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Habersham’s Shelby Rinefierd is a key leader on this year’s Lady Raider team that has plans for a breakout season. FILE

Habersham’s Shelby Rinefierd is a key leader on this year’s Lady Raider team that has plans for a breakout season. FILE

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Lady Raiders eye return to the diamond

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
When Habersham Softball takes the diamond in Stephens County 18 days from now, the Lady Raiders will be doing so with an extra chip on their shoulder. Coach Karly Thompson and crew had a solid 2022 season.
The Raiders put in the work last week at FCA camp at Reinhardt University. BENJI HARRISON/Submitted

The Raiders put in the work last week at FCA camp at Reinhardt University. BENJI HARRISON/Submitted

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Raiders ‘sacrifice’ in summer, prepare for Aug. 4 exhibition

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Just over two more weeks now – 16 days, to be precise – for those who have counted and are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to once again see the Raiders take the turf on a Friday night. And while the Aug.

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A good feeling about sports here

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Didn’t summer just start? I guess it’s only been about two months since the last day of school –  not much time in the grand scheme of things – but it feels more like two days ago. One blink of an eye and the end of the road is in sight.
Bailey Worley bumps a ball back to instructors Thursday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

Bailey Worley bumps a ball back to instructors Thursday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Volleyball digs deep ahead of ’23 campaign

Lang Storey
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Habersham Central Volleyball team is back at work following last week’s GHSA dead week. The program hosted its annual Lady Raider Camp Tuesday through Thursday mornings, followed by summer practice in the afternoons.
Kyia Barrett and the Southeast All-Stars had a strong run in Chicago. BRANDON CLAY/Special

Kyia Barrett and the Southeast All-Stars had a strong run in Chicago. BRANDON CLAY/Special

Barrett’s all-start team reaches semis in Chicago

Lang Storey
Friday, July 14, 2023
Habersham County’s marquee basketball talent has returned from hoopin’ in the Windy City. HCHS standout Kyia Barrett joined her travel team, the Southeast All-Stars, for the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago last week.
Paisley Cathey will be back on the pitch for her junior year at Habersham County in the spring. SUBMITTED

Paisley Cathey will be back on the pitch for her junior year at Habersham County in the spring. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders’ ‘generational talent’ gets some summer work in out west

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
No one player seemed to impact all facets of a match last season quite like Paisley Cathey. One moment, she’d be peppering opposing goals with lasers. The next, she’d be all the way at the other end helping the defense pitch one of its seven shutouts – a school record.

Familiar crowd for the 4th

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The 4th of July looks a bit different these days in my family. For over two decades, my dad’s side of the family – 10 of us – would gather at the beach. Each year, we’d repeat the same traditions with a remarkable degree of accuracy.
(Back row, from left) Lucy Letis, Cendal Pitts, Kara Alexander, Ava Cash, Emma Jarrell, Anslee Hicks, Caroline Horton, Katie Church, Kevin Leon Olandez, Briohny Somchith, Molly Tipton and Ariel Sisavath. Second row are (from left) Mandi Simpson, Layla Brinkley, Meghan Odum, Kelsie Littlejohn, Jillian Tedder, Blair McEntire, Aubrey Maichryc, Audrey Martin, Jaciyah Rucker and LeeAnn Sutton. Front row are (from left)Jana Casey, Alex Carroll, Reese Frady, Cece Chitwood and Nyla Kinnarat. KATHY AUSBURN/Submitted

(Back row, from left) Lucy Letis, Cendal Pitts, Kara Alexander, Ava Cash, Emma Jarrell, Anslee Hicks, Caroline Horton, Katie Church, Kevin Leon Olandez, Briohny Somchith, Molly Tipton and Ariel Sisavath. Second row are (from left) Mandi Simpson, Layla Brinkley, Meghan Odum, Kelsie Littlejohn, Jillian Tedder, Blair McEntire, Aubrey Maichryc, Audrey Martin, Jaciyah Rucker and LeeAnn Sutton. Front row are (from left)Jana Casey, Alex Carroll, Reese Frady, Cece Chitwood and Nyla Kinnarat. KATHY AUSBURN/Submitted

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Hab Cheer a proud reflection of Raider S-P-I-R-I-T

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
As has been the case across Habersham Central athletics, the Raider Cheer program has been hard at work this summer. Cheerleaders have been busy attending various camps, participating in summer workouts, taking ad photos for the program and, of course, getting together for some team bonding events.
Malachi Dooley, shown during his days as a four-year varsity star for the Raiders, will be entering his second year at Oglethorpe University in the fall. FILE

Malachi Dooley, shown during his days as a four-year varsity star for the Raiders, will be entering his second year at Oglethorpe University in the fall. FILE

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Dooley looks like a hoops lifer

Lang Storey
Friday, July 7, 2023
For four years, Habersham hoopster Malachi Dooley was a walking, talking, crowd-pleasing highlight reel draped in orange and blue. Now, the former Raider aims to captivate fans of Oglethorpe in a similar fashion.

Dead week? Things are about to pick up

Lang Storey
Friday, July 7, 2023
With this week being a GHSA “Dead Week” no organized activities for Habersham Central athletics took place. This year, it represents the calm before the storm. In mere weeks, school will be in session and the HCHS campus will be fluttering. Volleyball tips things off on Aug. 3.