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Habersham Central’s Somdee Satiphone Jr. returns the opening kickoff of the Jackson County game for a touchdown. Satiphone and 17 other seniors will be honored tonight before the North Forsyth game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Seniors welcome those other Raiders

Lang Storey

Friday, October 20, 2023

With Friday being Senior Night, there’s likely to be an abundance of emotions in Mt. Airy as Habersham Central welcomes North Forsyth to town. Once the happy tears dry up and the game gets underway, however, all bets are off.

Gainesville’s Nicholas Taylor breaks up a pass intended for Habersham Central’s Maverick Chitwood (16) during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Dreary Friday the 13th for Raiders

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

If the Raiders had plans of slowing down Gainesville, that plan was foiled within the opening 3 minutes of this past Friday night’s ball game. The undefeated Red Elephants (7-0, 3-0 Region 8-6A) dispatched Habersham Central (3-4, 1-2 Region 8-6A) in blowout fashion, 49-7.

Tallulah Falls libero Kate Gary looks for her chance to make a play during an earlier home match. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS aims to run it back

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Tallulah Falls Lady Indians are set to appear in their 9th straight state playoffs, as the program has entered the GHSA bracket in each season since 2015.

Habersham Central graduate Gabby Santiago was one of Coach Bill Bradley’s most reliable post players the last four years. Now she will get a shot at playing at Piedmont University. ZACH TAYLOR/FILE

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Santiago’s work ethic helps her earn chance at college hoops at Piedmont

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Habersham Central basketball alum and Cornelia native Gabby Santiago emerged as an unlikely hero during the Lady Raiders’ Sweet 16 run last season. In the Lady Raiders’ playoff win over Lassiter, (Marietta) Santiago came through with 13 points.

Habersham Central quarterback DJ Pass looks over the defense just before the snap during the Raiders’ win over Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Backup QB more than Passing fancy

Lang Storey

Friday, October 13, 2023

When veteran Habersham quarterback Carson Parker went down early in the Raiders’ game against Lanier last month, there was an air of uncertainty amongst the team’s supporters. The team had just started playing its best ball and was riding a two game win streak.

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) and Keller Green upend Jackson County’s Slade Swierczek during their last home game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders focused on health, reset during open week

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Habersham’s matchup with Jackson County in Mt. Airy a week and a half ago had massive playoff implications for each club. The Raiders pulled out a victory in double overtime, allowing them to approach the second and final bye week with a refreshed sense of optimism.

Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team brought home another area tournament title on Saturday. Show are (back row, from left) manager Emilee Jones, assistant coach Rebakah Jennings, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Shelby Whisnant, Kiersten George, Katarina Foskey, Rebecca Heyl, Skylyn Yaskiewicz and Lady Indians head coach Matt Heyl. Front row are (from left) Chesney Tanksley, Julia Smith, Julianne Shirley, Kate Gary, Addy McCoy, Claire Kelly and Iva Ristic. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Lady Indians win area, look to bigger goals

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

After locking up the regular season Area 8-A title last week, Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team went ahead and made things official by capturing the area tournament title as well.

Habersham Central’s Kade Nicholson will pitch at the next level at Erskine College. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Nicholson headed to pitch at Erskine College

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Habersham pitcher Kade Nicholson will continue his baseball career at Erskine College. Nicholson (Class of 2024) committed to play for the Flying Fleet last week.

Tallulah Falls’ Callie Craver fires to the plate. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS softball takes crucial first steps in inaugural season

News Staff

Friday, October 6, 2023

All this season was about was learning the game, having fun, and building a solid foundation for the future of the Tallulah Falls softball program. But Coach Jo Kimbrel and her Lady Indians team did more than that – they won a lot of games.

Tallulah Falls’ middle school tennis team celebrated a championship Wednesday. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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MS Indians secure Southern Mountain Championship

News Staff

Friday, October 6, 2023

Tallulah Falls’ middle school boys tennis team beat Rabun Gap in the semifinals and Habersham in the Southern Mountain League Championship match on Wednesday evening, claiming their first league title since 2020.