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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.
Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy will be one of the leaders of the Lady Indians, who are hoping to repeat their success from 2022. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy will be one of the leaders of the Lady Indians, who are hoping to repeat their success from 2022. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS begins quest to repeat

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Last year was one that will always be remembered for Tallulah Falls volleyball. By every metric in the book, the 2022 Lady Indians squad was the best the school has ever seen. Along their dominant journey, TFS earned a No.
First responders line up for a play during last year’s Battle of the Heroes. FILE

First responders line up for a play during last year’s Battle of the Heroes. FILE

Heroes team up to honor one of their own

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Easton Foundation is teaming up with Life Church to hold its 10th annual Battle of the Heroes at Habersham’s Raider Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 12. The evening gets underway at 7 p.m with a flag football game pitting Habersham and Banks County first responders against those of Hall County.
Habersham Central assistant coach Matt Shirley talks with Jonah Wilson at practice on Thursday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central assistant coach Matt Shirley talks with Jonah Wilson at practice on Thursday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

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It’s nearly time ...

Lang Storey
Friday, July 28, 2023
Now only a week away from the season’s unofficial opener against East Hall, there’s a different aura hovering over Raider Stadium. It’s still treacherously warm outside, but Habersham football hasn’t missed a beat. Coach Benji Harrison and staff have the guys focused and in business mode.
Frankey Moree had 86 hits in his Tallulah Falls career, good for most in school history. FILE

Frankey Moree had 86 hits in his Tallulah Falls career, good for most in school history. FILE

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Moree earns All-State nod, turns gaze to road ahead

Lang Storey
Friday, July 28, 2023
Baseball standout and recent Tallulah Falls graduate Frankey Moree has been named to the Georgia Dugout Club’s All-State team. The honor comes on the heels of a breakout season in which the Jamaican slugger boasted an .449 average – the fourth highest in program history.
Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson runs away from a Hart County defender during the spring game. The fall preseason game is just nine days away. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson runs away from a Hart County defender during the spring game. The fall preseason game is just nine days away. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders ready to make pads pop for real

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
When you look at the numbers, Habersham’s 2022 offense hardly jumps off the page. The Raiders struggled mightily at times, averaging just 17 points per game – the lowest in Coach Benji Harrison’s tenure at the school. “Many of our guys weren’t too happy about last season,” Harrison said.

Going with the flow

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
At dinner with some family friends, the conversation turned to the current state of affairs in college football. It’s been a hot topic lately. Locally, for sure, but also nationwide. Those sitting across the table had a very dim outlook on the direction the collegiate game seems to be headed.
Justus Gober is turning heads this summer with his rapidly rising perimeter play.

Justus Gober is turning heads this summer with his rapidly rising perimeter play.

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Habersham Central's Gober making mark in summer hoops leagues

Lang Storey
Friday, July 21, 2023
   As the Habersham Central basketball team continues to work through summer with lifting and workouts, one Raider hoopster is putting up numbers elsewhere.    Junior guard Justus Gober has logged some big time minutes with his AAU team, North Georgia Elite.
Volleyball professionals Lauren Ford and Santita Ebangwese (seated at right) impart wisdom to the campers.

Volleyball professionals Lauren Ford and Santita Ebangwese (seated at right) impart wisdom to the campers.

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Lady Raiders volleyball campers get tips from the pros

Lang Storey
Friday, July 21, 2023
   Habersham Central Volleyball held its All-American Team Camp this week in Mt. Airy. The Lady Raiders’ high school and middle school teams were in attendance Monday-Tuesday, while Wednesday was reserved for the former.    This year’s guests of the camp were Santita Ebangwese and Lauren Ford.