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Habersham Central captains (from left) Jonah Wilson, Davey Sanders, Carter Barrett and Carson Parker come to the middle of the field for the preseason game against East Hall. The Raiders kick it off for real on Friday night at home against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central captains (from left) Jonah Wilson, Davey Sanders, Carter Barrett and Carson Parker come to the middle of the field for the preseason game against East Hall. The Raiders kick it off for real on Friday night at home against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders look to get even with Stephens

Lang Storey
Friday, August 18, 2023
There’s no beating around the bush – tonight’s game is a big one. Not only is this week permanently circled on both programs’ calendars, it’s also the kickoff to a new season. It’s big for another reason, too.

Tonight’s the night

Lang Storey
Friday, August 18, 2023
When the Raiders line up against Stephens County this evening, there will be no playoff implications on the line. Nor will the game affect Habersham’s ultimate goal of competing in the Region 8-6A standings. Yet, depending on who you ask, tonight’s game might just transcend all of that. I did ask.
Habersham Central’s Shelby Rinefierd squares up a line drive in the home game earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Shelby Rinefierd squares up a line drive in the home game earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders still hunting a win

Lang Storey
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Lady Raiders struggled to keep pace with Hart County on the road as Habersham fell 9-3 to the Lady Bulldogs. Senior pitcher Hannah Odum was again on the mound for the Lady Raiders (0-4), but struggled with walking Hart hitters. Odom walked 5 and allowed 14 hits in her 6-inning outing.
Tahj Charlton and the Lady Indians will keep building their new program with a junior varsity season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tahj Charlton and the Lady Indians will keep building their new program with a junior varsity season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS moves rebooted softball program to JV stage for 2023

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The softball program at Tallulah Falls began its re-implementation last season. Several girls  came out and participated in a summer camp, practiced, and polished off the season with a  scrimmage.
Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Habersham softball seeks its first win

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Habersham Softball found itself unable to find the win column in a tough first week of the season. Following losses to Stephens and White Counties on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, the Lady Raiders dropped another to the former on Thursday evening.
Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett serves during an earlier home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett serves during an earlier home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders spike back

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Following a less than ideal opening night, Habersham Central volleyball righted the ship late last week. The Lady Raiders hit the road to Stephens County where they beat Clarke Central (25-18, 25-19) and Stephens County (25-17, 25-14) in back to back matches Thursday night.
Tallulah Falls libero Kate Gary stands ready to help her teammate get the ball back to the opponents’ side of the net. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls libero Kate Gary stands ready to help her teammate get the ball back to the opponents’ side of the net. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Lady Indians place third in Loganville Christian tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Tallulah Falls played five matches in a busy Saturday at Loganville Christian, and finished third  overall in the tournament. Overall, the team went 2-3 in matches played. “We had a good day,” said coach Matt Heyl.
Habersham Central’s Michael Hill lines one up during practice Wednesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Michael Hill lines one up during practice Wednesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders’ not-so-secret weapon a reliable force

Lang Storey
Friday, August 11, 2023
You don’t see them much on SportsCenter, they’re not featured at any media days and you certainly aren’t going to find their jerseys for sale in the team store. Yet, anybody who understands a lick of football knows a team is only as good as its kicker. They’re the unsung heroes.
Emily Diffenderfer catches an infield pop fly with a runner on second. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Emily Diffenderfer catches an infield pop fly with a runner on second. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Bats go quiet for Lady Raiders’ debut matchups

Lang Storey
Friday, August 11, 2023
The Lady Raider softball team will be looking for a strong bounce back week ahead following a rocky start to the season. Habersham fell 4-2 to Stephens County Tuesday and lost 6-1 to White County Wednesday.