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Habersham Central’s Brooke Blackburn gets ready to serve during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Brooke Blackburn gets ready to serve during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders knock off Gainesville in 5

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Habersham Central volleyball’s resiliency was on full display Thursday night as the Lady Raiders fought back multiple times to outlast Gainesville in five sets, 15-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-22, 15-7.    The win put Habersham back above .
Tallulah Falls’ Skylyn Yaskiewicz sets the ball for a teammate. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Skylyn Yaskiewicz sets the ball for a teammate. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians roll into new winning streak

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team continued its strong midseason push Monday with a seventh-straight win over Athens Christian on the road, 25-11, 25-20, and 25-8.    The Lady Indians (23-13, 9-0 Area 8-A) are 17-2 in their last 19 games, including a weekend tournament where they went 6-2.
Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell runs into the open field against Central Gwinnett on Friday night. Cantrell had his first 100-yard rushing game in the win. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell runs into the open field against Central Gwinnett on Friday night. Cantrell had his first 100-yard rushing game in the win. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Physical Raiders own the Knight

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Habersham set sail to Lawrenceville Friday in dire need of a win. Big games from Antonio Cantrell, Zeke Whittington and a Raider defense that refused to stand down powered the Raiders to a 17-10 victory over Central Gwinnett.
Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate during the Lady Raiders’ win over Gainesville. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate during the Lady Raiders’ win over Gainesville. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders trample Elephants

Lang Storey
Friday, September 8, 2023
   Habersham Central softball picked up a pair of much-needed victories Tuesday in Mt. Airy by sweeping a doubleheader against Gainesville.    Habersham (3-10, 2-2 Region 8-6A) took Game One 16-1.
Tallulah Falls’ Chesney Tanksley made big plays in the Lady Indians’ most recent wins. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Chesney Tanksley made big plays in the Lady Indians’ most recent wins. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians get three, stretch win streak to 9

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Friday, September 8, 2023
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team is regaining that championship form.    The Lady Indians took to the road Tuesday and scored three wins, beating Commerce, Elbert  County, and Franklin County to run their win streak to nine in a row.      The No.
Habersham Central’s Landyn Savage avoids Stephens County tacklers during the season opener. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Landyn Savage avoids Stephens County tacklers during the season opener. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Savage fills key role in Raider attack

Lang Storey
Friday, September 8, 2023
   Often when one thinks of a utility player, they picture an athlete who’s not only capable, but who’s also willing to serve whatever role best serves their team in any given situation. Someone whose presence serves useful in a multitude of scenarios.
Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett (11), Ava Saxon and Callyn Chosewood (16) await a serve during a recent home match.

Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett (11), Ava Saxon and Callyn Chosewood (16) await a serve during a recent home match.

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Lady Raider volleyball gaining momentum

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
   Habersham Central volleyball kicked off the second month of the season following a solid last week of August.
Habersham Central’s Emily Diffenderfer fires to first base against Rabun County. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Emily Diffenderfer fires to first base against Rabun County. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

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Lady Raider softball has time to turn things around

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
   It’s easy to glance at the Lady Raiders’ record and dismiss this season as one to forget for the Habersham Central softball program. If you were to watch most of the games, however, you’d realize the team is more competitive than its record suggests.
Habersham Central defenders Aidan Cianci (68) and Carter Barrett (23) chase White County quarterback Tripp Nix during the Aug. 25 game.

Habersham Central defenders Aidan Cianci (68) and Carter Barrett (23) chase White County quarterback Tripp Nix during the Aug. 25 game.

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Raiders look inward with Central Gwinnett looming

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
   An open week came at an opportune time for Habersham Central football, at least according to Coach Benji Harrison, who says his team was able to use the week to work on getting back to the basics.    “Last week really gave us an opportunity to focus on us,” Harrison said.
Habersham Central’s Maci Williams gets up high to play the ball during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Maci Williams gets up high to play the ball during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders down Lanier in five sets

Lang Storey
Friday, September 1, 2023
   Habersham Central’s volleyball team hosted its first region match against Lanier on Tuesday night and came away with a clutch 5-set win, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 15-13.