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Habersham Central graduate and future Point University football freshman Caleb Wade, last year’s team MVP, gives sage advice to the Raiders at Wednesday’s practice. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central graduate and future Point University football freshman Caleb Wade, last year’s team MVP, gives sage advice to the Raiders at Wednesday’s practice. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raiders welcome competition in scrimmages

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 24, 2022
The intense summer heat could not slow down Habersham Central’s burgeoning 2022 football squad from doing what it does best – compete on every play. The Raiders hosted a six-team round robin scrimmage Wednesday and Thursday for area teams to get in some work in pads against another opponent.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett will be among the veteran leaders of the 2022-23 Lady Raider squad. FILE

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett will be among the veteran leaders of the 2022-23 Lady Raider squad. FILE

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Lady Raiders picking up the pace early

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Habersham Central’s girls basketball team has some new faces contributing this year, but they are already building chemistry and picking up wins in summer play. The Lady Raiders went 4-0 at GHSA camp last week and traveled to another camp in Ringgold early this week.
GRANT GUNTER/Submitted

GRANT GUNTER/Submitted

Habersham County 8U softball All-Stars

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Friday, June 17, 2022
Members of Habersham County Recreation’s 8U softball all-stars for 2022 are (front row, from left) Carlie Wilson, Raelyn “Lou” Kimsey, Josie Barron, Emmeline Penland, Kinner Johnson and Emmy Wright.
Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman will be a player to watch during his senior season, but new Raiders coach Tommy Yancey is hoping to build a balanced team of players that feed off each other. FILE

Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman will be a player to watch during his senior season, but new Raiders coach Tommy Yancey is hoping to build a balanced team of players that feed off each other. FILE

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Raider cagers win while they learn new system

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 17, 2022
The veterans on Habersham Central’s boys basketball team have worked with three different head coaches, learning a new system each time. New coach Tommy Yancey is hoping his system is the one that sticks, as the Raiders put in work in various summer leagues and showcases.
Habersham Central’s Bland Grizzle plows ahead against Hart County. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Bland Grizzle plows ahead against Hart County. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raiders showing well in summer 7-on-7s

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 17, 2022
Habersham Central’s football team is putting in work in the heat to get better before the calendar turns to fall. The Raiders reached the quarterfinals of a 30-team 7-on-7 tournament at the University of Georgia on Tuesday. They competed in another multi-team event on Thursday morning as well.
Members of Habersham County Recreation’s 8U orange baseball all-stars for 2022 are (front row, from left) Owen Harrelson, Judah Borrow, Hudson Thacker, Thor Franklin and Hank Heintz. Middle row are (from left) Noah Whitlow, Sylas Thibeault, Harlan Wilbanks, Kobe Goss and Christian Justice. Back row are (from left) Coach Stacey Justice, Manager James Whitlow, Coach Jon Wilbanks and Coach Cole Franklin. GRANT GUNTER/Submitted

Members of Habersham County Recreation’s 8U orange baseball all-stars for 2022 are (front row, from left) Owen Harrelson, Judah Borrow, Hudson Thacker, Thor Franklin and Hank Heintz. Middle row are (from left) Noah Whitlow, Sylas Thibeault, Harlan Wilbanks, Kobe Goss and Christian Justice. Back row are (from left) Coach Stacey Justice, Manager James Whitlow, Coach Jon Wilbanks and Coach Cole Franklin. GRANT GUNTER/Submitted

Habersham County Recreational All-Star teams

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington jukes two Hart County defenders during the spring game on May 20. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington jukes two Hart County defenders during the spring game on May 20. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raiders’ fall slate leaves room for optimism

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Habersham Central has not been able to realistically contend for a region title in football the last two years. But it’s a new day, and a new region.
Members of Habersham County’s 8U blue all-stars are (front row, from left) Grady Witt, Landon Sosebee, Asher Nichols, Rennon Woodruff, Reid Hammond and Brock Wall. Second row are (from left) Tucker Smith, Oliver Radford, Landon Mills, Cayman McFarlin, Jackson Dobbs and Joshua Moline. Back row are (from left) Trent Wall, Logan Witt, Steven Mills, Ricky Woodruff, Chip McFarlin, Ronnie Hammond and Tyler Nichols. GRANT GUNTER/Submitted

Members of Habersham County’s 8U blue all-stars are (front row, from left) Grady Witt, Landon Sosebee, Asher Nichols, Rennon Woodruff, Reid Hammond and Brock Wall. Second row are (from left) Tucker Smith, Oliver Radford, Landon Mills, Cayman McFarlin, Jackson Dobbs and Joshua Moline. Back row are (from left) Trent Wall, Logan Witt, Steven Mills, Ricky Woodruff, Chip McFarlin, Ronnie Hammond and Tyler Nichols. GRANT GUNTER/Submitted

Habersham County Recreation Baseball All-Stars

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Friday, June 10, 2022

In Brief: Piedmont hoops camp in August

News Staff
Friday, June 10, 2022
The Piedmont University basketball camp is open to rising 1st-8th grade boys and girls from Aug. 1-4, 2022. The camp is from 8 a.m. to noon each day, and it will take place at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on Piedmont University’s campus.
Piedmont’s Carter Ballstadt celebrates a base hit during a game this season. KARL L. MOORE/Submitted

Piedmont’s Carter Ballstadt celebrates a base hit during a game this season. KARL L. MOORE/Submitted

Piedmont star earns All-American honors

News Staff
Friday, June 10, 2022
Piedmont baseball’s Carter Ballstadt was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American, the organization announced Wednesday. Ballstadt earned a spot on the first team listing for Division III as an outfielder.