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Kyia Barrett shows off her banner commemorating her 1,000th point. SUBMITTED

Kyia Barrett shows off her banner commemorating her 1,000th point. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders split as Barrett hits 1K

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
   Following a victory on Thursday, Habersham Central’s girls were back at it Friday for Day 2 of Stephens County’s Battle of the Border Classic.
Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney got on the podium in third place in the 157-pound class at a tournament that featured 39 schools. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney got on the podium in third place in the 157-pound class at a tournament that featured 39 schools. SUBMITTED

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Whitney leads Raiders at tough Hook Em tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
   The Habersham Central varsity wrestling team competed in the Hook ‘Em Holiday Clash over the weekend. The meet, hosted by Lambert High School in Suwanee, featured 39 programs.
Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis looks to post the basketball during the Raiders’ win over White County on Friday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis looks to post the basketball during the Raiders’ win over White County on Friday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders keep stacking wins, streak up to 9

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
   Habersham Central hoops stayed hot Friday in Cleveland, with the boys running their win streak up to nine straight thanks to a 59-51 victory over White County.
Habersham’s Brad Chosewood made his mark this year in football and track & field. FILE

Habersham’s Brad Chosewood made his mark this year in football and track & field. FILE

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Raiders made big strides in 2023

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
   It was an exciting year in Habersham Central sports in 2023.    The Gainesville Red Elephants have had their way with the Raiders on the gridiron in recent years.
VIKING RAIDERS - Habersham Central’s boys wrestling team brought home four medals from the Viking Christmas Clash, including Justin Whitney (1st), Eli Thornton (2nd), Westin Lakey (2nd) and Ryan McDonald (3rd). The Raiders missed four weight classes and still finished fourth out of 12 teams. SUBMITTED

VIKING RAIDERS - Habersham Central’s boys wrestling team brought home four medals from the Viking Christmas Clash, including Justin Whitney (1st), Eli Thornton (2nd), Westin Lakey (2nd) and Ryan McDonald (3rd). The Raiders missed four weight classes and still finished fourth out of 12 teams. SUBMITTED

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This Week in Raider Sports

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Boys Basketball Battle of the Border Classic Game 1 Thursday: Raiders v Athens Christian 2:30 p.m. At Stephens County High School   Battle of the Border Classic Game 2 Friday: Raiders v Athens Academy 2:30 pm.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines drives to the hoop last weekend against Greer (S.C.). The Raiders have won seven consecutive games heading into tonight’s game in Cleveland. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines drives to the hoop last weekend against Greer (S.C.). The Raiders have won seven consecutive games heading into tonight’s game in Cleveland. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

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Raiders ride 7-game streak to White County

Lang Storey
Friday, December 22, 2023
   Habersham Central’s boys basketball team extended its winning streak to seven games on Tuesday, riding big performances from guards Enzo Combs and Brannon Gaines to a 61-41 victory at Cedar Shoals (Athens).    Combs dropped 19 points while adding 5 steals and 4 rebounds.
SUBMITTED Habersham medalists Carleigh Brawn, Gracie Abernathy, Hayley Speed, McKenzie Spradley, Natalie Spillers and Melia Mead pose with the Arrowhead Classic runner-up trophy. SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED Habersham medalists Carleigh Brawn, Gracie Abernathy, Hayley Speed, McKenzie Spradley, Natalie Spillers and Melia Mead pose with the Arrowhead Classic runner-up trophy. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raider wrestlers take 2nd place at Stephens’ invitational

Lang Storey
Friday, December 22, 2023
   Just days after securing its first win in program history, Habersham Central’s Lady Raider wrestling team earned its first piece of hardware – leaving with the runner-up trophy from last Saturday’s Arrowhead Classic.    Stephens County High School hosted the 14-team girls tournament.
Gracelyn Bryant, Paisley Gunn, Mystery Lee, Gracie Gaboriault and Lillian Rogers show off their ballet skills. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Gracelyn Bryant, Paisley Gunn, Mystery Lee, Gracie Gaboriault and Lillian Rogers show off their ballet skills. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Holiday dance recital shows off students’ sweet moves

News Staff
Friday, December 22, 2023
   The gymnasium at the Habersham County Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center became a stage for festive wonder on Tuesday, Dec. 19, as talented young dancers from Mrs. Hillary Myers’ year-round dance classes presented their Holiday Dance Recital.
Habersham Central’s Bethany Lyons swims in the Raiders’ meet at the University of Georgia on Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Bethany Lyons swims in the Raiders’ meet at the University of Georgia on Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders make a splash in final meet of ’23

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   The Habersham Central swim team was in Athens over the weekend for the Clarke-Oconee Invitational. The meet, held at University of Georgia’s Gabrielsen Natatorium, was hosted jointly by Clarke Central and Oconee County high schools. The event fielded 28 men’s teams and 22 women’s squads.
Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate during a game last season. Burrell is a dual-threat who can hit as well as he deals from the mound. FILE

Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate during a game last season. Burrell is a dual-threat who can hit as well as he deals from the mound. FILE

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Habersham hurler headed to Oglethorpe

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell has done plenty for the Diamond Raiders over the years – pitching, playing first base and appearing in the outfield for Coach Chris Akridge’s club.