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Pit Vipers shown (from left) are Frankie Pribyl, Marc Crotta, Brooke Hayes, Matthew Wolfe, Jake Owensby, Teyrk Tilley, Merrick Carnes along with Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling. SUBMITTED

Pit Vipers shown (from left) are Frankie Pribyl, Marc Crotta, Brooke Hayes, Matthew Wolfe, Jake Owensby, Teyrk Tilley, Merrick Carnes along with Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling. SUBMITTED

Pit Vipers add another BBQ championship

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
The stage was set in Kennesaw at the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival on Aug. 19-20. On the line was the 2022 Georgia BBQ Championship Series (GBC) Team of the Year title.
Callyn Chosewood (16) lands a spike through a West Forsyth defender to tie up the set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Callyn Chosewood (16) lands a spike through a West Forsyth defender to tie up the set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders fall in two tough region matches

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
The Habersham Central varsity volleyball team (5-4, 0-2 Region 8-6A) dropped their first two region matches of the season this past Tuesday, falling to North Forsyth in two sets, while taking the Jackson County Lady Panthers to three but ultimately losing 2-1.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett upends Stephens County’s T.J. Everett during Friday night’s game in Toccoa. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett upends Stephens County’s T.J. Everett during Friday night’s game in Toccoa. TOM ASKEW/Special

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That old familiar song

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Raiders coach Benji Harrison spent an unusually long time talking to his team after Friday’s season-opening 14-3 loss to Stephens County.
Miranda Chapa will be among the returning leaders for Tallulah Falls’ cross country team. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Miranda Chapa will be among the returning leaders for Tallulah Falls’ cross country team. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS cross country reloads after historic era ends

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Tallulah Falls School’s cross country program turns the page from the Evan Prince era. Now at the U.S. Naval Academy, Prince was a two-time region champion, and holds the TFS record for best time in cross country meet.
The Lady Raiders faced two challenging regional matches at home Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Lady Raiders faced two challenging regional matches at home Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders softball, volleyball face big challenges

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team lost two tough region matches Tuesday night.    The Lady Raiders battled Jackson County, taking the first set but falling in a close third frame, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11. Against North Forsyth, the Lady Raiders fell in straight sets, 25-13, 25-16.
Habersham Central's volleyball team won its first three games before falling twice Tuesday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central's volleyball team won its first three games before falling twice Tuesday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders look to bounce back

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team bounced back with two wins Thursday night, knocking off Lumpkin County in three sets (25-19, 18-25, 15-4) and sweeping Commerce 25-4, 25-8. The Lady Raiders improved to 5-2 this season.
After a long volley, Habersham Central’s Callyn Chitwood knocks down the final spike during the Lady Raiders’ win over Banks County on Aug. 11. Habersham played again Tuesday night on the road. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

After a long volley, Habersham Central’s Callyn Chitwood knocks down the final spike during the Lady Raiders’ win over Banks County on Aug. 11. Habersham played again Tuesday night on the road. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders get off to dominant 3-0 start

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Habersham Central varsity volleyball team held its first home matches of the season on Thursday, taking down Seckinger and Banks County in straight sets to stay unbeaten.
Habersham Central seniors Jayden Thomas (left) and Joni Littlejohn (right) do their pregame handshake. The Lady Raiders were jumping for joy after knocking off White County on Thursday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central seniors Jayden Thomas (left) and Joni Littlejohn (right) do their pregame handshake. The Lady Raiders were jumping for joy after knocking off White County on Thursday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Softball tops White County for first win

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Habersham Central’s softball earned its first win of the young season Thursday in a 5-3 triumph at White County. White County got two runs in the second inning for the early lead, but the Lady Raiders responded with three in the top of the third.

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TFS girls split road matches

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team played their second tri-match of the opening week, this time on the road against host school Hart County and Elbert County. After a three-set loss to Hart after taking a set lead, TFS rebounded with a convincing win over Elbert County to get back in the win column.
Hurricanes get together after a meet, inclkuding Tyler Willett, Sadie Hagel, Leah Culpepper, Skye Medley, Montgomery Roberts, Coach Mike Krippner, Caden Polley, Jesse Culpepper, Boone Roberts, Josh Martinez, Jayden Martinez, Grayson Penland and Teagan Penland. SUBMITTED

Hurricanes get together after a meet, inclkuding Tyler Willett, Sadie Hagel, Leah Culpepper, Skye Medley, Montgomery Roberts, Coach Mike Krippner, Caden Polley, Jesse Culpepper, Boone Roberts, Josh Martinez, Jayden Martinez, Grayson Penland and Teagan Penland. SUBMITTED

Hurricane swimmers blow through strong summer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hurricane Swim Team finished another successful summer season by qualifying for the state meet in Moultrie in July. The Hurricanes competed in both the GRPA District 7 Championships and the North Georgia Swim League Championships.