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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.
Reinhardt’s Taylor Wade gets a good look at an outside pitch during a game last season. TAYLOR WADE/Submitted

Reinhardt’s Taylor Wade gets a good look at an outside pitch during a game last season. TAYLOR WADE/Submitted

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Diamond is forever in Wade’s heart

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
In the fall of 2019, Habersham Central sophomore Taylor Wade had a decision to make.
Kyia Barrett and her Southeast All-Star squad will join more than 1,000 teams at a tournament in Chicago later this week. FILE

Kyia Barrett and her Southeast All-Star squad will join more than 1,000 teams at a tournament in Chicago later this week. FILE

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Barrett, all-stars set for trip to Chicago

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Habersham Central basketball standout and Anderson University commit Kyia Barrett continues to showcase her skills with the Buford-based Southeast All-Stars travel team. The team is gearing up for a trip to Chicago to play in the Nike Tournament of Champions, July 7-10.
Habersham Central’s Jack Rowe glances around as he sizes up a putt during the high school season. FILE

Habersham Central’s Jack Rowe glances around as he sizes up a putt during the high school season. FILE

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Despite his success, Rowe ‘just playing golf’

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Standing on the 14th tee box Monday, Jack Rowe of Clarkesville knew that to have anything resembling a chance, he’d need to pull off something crazy. Moments earlier. The HCHS had three-putted the 13th and now sat at 2-over par heading into the home stretch.
Addie Penick has been at Emmanuel College for two years after a stellar career as a Lady Raider. SUBMITTED

Addie Penick has been at Emmanuel College for two years after a stellar career as a Lady Raider. SUBMITTED

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A cerebral Saint

Lang Storey
Friday, June 30, 2023
Former Habersham multi-sport athlete Addie Penick spends a lot of time breaking down the game of basketball. To be fair, she spends a lot of time breaking down all sports. The mental side of the game has always fascinated the Cornelia product.
Erin Jiminez is the Lady Indians’ new varsity soccer coach. TFS ATHLEICS/Submitted

Erin Jiminez is the Lady Indians’ new varsity soccer coach. TFS ATHLEICS/Submitted

TFS taps Jiminez as girls soccer coach

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
The Lady Indians’ soccer team opens a new era with the announcement of Erin Jiminez as its new head coach. Jiminez brings a stellar soccer resume with her, and recently assisted the TFS Middle School team, which went undefeated in 2023.

Piedmont bolsters training staff with two alumnae

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
Piedmont Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance and Athletic Training Dr. Matt McKinney announced the promotion of Brittany Walker to associate head athletic trainer. Walker joined Piedmont’s staff in the spring of 2021 and enters her fourth year in the fall of 2023.
Habersham Central’s JoJo McCurry backs down his man during summer league play over the weekend. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s JoJo McCurry backs down his man during summer league play over the weekend. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider boys finish weekend strong

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
For a second consecutive weekend, Habersham Boys Basketball was back at LakePoint Sports Complex to partake in a Georgia Basketball Coaches Association showcase event. The event’s 160 participating teams are dispersed into 10 separate brackets with each containing 16 squads.
Habersham Central quarterback Carson Parker looks in for the signals during padded camp on Monday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central quarterback Carson Parker looks in for the signals during padded camp on Monday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders get some hits in on the gridiron

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A handful of fully suited and booted area squads descended upon Raider Stadium’s turf for full tackle scrimmages on Monday and Tuesday. The camp was pushed back a few days due to northeast Georgia’s prolonged stretch of inclement weather last week.