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Tallulah Falls’ Ashlyn Yaskiewicz and the Lady Indians won one of three matches Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Ashlyn Yaskiewicz and the Lady Indians won one of three matches Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Lady Indians take one out of three to open season

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team played some tough opponents in the season-opening quad match on Tuesday at North Forsyth, winning one out of three matches. The Lady Indians (1-2) fell to powerhouse teams North Forsyth and Westminster, but got a win over a solid Dawson County team.
Emily Diffenderfer rounds third on her way to scoring the first run after an RBI base hit from Hannah Odum. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Emily Diffenderfer rounds third on her way to scoring the first run after an RBI base hit from Hannah Odum. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raider softball seeking first win

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
   Habersham Central's softball team fell 6-4 to Stephens County in Mt. Airy after press time Thursday.    The Lady Raiders dropped to 0-3. Read more in the midweek Aug. 16 edition of The Northeast Georgian.
The Lady Raiders talk strategy during their preseason match last week.

The Lady Raiders talk strategy during their preseason match last week.

Lady Raiders look to bounce back

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
   The Lady Raiders' volleyball team won two matches after press time Thursday in Toccoa against both Clarke Central and Stephens County.    Habersham swept Clarke Central 25-18, 25-19, then topped host Stephens 25-17, 25-14.    Read more in the Aug. 16 midweek edition of The Northeast Georgian.
Habersham Central three-year varsity starting quarterback Carson Parker takes the first steps of his senior year, escaping tacklers during the Raiders’ exhibition win over East Hall on Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central three-year varsity starting quarterback Carson Parker takes the first steps of his senior year, escaping tacklers during the Raiders’ exhibition win over East Hall on Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders speed past Vikings again

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham kicked off its 2023 campaign Friday evening with a 46-14 exhibition dismantling of East Hall at John Larry Black Field. Though quite warm at 7:30 kick time, it turned out to be a pleasant night in Mt. Airy once the sun dipped below the horizon.
Habersham Central’s Katelynn LoBuono looks to spike the ball through the block of a Seckinger player during Thursday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Katelynn LoBuono looks to spike the ball through the block of a Seckinger player during Thursday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders look to get off to a strong start

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham Central volleyball was back in action after press time Tuesday with its first official match of the season against Hart County. Last Thursday, the Lady Raiders picked up a solid exhibition win over Seckinger.
Habersham Central's Laci Fitzgerald, Brooke Blackburn and Da'Riyah Bell look to block at the net against Seckinger. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central's Laci Fitzgerald, Brooke Blackburn and Da'Riyah Bell look to block at the net against Seckinger. LANG STOREY/Staff

Lady Raiders open season against Hart County

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
   Habersham Central's volleyball team opened the regular season with a three-set loss to Hart County on Tuesday night.    The Lady Raiders lost a tough first set 28-26, then fell 25-22 and 25-13 to close out the match.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington ran away from the competition during the spring game in Hart County, but the real tests begin this week and beyond as the Raiders look to bounce back from two consecutive 3-7 campaigns. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington ran away from the competition during the spring game in Hart County, but the real tests begin this week and beyond as the Raiders look to bounce back from two consecutive 3-7 campaigns. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders look inward as season dawns

Lang Storey
Friday, August 4, 2023
Tonight’s scrimmage doesn’t count towards either team’s official record. It does, however, represent the end of a wait that seems longer each year.

No more teases, it’s time for football

Lang Storey
Friday, August 4, 2023
Spring Training. NFL Preseason. Primary elections. Trailers for movies that come out in three years. All of these are (to obviously varying degrees) necessary and entertaining. But let’s be honest. They’re all some of society’s biggest teases. It’s not what the people really want to see.
Abigail and Audrey Hotard were inspired by their older brother Thomas as top-level runners. SUBMITTED

Abigail and Audrey Hotard were inspired by their older brother Thomas as top-level runners. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders’ sister act is back

Lang Storey
Friday, August 4, 2023
Abigail and Audrey Hotard have been a dynamic duo since day one. Literally. The twin sisters have been wowing observers with their collective athletic prowess for years.
Habersham Central’s Brooke Blackburn serves a ball during a game last season. FILE

Habersham Central’s Brooke Blackburn serves a ball during a game last season. FILE

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Lady Raiders aim to serve up deep run

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
With Raider volleyball season set to begin Thursday – albeit unofficially – the buzz is back in the gym in Mt. Airy.