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Zakhar Valasiuk dribbles down the court. FILE

Zakhar Valasiuk dribbles down the court. FILE

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Indians hope to bounce back after tough Thanksgiving break

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
   The Tallulah Falls boys basketball team didn’t fare too well in the East Jackson Thanksgiving Tournament over the break. The Indians entered the tourney 2-0, but by Tuesday night were sitting at 2-3 with three straight defeats.
Habersham Central coach Tommy Yancey talks to the Raiders in a time out during their opening game last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central coach Tommy Yancey talks to the Raiders in a time out during their opening game last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders take 3rd place at Piedmont

Lang Storey
Monday, November 27, 2023
   Habersham dropped its opening game of the Piedmont Thanksgiving Classic to Union County in Demorest Monday, falling 73-64 and remaining winless. The Raiders fared much better a day later at the Larry Mize Athletic Center, topping East Forsyth 66-48.
Habersham Central’s Leah Culpepper emerges from the water during a meet last season. Culpepper is already on the sheet for the state meet even before Thanksgiving. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Leah Culpepper emerges from the water during a meet last season. Culpepper is already on the sheet for the state meet even before Thanksgiving. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Culpepper already booked for state as Raiders host first meet

News Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023
   Habersham Central’s swim team finally hosted its first meet Nov. 17 with the Pirate Plunge.    As a team, HCHS took 4th out of 11 schools. The Lady Raiders finished second overall and the men took seventh.
JoJo McCurry lands a hook shot over a defending Chattahoochee forward on Saturday night. McCurry is a big part of the Raiders’ plans to take a step forward this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

JoJo McCurry lands a hook shot over a defending Chattahoochee forward on Saturday night. McCurry is a big part of the Raiders’ plans to take a step forward this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders’ ship balances at the center

Lang Storey
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
   When the clock hit quadruple zeros in the Raiders’ state tournament loss to Pope High School last season, uncertainty set in almost immediately. After all, a solid chunk – especially from the statistical production standpoint – was departing.
Maggie Vena is ready to take her talents to Young Harris College next year. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Maggie Vena is ready to take her talents to Young Harris College next year. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Vena to continue career at Young Harris

Lang Storey
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
   Lady Raider standout Maggie Vena committed earlier this month to continue her soccer career at Young Harris College.    For Vena, the chance to continue doing what she loves at the next level is validation for the years of blood, sweat and tears she’s devoted to the game.
Members of Habersham rec’s 14U volleyball team who went to the state tournament and finished third are (back row, from left) Assistant Coach Tiffany Trubey, Makayla Moss, Aliannah Trubey, Kara Ivie, Jill Hicks and Head Coach Josh Trubey. Front row are (from left) Lylah Couter Maggie Witt, Taegan Lanier and Jesanna Smith. Not pictured are Chloe Brown and Chassey Richard. SUBMITTED

Members of Habersham rec’s 14U volleyball team who went to the state tournament and finished third are (back row, from left) Assistant Coach Tiffany Trubey, Makayla Moss, Aliannah Trubey, Kara Ivie, Jill Hicks and Head Coach Josh Trubey. Front row are (from left) Lylah Couter Maggie Witt, Taegan Lanier and Jesanna Smith. Not pictured are Chloe Brown and Chassey Richard. SUBMITTED

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Expanded rec department runs into another hiccup with volleyball gaffe

Lang Storey
Friday, November 17, 2023
   Recent struggles at the Habersham Recreation Department have relit the debate over whether or not the department’s increased burden to the county taxpayers has matched its services provided.
Tallulah Falls’ Millie Holcomb is surrounded by White County defenders on Tuesday night. ELI SHOEMAKE/CNI News Service

Tallulah Falls’ Millie Holcomb is surrounded by White County defenders on Tuesday night. ELI SHOEMAKE/CNI News Service

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Indians win tight battle with White County

News Staff
Friday, November 17, 2023
   The Indians earned a slim 53-50 win over White County in a Tuesday road matchup. A trio of  Indians scored in double figures.      Neyo Bain dropped a team-best 14 points, while Hayden Bootle (12) and Zakhar Valasiuk (11)  scored in double-digits.
Habersham Central senior Brad Chosewood is excited about heading to Dartmouth College next year to continue his track and field career. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central senior Brad Chosewood is excited about heading to Dartmouth College next year to continue his track and field career. SUBMITTED

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Chosewood gets ready to throw in the Ivy League

Lang Storey
Friday, November 17, 2023
   Habersham Central senior Brad Chosewood has made it official. The Cornelia native announced he will be taking his shotputting prowess to Dartmouth College next year.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington shows the ball after snagging a touchdown catch in the first half of Friday’s playoff loss to Douglas County. Whittington, a junior, finished the season with 221 career catches, the most in Habersham Central history so far. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington shows the ball after snagging a touchdown catch in the first half of Friday’s playoff loss to Douglas County. Whittington, a junior, finished the season with 221 career catches, the most in Habersham Central history so far. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Dominant Douglas too much for Raiders

Lang Storey
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
   The Habersham Central football season came to a close Friday night in Douglasville as the Raiders were trounced by undefeated Douglas County in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs.    After closing the regular season on a two-game win streak to snag a No.