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Habersham Central’s Bill Simmons (70) closes in on Stephens County quarterback Benji Harrison, now the head coach of the Raiders, in a 1993 contest that was Habersham’s most recent road win against Stephens County. FILE

Habersham Central’s Bill Simmons (70) closes in on Stephens County quarterback Benji Harrison, now the head coach of the Raiders, in a 1993 contest that was Habersham’s most recent road win against Stephens County. FILE

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Harrison looks to come full circle

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 12, 2022
Nearly three decades ago, Habersham Central and Stephens County waged a defensive battle that 48 minutes could not even contain. On Sept. 10, 1993, Jerry Chapman’s then-school record 44-yard field goal sailed the uprights to give the Raiders a 6-3 overtime win over the Indians.

Anytime is a good time for a turnaround

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 12, 2022
In 27 years of high school football, I have seen my share of one-sided rivalries. And one thing holds true with all of them – the more lopsided the series or advantage, the sweeter the win. When I started my professional career in Lake City, Fla.
Habersham Central’s Abbey Donaldson talks up her teammates during a win last year. The Lady Raiders won their first game and hosted two matches Thursday night after press time. FILE

Habersham Central’s Abbey Donaldson talks up her teammates during a win last year. The Lady Raiders won their first game and hosted two matches Thursday night after press time. FILE

Lady Raiders spike Lakeview in 3

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Habersham Central’s volleyball team won its opening match Tuesday night, beating Lakeview in straight sets, 25-17, 25-19, 25-7. But Lady Raiders coach Lindsey Herrin said her girls still have work to put in.
Lady Raiders catcher, Shelby Rinefierd, gets signs for the next pitch. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders catcher, Shelby Rinefierd, gets signs for the next pitch. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Softball rallies late, but drops first game to Franklin County

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Habersham Central varsity softball team opened up its season Tuesday night with a 6-3 home loss to a tough Franklin County team. “I’m happy defensively, I thought we played very well [in that area],” Lady Raiders coach Karlyn Thompson said.
Kitty Rodenas helped Tallulah Falls to two opening wins on Tuesday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Kitty Rodenas helped Tallulah Falls to two opening wins on Tuesday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS starts out with two wins

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The quest for a third straight Sweet 16 has begun for the Lady Indians, who opened the season with a pair of wins over visiting Monroe Area and Stephens County on Tuesday evening. In the opening win over Monroe Area (25-12, 25-15), the Lady Indians raced out to a 9-1 lead.
Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church hope to help the Lady Raiders stay unbeaten with two matches Thursday night at home.

Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church hope to help the Lady Raiders stay unbeaten with two matches Thursday night at home.

Lady Raider volleyball opens at home

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
   Habersham Central's volleyball team improved to 3-0 with sweeps over Seckinger (25-14, 25-9) and Banks County (25-16, 25-17) on Thursday night.    The Lady Raider softball team got its first win of the year with a 5-3 decision at White County.
Habersham Central defenders Landyn Savage (21) and Caleb Blackburn (44) sack East Hall quarterback Jamarcus Harrison during the Raiders’ resounding 47-0 win in the preseason jamboree Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central defenders Landyn Savage (21) and Caleb Blackburn (44) sack East Hall quarterback Jamarcus Harrison during the Raiders’ resounding 47-0 win in the preseason jamboree Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Shove and thunder

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
On back-to-back plays Friday night, the Raiders fumbled their opening drive away and saw their head coach run over by an opposing player.
Habersham/Banks’ Ray Dean, though, got up for this big reception near midfield.

Habersham/Banks’ Ray Dean, though, got up for this big reception near midfield.

Battle of the Heroes

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The 9th Battle of the Heroes, a fundraiser for the Easton Foundation, was held Saturday night at Raider Stadium. Hall County first responders defeated the combined forces of Habersham/Banks counties 29-18 thanks to a strong first half.
Habersham Central’s Emma Forster will be one of the Lady Raiders’ senior leaders this season. Scan the code at the bottom of this page for the score from Tuesday’s opener.

Habersham Central’s Emma Forster will be one of the Lady Raiders’ senior leaders this season. Scan the code at the bottom of this page for the score from Tuesday’s opener.

Young softball team ready to compete

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Karly Thompson feels she is in the right place at the right time to lead the Lady Raider softball program. Thompson takes over for Bill Bradley, who stepped aside to focus on basketball. She played at Fannin County and recently coached at Washington County.
Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings will be one of the leaders of this year’s Lady Indians squad. DAVID BYARGEON/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings will be one of the leaders of this year’s Lady Indians squad. DAVID BYARGEON/Submitted

Lady Indians look to build on Sweet 16 runs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The 2022 version of the Tallulah Falls volleyball team has a high ceiling that coach Matt Heyl will look for the Lady Indians to reach. The varsity program lost quite a few seniors off last year’s Sweet 16 team, though return a dominant Sarah Jennings to lead the charge in her senior year.