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Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett dishes to a teammate during the Battle of the Borders tournament.

Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett dishes to a teammate during the Battle of the Borders tournament.

Raiders open regional play at Shiloh

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Habersham Central's basketball teams opened their regional season on the road Tuesday night at Shiloh after press time for the midweek edition, and both ran into close games.
The new turf is down at Raider Park in Demorest, and it is ready for the first official day of baseball practice on Jan. 9. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The new turf is down at Raider Park in Demorest, and it is ready for the first official day of baseball practice on Jan. 9. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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A whole new ballfield

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 30, 2022
Habersham Central baseball coach Chris Akridge can hardly believe his eyes. Akridge and his players have their own new field of dreams at Raider Park in Demorest, where full practices will begin Monday, Jan. 9.
MORRIS BROOKS/Submitted

MORRIS BROOKS/Submitted

Wrestlers conquer Viking Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Habersham Central’s wrestlers won the 11-team Viking Christmas Clash at East Hall High School on Dec. 22. Justin Whitney (157 pounds), Caleb Blackburn (165) and Callum Spivey (175) won first place, while Zach Chitwood (106), Draven Raines (120) and Westin Lakey (126) took second.
Habersham Central’s Cole Gary goes deep into the post earlier this season against White County. CODY ROGERS/Special

Habersham Central’s Cole Gary goes deep into the post earlier this season against White County. CODY ROGERS/Special

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Raiders edged by Monroe Area in showcase

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Habersham Central’s boys basketball team lost a close one to Monroe Area on Saturday, ending their five-game winning streak.    The Raiders (7-2) fell 67-63 in the Sandy’s Spiel Showcase on Monroe’s home floor.    “We didn’t play that well, and that is on me,” Raiders coach Tommy Yancey said.
Habersham wrestlers fared well at the Arrowhead Classic at Stephens County on Saturday. Participants included (front row, from left) Zach Chitwood, Westin Lakey and Andrew Sosebee. Middle row are (from left) Ryan McDonald, Eli Thorton, Justin Whitney and Callum Spivey. Back row are (from left) coach Morris Brooks, Javonte Brown, Jayden Garrison and Landyn Savage.

Habersham wrestlers fared well at the Arrowhead Classic at Stephens County on Saturday. Participants included (front row, from left) Zach Chitwood, Westin Lakey and Andrew Sosebee. Middle row are (from left) Ryan McDonald, Eli Thorton, Justin Whitney and Callum Spivey. Back row are (from left) coach Morris Brooks, Javonte Brown, Jayden Garrison and Landyn Savage.

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Raiders grapple to three titles, earn 3rd in Stephens tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Habersham Central was third among nine teams with six placers, 20 wins and 15 pinfalls to show for the Arrowhead Classic at Stephens County High School on Saturday.    "We placed third overall while giving up four weight classes,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman looks to set up the offense during the season opener against White County. CODY ROGERS/Special

Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman looks to set up the offense during the season opener against White County. CODY ROGERS/Special

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Raiders not leaning on scorching start

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 16, 2022
Habersham Central’s boys basketball team is off to its best start in 12 years, but first-year coach Tommy Yancey is not ready to throw a parade. “We’ve been winning, but I am not sure we’ve been playing good ball,” Yancey said of his 7-1 Raiders.
Habersham Central senior Caleb Blackburn (left) locks up his opponent during the Raider Invitational last weekend. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central senior Caleb Blackburn (left) locks up his opponent during the Raider Invitational last weekend. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raider wrestlers fall on senior night

News Staff
Friday, December 16, 2022
The Habersham Central varsity wrestling team fell to the Stephens County Indians 45-34 in an early senior night match Tuesday night. Two forfeits really hurt Habersham as the Indians had wrestlers for every weight class.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines draws defenders in before making a nice dropoff pass to Bryce Pittman for two of his game-high 22 points. CODY ROGERS/Special

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines draws defenders in before making a nice dropoff pass to Bryce Pittman for two of his game-high 22 points. CODY ROGERS/Special

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Raiders too much for Cedar Shoals

Cody Rogers
Friday, December 9, 2022
Habersham Central’s boys dominated the opposing Cedar Shoals basketball Tuesday night in a blowout 70-47 win. “We came out with a good energy,” Coach Tommy Yancey said. “We played really good defense in the first half and then established a lead.
Kyia Barrett separates herself from a few nearby defenders and eyes her mid-range jump shot against Cedar Shoals Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Special

Kyia Barrett separates herself from a few nearby defenders and eyes her mid-range jump shot against Cedar Shoals Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Special

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Lady Raiders’ defense locks down for a win

Cody Rogers
Friday, December 9, 2022
After trading wins and losses in their first four games, Habersham Central girls basketball team pushed their record over .500 with a lopsided 49-30 win over Cedar Shoals Tuesday night.
Westin Lakey secures the first pin for Habersham Central in their match against North Hall. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Westin Lakey secures the first pin for Habersham Central in their match against North Hall. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider wrestling ekes out criteria win over North Hall

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
The Habersham Central wrestling team edged out a close victory over North Hall in a non-regional duals match on Tuesday, 40-39, at the Ninth Grade Academy.