to-back games, walloping Apalachee 78-45 Friday night before edging North Forsyth 62-60 Saturday afternoon.
The Raiders were without one of their main competitors in Javonte Bowen at the region duals over the weekend due to injury. Bowen is one of the region’s top 190-pound grapplers. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The Raiders were without one of their main competitors in Javonte Bowen at the region duals over the weekend due to injury. Bowen is one of the region’s top 190-pound grapplers. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raiders wrestling teams struggle over long weekend, look forward to individuals

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
   Habersham Central’s boys and girls wrestling teams hosted East Hall for a duals match Thursday night in Mt. Airy.     The girls match ended with the Lady Raiders on top thanks to pins by Habersham’s Michaela Krippner (115), Natalie Spillers (115) and McKenzie Spradley (125).
The Raiders have started practicing for the 2024 spring season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Raiders have started practicing for the 2024 spring season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders brave cold to prepare for 2024

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
   It certainly doesn’t feel like it, but baseball season has officially arrived at Habersham Central.     Amid temps flirting with the freezing mark, the Raiders began their 3-day tryouts Monday in Mt. Airy.