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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.
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.

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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.