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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.
From left, Allie Church, Abbey Donaldson and Emma Forster are looking for big senior years for Habersham Central.

From left, Allie Church, Abbey Donaldson and Emma Forster are looking for big senior years for Habersham Central.

Lady Raider teams open season Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team won its opening match Tuesday night, beating Lakeview in straight sets, 25-17, 25-19, 25-7.    The Lady Raider softball team made a late rally against Franklin County but fell 6-3 in their opener at home.
If Jacob Adams’ enthusiasm is any indication, this is going to be a fun group of Raiders this year. They are going to win some ball games, too. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

If Jacob Adams’ enthusiasm is any indication, this is going to be a fun group of Raiders this year. They are going to win some ball games, too. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

How do the Raiders look? Pretty good to me

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 5, 2022
It’s usually my job to ask the questions, but everywhere I go lately, I get the same question posed to me. How are the Raiders looking this year?
Jake Hall (right) looks to beat a defender in the midfield during play in Germany. ROBBIE HALL/Submitted

Jake Hall (right) looks to beat a defender in the midfield during play in Germany. ROBBIE HALL/Submitted

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Rising Tallulah Falls senior hones pitch skills in Germany

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 5, 2022
Jake Hall will be a newcomer to Tallulah Falls’ soccer team this year, and he is bringing some international experience with him. The senior transfer from Collins Hill High School played with Global Soccer Development in Germany this summer against some of the world’s top competitors.
Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church are two of the team’s top returners. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church are two of the team’s top returners. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Experienced Lady Raiders eye big goals

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Habersham Central’s volleyball team is poised for another strong season coming off a playoff berth in 2021. The Lady Raiders – who finished 25-15 and third in the region last season – will be facing a new region that does not include Buford or Dacula. “There’s pros and cons to the whole thing.
The linemen worked on engagement at the point of attack. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The linemen worked on engagement at the point of attack. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Back in pads

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Habersham Central’s Raiders were back on the field Monday in the rain with pads and helmets on, ready to hit a little bit.
Habersham Central’s Alex Ethridge works on his bench press before practice Thursday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Alex Ethridge works on his bench press before practice Thursday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Clangin’ and bangin’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 29, 2022
The Raiders have a week until their preseason scrimmage at East Hall, and they get to put on pads starting Monday. 
The Soque River Spurs dinner is always a great meal and a good opportunity for fellowship and celebrating love of the outdoors. FILE

The Soque River Spurs dinner is always a great meal and a good opportunity for fellowship and celebrating love of the outdoors. FILE

Soque River Spurs set for banquet

News Staff
Friday, July 29, 2022
The Soque River Spurs, the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, will hold its annual fundraising dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Community House in Cornelia. The event is in its ninth year and will feature dinner, auctions and raffles of outdoor merchandise.
Clark Wheeler shows off his record-tying bass. MELISSA CUMMINGS/Submitted

Clark Wheeler shows off his record-tying bass. MELISSA CUMMINGS/Submitted

Catching bass, taking names

News Staff
Friday, July 29, 2022
The shoal bass state record was broken just last year, and now that record has been tied. Clark Wheeler of Arabi is the proud new angler who will share the shoal bass state record.