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Tallulah Falls won its first state championship in volleyball Friday.

Tallulah Falls won its first state championship in volleyball Friday.

BREAKING: Tallulah Falls volleyball wins 1A state championship

News Staff
Friday, November 4, 2022
   Tallulah Falls' volleyball team won the 1A state championship with a four-set win over Mt. Bethel in Cartersville on Friday.    The Lady Indians (35-11) finished a historic season with their first state championship in school history.
Habersham Central girls basketball coach Bill Bradley responds to a question at the FCA Media Day in Gainesville on Wednesday morning. Joining him on the stage were his players, Kyia Barrett and Jazky Bantaum, along with Raiders Cole Gary and Bryce Pittman, and boys coach Tommy Yancey.

Habersham Central girls basketball coach Bill Bradley responds to a question at the FCA Media Day in Gainesville on Wednesday morning. Joining him on the stage were his players, Kyia Barrett and Jazky Bantaum, along with Raiders Cole Gary and Bryce Pittman, and boys coach Tommy Yancey.

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Raider basketball teams growing up together

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 4, 2022
   Both Habersham Central basketball teams have a lot of new faces this year, offering the biggest challenge to coaches Bill Bradley and Tommy Yancey.    Bradley is in his sixth year leading the Lady Raiders (17-10 in 2021-22), and he likes the progress his young team made in the summer.
Tallulah Falls players celebrate a point on Saturday against Mt. Pisgah. From left are Kitty Rodenas (running in), Addy McCoy, Chloe Kahwach, Sarah Jennings, Elsa Sanchez and Rebecca Heyl. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tallulah Falls players celebrate a point on Saturday against Mt. Pisgah. From left are Kitty Rodenas (running in), Addy McCoy, Chloe Kahwach, Sarah Jennings, Elsa Sanchez and Rebecca Heyl. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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One more for the title

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team knew there would be a pushback after dominating the first two sets Saturday against No. 1-ranked Mt. Pisgah. The Lady Patriots stole the third set of a grueling match and pushed TFS in the fourth, but the Lady Indians would not be denied.
Habersham Central’s Eathan Martin celebrates a touchdown with teammates during Friday’s win over Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Eathan Martin celebrates a touchdown with teammates during Friday’s win over Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders down Apalachee, fall short of playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Habersham Central ended its losing streak with a homecoming win over the Apalachee Wildcats Friday night, but their playoff hopes were dashed after Lanier failed to defeat Shiloh. The Raiders played Friday not knowing their fate for the end of the season.
Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings and the Lady Indians are having a historic season that continued into the state Elite 8 on Tuesday night after press time. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings and the Lady Indians are having a historic season that continued into the state Elite 8 on Tuesday night after press time. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Lady Indians reach first Elite 8

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Lady Indians have been in this position three previous times, but until Saturday, had yet to get past the Sweet 16. It took a comeback in the final set to secure a 3-1 win, as Tallulah Falls beat No. 6-ranked Galloway for the school’s first-ever Elite 8 berth.
Habersham Central’s Caleb Blackburn knocks a North Forsyth blocker off his feet during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Caleb Blackburn knocks a North Forsyth blocker off his feet during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders fall short, still have a pulse

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Raiders are not having the football season they envisioned in the spring and summer, but they have some hope to finish the season strong. Habersham Central fell in the final game of a month-long road trip Friday, 24-14, at North Forsyth.
Addy McCoy and the Lady Indians are having a historic season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Addy McCoy and the Lady Indians are having a historic season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Tallulah Falls volleyball battles in the Elite 8

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
   Tallulah Falls' volleyball team advanced to the state Final Four with a straight-set win over Logan County on Tuesday night.    The Lady Indians (33-11) won 25-10, 25-14 and 25-18 to advance to Saturday's state semifinal match. TFS will play at home against an opponent to be determined.

TFS’ Jennings named region player of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The All-Region 8-A DI volleyball teams were announced prior to Saturday’s region championship match at Tallulah Falls. Directly before the Lady Indians took the court and won their first-ever region title, several from Tallulah Falls earned All-Region distinction.
Gainesville’s Carmelo Byrd (23) rips the ball out from the grasp of Habersham Central’s Carson Parker during Friday night’s game at City Park in Gainesville. TOM ASKEW/Special

Gainesville’s Carmelo Byrd (23) rips the ball out from the grasp of Habersham Central’s Carson Parker during Friday night’s game at City Park in Gainesville. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders trampled under foot

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Matched up on the road against the undefeated Gainesville Red Elephants – the top-ranked team in Region 8-6A – the Habersham Central Raiders were shut out, suffering a 34-0 loss Friday night. “Obviously the score wasn’t what we wanted it to be, but our kids did a lot of really good things.
The Tallulah Falls volleyball team celebrated its first region championship Saturday. Team members are (front row, from left) Kitty Rodenas, Sofia Rueda, Elsa Sanchez, Sarah Jennings, Kate Gary and Chesney Tanksley. Back row are (from left) assistant coach Tykia Thompson, assistant coach Jo Kimbrel, Rebecca Heyl, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Julianne Shirley, Addy McCoy, Katarina Foskey, Claire Kelly, Skylyn Yaskiewicz, Chloe Kahwach and head coach Matt Heyl. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

The Tallulah Falls volleyball team celebrated its first region championship Saturday. Team members are (front row, from left) Kitty Rodenas, Sofia Rueda, Elsa Sanchez, Sarah Jennings, Kate Gary and Chesney Tanksley. Back row are (from left) assistant coach Tykia Thompson, assistant coach Jo Kimbrel, Rebecca Heyl, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Julianne Shirley, Addy McCoy, Katarina Foskey, Claire Kelly, Skylyn Yaskiewicz, Chloe Kahwach and head coach Matt Heyl. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Lady Indians win first region title

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
After four straight region runner-up finishes, the No. 5-ranked Lady Indians finally got over the hump Saturday at home in a 3-0 win over No. 7 Prince Avenue Christian. The win secured the regular season region champions the outright region title for the first time.