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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.
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

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‘Horns outlast Raiders

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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

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Raiders hope to hook ’Horns this time

Lang Storey
Friday, September 22, 2023
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

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Lady Raiders still seeking home game in region tourney

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 22, 2023
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.
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

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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

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Hotard, Thaxton pace Raider runners

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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

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Raiders stifle Bulldogs, make it two straight

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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.