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Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell finds daylight in the defensive line during Friday night’s game at Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell finds daylight in the defensive line during Friday night’s game at Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

‘Horns outlast Raiders

   Habersham Central’s football team was stifled after halftime Friday night and was unable to pick up a win on the road in Sugar Hill against the Lanier Longhorns, falling 35-14.
Habersham Central’s Braden Henslee sizes up Forsyth Central’s Drew Reid as he pursues during last Friday’s game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Braden Henslee sizes up Forsyth Central’s Drew Reid as he pursues during last Friday’s game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders hope to hook ’Horns this time

   Habersham Central will load the buses and head down Highway 365 tonight to open Region 8-6A play against Lanier.    As always, a large contingency of those who back the orange and blue will be in tow.
Habersham Central’s MaryKate Bush gets airborne as she hits the ball to the opposing side. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s MaryKate Bush gets airborne as she hits the ball to the opposing side. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders still seeking home game in region tourney

   Habersham Central’s volleyball team had a setback Tuesday with a chance to secure a home game in the region tournament, but that possibility is still very much alive.    The Lady Raiders dropped a tough five-set match against Apalachee, with whom they are contending for those coveted No.
Habersham Central’s Hailee Parham (left) and Karsen Wade pump each other up before the inning begins. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Hailee Parham (left) and Karsen Wade pump each other up before the inning begins. LANG STOREY/Staff

Five-run rally boosts playoff hopes

   The Lady Raiders' softball team entered play Thursday tied with Lanier and Shiloh for the fourth spot in the region. They hosted Shiloh for a crucial doubleheader after press time Thursday that could make or break their postseason chances.
Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard starts to pull away from the pack in the North Georgia Invitational. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard starts to pull away from the pack in the North Georgia Invitational. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

Hotard, Thaxton pace Raider runners

   Habersham Central Cross Country runners were back in action over the weekend.    The Raiders were in Gainesville Saturday to participate in the North Georgia Invitational hosted by Lumpkin County High School.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington was one of several Raiders who asserted themselves on defense in Friday night’s win over Forsyth Central. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington was one of several Raiders who asserted themselves on defense in Friday night’s win over Forsyth Central. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders stifle Bulldogs, make it two straight

   Habersham football was finally back in town Friday night and the Raiders did not disappoint in their return, delivering a 28-10 victory over Forsyth Central.    “I’m definitely proud of the way we went out and competed,” said Raiders coach Benji Harrison.
Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy (top) celebrates a point with teammate Julianne Shirley earlier this season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy (top) celebrates a point with teammate Julianne Shirley earlier this season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

McCoy looks to lead repeat of history

   When Tallulah Falls volleyball captured its first ever state title last fall, the team did so with its most celebrated senior class in school history.
Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell drags a Central Gwinnett tackler last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell drags a Central Gwinnett tackler last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders look to keep AC running

   The Raiders perhaps found themselves a reliable workhorse last Friday night in Lawrenceville in Antonio Cantrell.
Covenant College’s Sarah Jennings, an alumna of Tallulah Falls School, has slid right into the libero spot at her new school. COVENANT COLLEGE/Submitted

Covenant College’s Sarah Jennings, an alumna of Tallulah Falls School, has slid right into the libero spot at her new school. COVENANT COLLEGE/Submitted

Former TFS state champ making early mark in college

   Sarah Jennings was a star for the Lady Indians volleyball program. During her days at Tallulah Falls, the Clarkesville native secured school records for kills, digs and aces. Though the former two remain intact, the aces was surpassed this week by current TFS standout Addy McCoy.
Habersham Central’s Karsen Wade gets ready for the pitch during Tuesday’s game against North Forsyth. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Karsen Wade gets ready for the pitch during Tuesday’s game against North Forsyth. LANG STOREY/Staff

Lady Raiders still seek foothold on momentum

   Habersham Central softball (3-12, 2-4 Region 8-6A) has struggled mightily so far this season. Last week was a good one that featured a doubleheader sweep of Gainesville.    But that streak was short-lived as the Lady Raiders now find themselves looking for renewed momentum.