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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.
Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis fires a jumper from the corner. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis fires a jumper from the corner. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

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Raiders stay hot, edge Greer in showcase

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Raiders were riding a five-game win streak, but hardly anybody gave them a chance to extend it to six against 10-1 Greer (S.C.) in the Franklin County Showcase over the weekend.    Yet an impressive Habersham defensive effort ultimately proved the difference in a 59-58 Raider victory.
Duke’s Joshua Pickett, a Demorest native and former Raiders star, will wrap up his junior year at the Birmingham Bowl. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

Duke’s Joshua Pickett, a Demorest native and former Raiders star, will wrap up his junior year at the Birmingham Bowl. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

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Amid chaotic landscape, Pickett stays true blue

Lang Storey
Friday, December 15, 2023
Prior to this season, Duke defensive back Joshua Pickett – a Demorest native and former Habersham Central star – was relieved that the Blue Devils had reached a point of stability.    Pickett’s freshman year wasn’t exactly smooth.
Habersham Central’s Westin Lakey gets the better of his opponent during the Raider Invitational. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Westin Lakey gets the better of his opponent during the Raider Invitational. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Wrestlers sweep as Lady Raiders earn first win

Lang Storey
Friday, December 15, 2023
Habersham Central athletics marked a monumental feat Tuesday in Mt. Airy when the Lady Raider wrestling team earned its first win in program history, taking down East Hall, 18-12.    Sophomore Sarah Morris got the squad off to a solid start, pinning her opponent with 32 seconds on the clock.
Habersham Central’s football team is led out by Andru Kinnarath. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s football team is led out by Andru Kinnarath. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders dole out the honors

Lang Storey
Friday, December 15, 2023
At the Habersham Central Football Banquet last weekend, several varsity level players were recognized for their hard work this past season. Senior Brad Chosewood took home the Scholar Athlete award as the Raider with the highest GPA.
Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney defeats Apalachee’s William Harp by pinfall in the 165-pound weight class during the 2023 Raider invitational. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney defeats Apalachee’s William Harp by pinfall in the 165-pound weight class during the 2023 Raider invitational. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider wrestlers defend own mats, take 1st

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Habersham Central defended its own mats Saturday by easily taking first place in the Raider Invitational.    The Raiders’ score of 190.5 easily outpaced second-place Stephens County (136) and Seneca (131). Rabun Gap-Nacoochee was fourth at 129 points.
Brianna Walter. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Brianna Walter. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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TFS’ Walter sits atop the nation in 18U rifle

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Brianna Walter’s historic season continues. The Tallulah Falls School senior over the weekend participated in a Women’s Air Rifle Olympic Team qualifying event, which featured some of the top shooters in the nation.