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Tallulah Falls’ Iva Ristic gets the dig on a well-placed kill during the Lady Indians’ first-round playoff match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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TFS girls stunned in second round

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

There were plenty of tears Saturday afternoon as Tallulah Falls’ chance for back-to-back state volleyball championships ended in shocking fashion. But that does not mean it was all for nothing.

Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson looks to break a tackle by North Forsyth defender Parker Smaltz during Friday’s home finale. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Purple haze clouds Raiders in 4th

Lang Storey

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Big plays through the air kept the Raiders afloat through three quarters, but North Forsyth ultimately pulled away late to top Habersham Central, 36-19, Friday night in Mt. Airy.

Katarina Foskey led the Lady Indians in kills, having 21 during Wednesday night’s match against Aquinas High School. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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TFS takes the first step toward a repeat

Lang Storey

Friday, October 20, 2023

The defending Georgia 1A State Champs began another postseason run in dominant fashion as the fourth-ranked Tallulah Falls Lady Indians took down Aquinas (Augusta) in straight sets, 25-13, 25-19, 25-19 on Wednesday night.

Football fans can always see Jayden Arria taking video of every play on Friday nights. His work has expanded beyond the boundaries of Habersham Central. SUBMITTED

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Arria gets all the angles

Lang Storey

Friday, October 20, 2023

Like many high school students, Habersham Central’s Jayden Arria wasn’t entirely sure what he wanted to pursue both academically and vocationally. It was his sophomore year and Arria needed an elective to fill his schedule. He took a shot in the dark with Ric Wallace’s Audio and Video Tech course.

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. The reigning 1A state champions are hoping for another deep run that goes at least to the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in school history.

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.