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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.
Habersham Central’s Kieran McGarvey catches his breath in the Men’s 100-yard backstroke event last week in the “Hot Chocolate” meet in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Kieran McGarvey catches his breath in the Men’s 100-yard backstroke event last week in the “Hot Chocolate” meet in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders keep state cuts coming at Hot Chocolate

Lang Storey
Friday, January 12, 2024
   The Habersham Central Swim team hosted its “Hot Chocolate” invitational last weekend.    The boys and girls teams each finished 4th overall on a day which HCHS’ girls 400 Freestyle relay team consisting of Skye Medley, Sadie Hagel, Ally Dover and Leah Culpepper made its state cut.
Tallulah Falls’ Sam Ketch will be a Division I thrower next year at Davidson. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Sam Ketch will be a Division I thrower next year at Davidson. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS’ Ketch picks Davidson College for track & field

News Staff
Friday, January 12, 2024
   Standout track & field athlete Sam Ketch penned his Letter of Intent with Davidson College, as  the senior is set to continue his athletic and academic career at the next level.    “Getting to compete at the collegiate level has been a dream of mine since I was in middle  school,” Ketch said.
Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis floats to the rim for a layup on a fast break against Shiloh last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis floats to the rim for a layup on a fast break against Shiloh last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders rally late to stun Elephants

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   When Gainesville’s Ellis Pitts nailed a pair of free throws to put the Red Elephants up by 10 points with under 2 minutes to play Saturday in Mt. Airy, fans on both sides shuffled towards the exits.
Makenzie Gosnell fires a three in the fourth quarter against Shiloh last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Makenzie Gosnell fires a three in the fourth quarter against Shiloh last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Cold shooting hurts Lady Raiders against G’ville

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   There was a point Saturday afternoon where it looked as if the Lady Raiders had things under control against Gainesville. But ice cold 2nd half shooting – and the turnover bug – got in the way of Habersham prevailing.    Three Lady Red Elephants (3-8, 1-0 Region 8-6A) dropped double digits in Mt.
Tallulah Falls’ Jay Taylor runs the floor against Stephens County before Christmas break. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Jay Taylor runs the floor against Stephens County before Christmas break. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS back on the court, back on track

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   Tallulah Falls’ girls basketball won 58-32, and cruised to the finish despite only two points in the fourth at Lanier Christian in their first game of the new year Friday night.
Habersham Central’s Karah Dean shoots a 3-pointer after receiving the swing pass from Kyia Barrett during Wednesday night’s region opener at home. Dean put up 11 shots from deep in the Lady Raiders’ win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Karah Dean shoots a 3-pointer after receiving the swing pass from Kyia Barrett during Wednesday night’s region opener at home. Dean put up 11 shots from deep in the Lady Raiders’ win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders open region season 1-0

Lang Storey
Friday, January 5, 2024
   Coach Bill Bradley and the Lady Raiders began their Region 8-6A campaign on a strong note Wednesday evening in Mt. Airy, downing Shiloh 53-43.    “When you get wins in the region, you’re happy to have them no matter how you get the job done,” said Lady Raiders coach Bill Bradley.
Players shown at the inaugural Habersham Central Ring of Honor banquet include (from left) David Grant and Jeff Grant (representing their brother Cy Grant), Carl Williams, Anthony King, Jimmy Williams and Cliff Kimsey. SUBMITTED

Players shown at the inaugural Habersham Central Ring of Honor banquet include (from left) David Grant and Jeff Grant (representing their brother Cy Grant), Carl Williams, Anthony King, Jimmy Williams and Cliff Kimsey. SUBMITTED

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Ring of Honor original remembered fondly

Lang Storey
Friday, January 5, 2024
   Robert Carl Williams will forever be a legend in Habersham County sports.    Williams, a member of Habersham Central Football’s inaugural Ring of Honor class, passed away Dec. 28 in Toccoa.