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Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett (11), Ava Saxon and Callyn Chosewood (16) await a serve during a recent home match.

Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett (11), Ava Saxon and Callyn Chosewood (16) await a serve during a recent home match.

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Lady Raider volleyball gaining momentum

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Habersham Central volleyball kicked off the second month of the season following a solid last week of August.
Habersham Central’s Emily Diffenderfer fires to first base against Rabun County. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Emily Diffenderfer fires to first base against Rabun County. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

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Lady Raider softball has time to turn things around

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
It’s easy to glance at the Lady Raiders’ record and dismiss this season as one to forget for the Habersham Central softball program. If you were to watch most of the games, however, you’d realize the team is more competitive than its record suggests.
Habersham Central defenders Aidan Cianci (68) and Carter Barrett (23) chase White County quarterback Tripp Nix during the Aug. 25 game.

Habersham Central defenders Aidan Cianci (68) and Carter Barrett (23) chase White County quarterback Tripp Nix during the Aug. 25 game.

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Raiders look inward with Central Gwinnett looming

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
An open week came at an opportune time for Habersham Central football, at least according to Coach Benji Harrison, who says his team was able to use the week to work on getting back to the basics.    “Last week really gave us an opportunity to focus on us,” Harrison said.
Habersham Central’s Maci Williams gets up high to play the ball during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Maci Williams gets up high to play the ball during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders down Lanier in five sets

Lang Storey
Friday, September 1, 2023
Habersham Central’s volleyball team hosted its first region match against Lanier on Tuesday night and came away with a clutch 5-set win, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 15-13.
Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley celebrate a point during a recent home match. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley celebrate a point during a recent home match. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Here they come again

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
The state-ranked Tallulah Falls volleyball team is officially on a win streak of four after a pair of wins on Tuesday evening at Prince Avenue Christian.
Habersham Central’s Alex Ethridge (50) gets “held” up on his way to White County quarterback Tripp Nix during last Friday’s game in Cleveland. Nix threw a touchdown on this play. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Alex Ethridge (50) gets “held” up on his way to White County quarterback Tripp Nix during last Friday’s game in Cleveland. Nix threw a touchdown on this play. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Let’s all take a bye week breath

Lang Storey
Friday, September 1, 2023
Man, do things happen fast. A mere matter of days ago we were on the cusp of a fresh campaign. The slate was clean of last year’s transgressions and the Raiders were taking the field, ready to make a run.    Now, two weeks removed from that palpable feeling of renewal, all is lost.
Habersham Central’s Callyn Chosewood serves during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Callyn Chosewood serves during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders look to find their groove at home

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Habersham volleyball split a doubleheader Thursday evening, falling to East Hall (8-4) in a three-set thriller before sweeping Stephens County in the nightcap.    Amayah Dooley was once again a reliable presence at the Lady Raiders’ libero spot.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) knocks White County quarterback Tripp Nix (2) off his feet during Friday night’s game. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) knocks White County quarterback Tripp Nix (2) off his feet during Friday night’s game. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raiders soul searching after White County loss

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Raider faithful descended on White County Friday hoping to see their beloved orange and blue bounce back after a brutal opening loss. Instead, Habersham was unable to ever get a foothold, falling to 0-2 with a 34-6 loss.
Tallulah Falls’ equestrian competitors shown are (from left) Victoria Verberkmoes of Toccoa, Sarah Campbell of Maysville and Brooke Hayes of Cornelia. ELISHA BOGGS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ equestrian competitors shown are (from left) Victoria Verberkmoes of Toccoa, Sarah Campbell of Maysville and Brooke Hayes of Cornelia. ELISHA BOGGS/Submitted

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TFS Competitive Pony team shows off in competition

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Tallulah Falls School Competitive Pony team traveled to Bowling Green, Ky., to compete at the Class A Miniature, Shetland and Show Pony Blue Grass Round-Up on Aug. 19-20.
Landon Savage and the Raiders have their eyes on White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Landon Savage and the Raiders have their eyes on White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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COLUMN: Raiders down, but far from out

Lang Storey
Friday, August 25, 2023
Last Friday night was eventful to say the least. This community was chomping at the bit. You could see it the second that bottleneck traffic began to form in the vicinity roughly an hour before kickoff. The JLB was packed.