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Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood is one of the nation’s top throwers heading into his senior year. FILE

Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood is one of the nation’s top throwers heading into his senior year. FILE

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Chosewood throws all the way to Philadelphia

Lang Storey
Friday, June 23, 2023
High school athletes around the country are using summertime to hone their craft. For Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood, this summer has been especially hot thus far. The rising-senior and Raider Track & Field star has been particularly busy since the beginning of break.
Kelsey Banks hopes to get some more 3-pointers up in her sophomore year at Piedmont University. FILE

Kelsey Banks hopes to get some more 3-pointers up in her sophomore year at Piedmont University. FILE

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Banks looks to take next step with Lions

Lang Storey
Friday, June 23, 2023
When Kelsey Banks realized her talents would allow her to play the game she loves at the next level, she didn’t have to look far for a landing spot. The Habersham Central alumna fit right in with the Piedmont crowd. It came naturally.
Raiders varsity coach Chris Akridge addresses the campers who braved the rain Thursday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders varsity coach Chris Akridge addresses the campers who braved the rain Thursday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raider baseball camp a big hit for kids

Lang Storey
Friday, June 23, 2023
The new home field for Habersham Central Baseball is already paying dividends. Despite the rainiest week the county has seen in recent memory, Raider baseball camp took place this week without any major disruptions.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines digs in on defense. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines digs in on defense. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders flash potential in summer opener

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Habersham Central boys basketball squad was back on the hardwood over the weekend. The Raiders competed in the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA) Southeast Regional showcase event at the Lake Point Sports Complex in Emerson.

Please don’t get married in Georgia on a fall Saturday

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
My passion for sports dates back to my earliest memories. In fact, I would argue it preceded my ability to form coherent thoughts. Somewhere around age 2 or 3 I reckon. As I grew, so did my affinity for all things Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. My affinity for weddings?
Hayden Gailey gets into the open field. RILEY WILSON/Special

Hayden Gailey gets into the open field. RILEY WILSON/Special

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Raiders hone skills in Athens 7v7

Lang Storey
Friday, June 16, 2023
Habersham Central Football participated in UGA’s 7-on-7 team camp this week in Athens. A delegation of Raiders made its way down Highway 441 on Wednesday. That same contingent was back competing for a second session on Thursday. The rules of 7-on-7 are simple.
Habersham Central’s hoops teams are barnstorming in the coming week, including Brannon Gaines (left ) and the boys and Kyia Barrett and the girls. FILE

Habersham Central’s hoops teams are barnstorming in the coming week, including Brannon Gaines (left ) and the boys and Kyia Barrett and the girls. FILE

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Habersham hoops teams putting in summer work

Lang Storey
Friday, June 16, 2023
These days, nearly all sports could be considered year-round sports. The official slate of games may indeed be seasonal, but for a program to keep pace with the modern demands and advancements of its sport, it’ll need to maintain a 12-month schedule. Basketball is no different.
Tennessee Titan Mason Kinsey talks with teammate Dez Fitzpatrick during a 2021 preseason game. PHOTO COURTESY OF TENNESSEE TITANS

Tennessee Titan Mason Kinsey talks with teammate Dez Fitzpatrick during a 2021 preseason game. PHOTO COURTESY OF TENNESSEE TITANS

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Kinsey stopping home before next step in pursuit of NFL dreams

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Former Habersham Central High School standout and current NFL player Mason Kinsey will hold his “Friday Night Lights” Football Camp on June 23 at Raider Stadium.

Peaks and valleys of summer

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
When faced with an inconvenience, people tend to exaggerate their circumstances. They take a normal, everyday life experience and contort it into some big bad bugaboo. A minor infraction quickly escalates into an irrational reaction. I, at times, am as guilty as they come.
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team (celebrating a point during the state semifinals) won the state championship in 2022. FILE

Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team (celebrating a point during the state semifinals) won the state championship in 2022. FILE

TFS takes fourth in GADA Director’s Cup

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Since the 1999-2000 school year, the Georgia Athletic Directors Association has annually presented the Regions Bank Directors Cup, which recognizes those athletic departments in all GHSA classifications who have excelled and shown superior performance.