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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.
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.