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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.
Chelsea Drabik/Submitted

Chelsea Drabik/Submitted

Clarkesville wrestlers going national

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
On Feb. 18, eight wrestlers from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School went to the NCISAA State Championship at Providence Day. Six of the eight Eagle athletes placed at the tournament.
Kyia Barrett was one of three Lady Raiders who earned all-region awards for the 2021-2022 season. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Kyia Barrett was one of three Lady Raiders who earned all-region awards for the 2021-2022 season. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders come up one basket short in region semifinal, win No. 3 seed

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Habersham Central girls have come a long way since the 40-plus point thrashing they received when they traveled to Buford High School in the regular season, and it was evident last Friday in the region semifinal game.

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Raiders in win column after Stephens Co. stomp

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Habersham Central baseball team rode a six-run second inning to a lopsided 11-2 win over the Stephens County Indians in the second of two games last Saturday, notching their first win of the 2022 baseball season.
CODY ROGERS/Staff

CODY ROGERS/Staff

Tallulah Falls hosting state playoff games tonight

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Both teams had plenty of reasons to celebrate throughout the regular season and region tournaments, and due to all the success, both the TFS boys and girls basketball teams will host their first-round games in the 2021-2022 Georgia High School State Playoffs. The Lady Indians have a No.
Habersham Central's Taylor Wade looks to post up during her final game Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central's Taylor Wade looks to post up during her final game Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Raider hoops teams battle in state playoffs

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
   Habersham Central's girls fell 73-43 to Sprayberry in their first-round game on Tuesday night. The Lady Raiders trailed by 9 at halftime but could not close the gap in the second half.    Habersham finished the season 17-10.
Habersham Central’s Kelsey Banks fires a 3-pointer against Winder-Barrow on Friday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Kelsey Banks fires a 3-pointer against Winder-Barrow on Friday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Fighting for their seasons

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Lady Raiders fell just a couple shots short of securing the No. 2 seed and an automatic bid into the state tournament last Friday when they lost by a slim 47-45 margin to the rival Winder-Barrow Lady Bulldoggs.
Habersham Central’s Sarah Clark flexes after a goal as she is mobbed by teammates (from left) J.R. Campbell, Sydney Turner, Piper Turner, Madison Gabrels and Ansley Means. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Sarah Clark flexes after a goal as she is mobbed by teammates (from left) J.R. Campbell, Sydney Turner, Piper Turner, Madison Gabrels and Ansley Means. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders flexing

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Lady Warriors from White County have had the Habersham Central’s number on the soccer pitch the last few years, so the Lady Raiders were a little extra excited last Thursday when they capped off a 3-1 win.