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Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines sprints down court against Flowery Branch earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines sprints down court against Flowery Branch earlier this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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No getting even for Stephens

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
After the Habersham Central boys and girls varsity squads dismantled Stephens County in Mt. Airy last week, the teams were up to repeat the feat – this time in Toccoa. Habersham’s ladies brought home a 51-42 victory while Coach Tommy Yancey’s club pulled away for a 61-45 win.
Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard has her sights set on a top 3 state finish as a senior. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard has her sights set on a top 3 state finish as a senior. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

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Hotard named Runner of the Year

Lang Storey
Friday, December 8, 2023
BLITZ Sports has named Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard as its Cross Country Runner of the Year for 2023.    The Northeast Georgia sports outlet has been singing Hotard’s praises her whole career, naming her XC Runner of the Week a whopping nine times.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett directs traffic on defense during Saturday’s game against Stephens County. The teams meet again this Saturday, Dec. 9, in Toccoa. The girls game is at 12:30 p.m. with the boys at 2 p.m. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett directs traffic on defense during Saturday’s game against Stephens County. The teams meet again this Saturday, Dec. 9, in Toccoa. The girls game is at 12:30 p.m. with the boys at 2 p.m. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Barrett, Bradley lay ground work for next ‘process’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 8, 2023
Way back in 1995, something was missing from the world of sports. Then, there was a two-word fax, back when faxes were still a thing.    “I’m back.”    That simple statement was uttered by Michael Jordan when he returned to the Chicago Bulls.
Brianna Walter set a new school record with a 298, besting her previous three program records by a point. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Brianna Walter set a new school record with a 298, besting her previous three program records by a point. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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TFS rifle team sets second-best match score

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
The 2023-24 season continues to go exceptionally well for Tallulah Falls Precision Rifle, as the  team shot the second-best score in program history in a Tuesday win over Buford.    TFS shot 1157 against Buford’s 1101 to remain unbeaten on the season.
New Raider Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Sheena Trimiar and Heath Barrett meet on the court between games Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

New Raider Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Sheena Trimiar and Heath Barrett meet on the court between games Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders welcome two more Hall of Famers

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Habersham Central honored Sheena Trimiar and Heath Barrett last Friday night with inductions into the Raider Basketball Hall of Fame. Before Friday’s slate of games, Athletic Director Geep Cunningham hosted a dinner to recognize the pair of Raider greats.
Habersham Central senior Kyia Barrett returns to the hardwood. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central senior Kyia Barrett returns to the hardwood. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Lady Raiders break through

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After a tough go of things over the first few games, the Lady Raiders’ smiles were irrepressible.
JoJo McCurry begins to drive toward the net in the Flowery Branch matchup. TOM ASKEW/Special

JoJo McCurry begins to drive toward the net in the Flowery Branch matchup. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raider boys hitting their holiday stride

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Following an 0-2 start, Habersham Hoops seems to be finding its groove as the Raiders dominated back to back games Friday and Saturday to improve to 4-2.    HCHS topped Flowery Branch 70-57 Friday night before trouncing Stephens County 88-47 on Saturday.
Kylie Littlejohn goes up for a layup while being heavily guarded. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Kylie Littlejohn goes up for a layup while being heavily guarded. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders shoot lights out, down White County

Lang Storey
Friday, December 1, 2023
With Thanksgiving break in the rearview, Habersham decided to prepare another feast Tuesday in Mt. Airy, shooting 57 percent from the field to bash White County, 65-46.    The Raiders (2-2) got off to a hot start early, jumping out to an 18-7 lead by the end of the 1st quarter.
Habersham Central’s Javonte Bowen suplexes his man on his way to victory against Franklin County. BRIHONY SOMCHITH/Special

Habersham Central’s Javonte Bowen suplexes his man on his way to victory against Franklin County. BRIHONY SOMCHITH/Special

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Raider wrestlers stop Franklin with late pin

Lang Storey
Friday, December 1, 2023
The Habersham Central wrestling squad hosted a dual match with Franklin County in a packed Ninth Grade Academy Gym Tuesday night where the Raiders pulled out the hard fought victory on their home mat, 37-33.
Habersham Central’s Piper Turner throws the ball back in during a match against Lanier last season. ZACH TAYLOR/File

Habersham Central’s Piper Turner throws the ball back in during a match against Lanier last season. ZACH TAYLOR/File

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Turner picks Emmanuel for college soccer plans

Lang Storey
Friday, December 1, 2023
Habersham Central senior Piper Turner will continue to do what she loves at the next level, as the Lady Raider soccer star committed to play at Emmanuel College next year.    “Emmanuel is what I’ve always thought of as a college for me. It’s not too big,” Turner said.