Sports

Malique Charlton hit a home run in the Indians’ loss to East Jackson. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Malique Charlton hit a home run in the Indians’ loss to East Jackson. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Indians’ losing skid reaches 3 in 10-6 loss at East Jackson

News Staff
Friday, March 4, 2022
The Indians' current slide reached 3 in a 10-6 loss at East Jackson on Thursday, as TFS was unable to overcome a huge early deficit. East Jackson took a 1-0 lead in the first off starting pitcher Drew Bates, who wound up suffering the loss.
The video of this dunk went viral on multiple social media websites and in real time, sent Raiders fan in attendence into a frenzy. CODY ROGERS/Staff

The video of this dunk went viral on multiple social media websites and in real time, sent Raiders fan in attendence into a frenzy. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Raiders star Malachi Dooley commits to Toccoa Falls

Cody Rogers
Friday, March 4, 2022
If you want to keep seeing more of the electrifying slam dunks that Malachi Dooley entertained Raider basketball fans with throughout the season next year, you won’t have to travel very far to do it. He announced earlier this week that he will play for Toccoa Falls College next season.
Kelsey Banks and the rest of the Lady Raiders competed in a tournament earlier this season hosted by Piedmont University, where she will be playing basketball next season. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Kelsey Banks and the rest of the Lady Raiders competed in a tournament earlier this season hosted by Piedmont University, where she will be playing basketball next season. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Kelsey Banks to continue basketball career at Piedmont

Cody Rogers
Friday, March 4, 2022
Habersham Central’s Kelsey Banks will be taking her talents a few minutes down the road next season. The sharpshooting guard announced that she will continue her basketball career at the next level at Piedmont University.
Veronaye Charlton drives to the basket in Tallulah Falls’ state playoff matchup against Galloway. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Veronaye Charlton drives to the basket in Tallulah Falls’ state playoff matchup against Galloway. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lady Indians’ historic season ends with Elite 8 loss

Cody Rogers
Friday, March 4, 2022
The deepest run into the state playoffs in the history of Tallulah Falls School ended Tuesday night with the girls basketball team’s 55-43 loss to Galloway in the Elite 8 round. The Lady Indians came out firing on all cylinders, scoring with consistency throughout the first half.
Habersham Central’s Xavier Lopez takes the ball from a Lanier player on Feb. 18. RAEGAN TURNER/Special

Habersham Central’s Xavier Lopez takes the ball from a Lanier player on Feb. 18. RAEGAN TURNER/Special

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Shiloh visits Raiders’ pitch for big matches Friday

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Habersham Central’s soccer teams have a big date Friday night when Shiloh comes to town. The Raider boys (2-5-1, 1-3 Region 8-6A) will be looking for a way to get back on the winning track after a 2-0 loss to Buford on Friday night.
Coach Aric Mawdesley celebrates alongside the Raiders players on the bench after Cole Gary’s first dunk of his high school career. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Coach Aric Mawdesley celebrates alongside the Raiders players on the bench after Cole Gary’s first dunk of his high school career. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Mawdesley resigns after first year coaching Habersham Central boys basketball team

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Habersham Central boys basketball team is once again back on the search for a head coach less than a year removed from their last head coaching vacancy. Coach Aric Mawdesley informed The Northeast Georgian last week that he had resigned from the position.

Honora Kahwach ties Tallulah Falls School scoring record

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Tallulah Falls' girls soccer team rebounded after a pair of losses, grabbing a 6-2 home win over Stephens County on Feb. 24. With a 4-2 lead at the half, the girls were able to add another couple tallies in the second half to secure the victory.
JASON WHITNEY/Submitted

JASON WHITNEY/Submitted

Freshman wrestlers shine

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Raiders Wrestling Academy took six athletes to the Freshman state tournament for Georgia USA Wrestling. Justin Whitney (second from left) placed second in his weight class after four tough bouts.