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Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett has always been a defensive stalwart, but his impact on offense is increasing every week, including this 70-yard touchdown against Jackson County last week. The Raiders are off tonight before taking on Gainesville at home Oct. 13. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett has always been a defensive stalwart, but his impact on offense is increasing every week, including this 70-yard touchdown against Jackson County last week. The Raiders are off tonight before taking on Gainesville at home Oct. 13. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Barrett in the thick of everything for Raiders

Lang Storey
Friday, October 6, 2023
   The game of football has the ability to unite communities. At the high school level, we see this play out every Friday night beneath towering steel light fixtures that light up early autumn skies.    As great as the sport is, there’s an unfortunate reality that comes with it.
Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard finished 25th among 304 runners on Saturday. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard finished 25th among 304 runners on Saturday. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

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Raiders run against deep field

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   The Habersham Central Cross Country program sent a pair of runners to the Alexander/Asics Invitational in Fairburn over the weekend. The event is among the state’s most prestigious, fielding participants from all across Georgia and parsing them into several different divisions of competition.
Central’s volleyball team celebrated its seniors Thursday night before their match against Dawson County and West Hall. From left are assistant coach Savynna Smith, MaryKate Bush, Kenzie Harrison, Brooke Blackburn, Amayah Dooley, Da’Riyah Bell, Lyndee Carver and head coach Lindsay Herrin. TOM ASKEW/Special

Central’s volleyball team celebrated its seniors Thursday night before their match against Dawson County and West Hall. From left are assistant coach Savynna Smith, MaryKate Bush, Kenzie Harrison, Brooke Blackburn, Amayah Dooley, Da’Riyah Bell, Lyndee Carver and head coach Lindsay Herrin. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Controversy puts end to Lady Raiders’ season

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   It was a sad night for Habersham Central volleyball Monday as the Lady Raiders 2023 season came to a close. Habersham dropped its region tournament match at Apalachee in a 5-set thriller, 19-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 10-15.
Tallulah Falls volleyball team members include (front row, from left) Rebecca Heyl, Iva Ristic, Kate Gary, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley. Back row are (from left) manager Emilee Jones, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Katarina Foskey, Addy McCoy, Skylyn Yaskiewicz and coach Matt Heyl. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls volleyball team members include (front row, from left) Rebecca Heyl, Iva Ristic, Kate Gary, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley. Back row are (from left) manager Emilee Jones, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Katarina Foskey, Addy McCoy, Skylyn Yaskiewicz and coach Matt Heyl. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Lady Indians win regular season title as win streak hits record 11

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   Tallulah Falls set a new school record after back-to-back road wins on Thursday evening, taking down Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy and Prince Avenue Christian.    The wins improved the win streak to 11, which breaks the school record of 10 set both last season and earlier this year.
Habersham Central assistant coach Brandon Worley embraces Hayden Gailey (10) in the pandemonium following Gailey’s game clinching interception in double overtime on Friday night against Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central assistant coach Brandon Worley embraces Hayden Gailey (10) in the pandemonium following Gailey’s game clinching interception in double overtime on Friday night against Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders survive OT thriller

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   Friday night’s pivotal region showdown between Habersham and Jackson County pitted two battered squads against each other with key Region 8-6A implications on the line. What ensued was an emotional roller coaster ride, ending in the Raiders topping the Panthers 34-27 in double overtime.
Habersham Central’s Da’Riyah Bell and Katelynn LoBuono get the block on the Apalachee attack and get the point for the Lady Raiders. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Da’Riyah Bell and Katelynn LoBuono get the block on the Apalachee attack and get the point for the Lady Raiders. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders battle for playoff spot Monday

Lang Storey
Friday, September 29, 2023
   Tuesday was teacher appreciation night for HCHS volleyball. The evening began with varsity and JV players being introduced alongside teachers near and dear to each player.
Addy McCoy and Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team are looking like state contenders once again. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Addy McCoy and Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team are looking like state contenders once again. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS volleyball rolling to another long win streak

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team, playing for the first time in over two weeks, notched wins at home over Elbert County and Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy on senior night.    The straight-set wins carried the win streak to nine for No. 4-ranked Tallulah Falls, still unbeaten in area play.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett brings down Lanier’s Tayo Ashadele last Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett brings down Lanier’s Tayo Ashadele last Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders hope for homecoming show

Lang Storey
Friday, September 29, 2023
   Habersham Central returns to Mt. Airy Friday as the Raiders play host to the Panthers of Jackson County.    The feather in the cap of HCHS’ 2023 homecoming week, the matchup will undoubtedly feature an added dose of excitement.
Caleb Wade on the field at Point University. Photo courtesy of Point University

Caleb Wade on the field at Point University. Photo courtesy of Point University

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Wade aims to impact gridiron and beyond

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
   Beginning at a very young age, Mt. Airy native Caleb Wade set his sights on two things - faith and football. But what sounds like the perfect premise for an old country song goes much deeper for Wade.
Pictured (left to right) Charli Barbour, Kayton Eller, and Hannah Odum stand with their families on senior night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Pictured (left to right) Charli Barbour, Kayton Eller, and Hannah Odum stand with their families on senior night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders vie for state berth

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
   All bets are off heading into the home stretch of the race for Region 8-6A softball’s 4th-place spot. With just seven regular season games remaining, Habersham Central is tied for 4th with Shiloh (Snellville) in the standings. The top 4 in the region earn a berth in the state tournament.