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Habersham Central’s MaryKate Bush, Allie Church and Ansley McAllister celebrate a point during a home game against Banks County. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s MaryKate Bush, Allie Church and Ansley McAllister celebrate a point during a home game against Banks County. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Lady Raiders take on final two region volleyball matches

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
   Habersham Central’s volleyball team took one of four matches in a tournament over the weekend against tough competition to sharpen up for the final weeks of the season leading to the region tournament.
Raider fans were out in force Friday night, as they always are. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raider fans were out in force Friday night, as they always are. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Band of Blue, rowdies took it up a notch

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
Last week’s game against Stephens County did not go the Raiders’ way, as has been the case many times in that series. But the evening was far from a total loss.
Habersham Central’s Caleb Wade goes up high for a catch against a Stephens County defender last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Caleb Wade goes up high for a catch against a Stephens County defender last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Dogg gone familiar scenario

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
Habersham Central finds itself in a similar situation to last year. The Raiders finished the non-conference slate 2-2 for the second straight season, and they face off with Winder-Barrow in the Region 8-6A opener.
Habersham Central’s volleyball team gathers for a quick conference during a recent home game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s volleyball team gathers for a quick conference during a recent home game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham volleyball splits Tuesday night region matches

News Staff
Thursday, September 23, 2021
In two region matchups Tuesday night, Sept. 22, the Lady Raiders split games against two teams on opposite ends of the Region 8-6A standings. Facing the 33-6 Dacula Falcons in the first match, Habersham Central lost in straight sets, losing both sets by a score of 25-17.

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Lady Raiders’ bats erupt

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Habersham Central softball team won three out of their four games played over the weekend in a tournament in Morgan County thanks largely to an offensive eruption in all three games won. The Lady Raiders scored a total of 28 runs in those three games.
Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener meets Murphy’s Torin Rogers at the net for one of many confrontations during Monday’s match. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener meets Murphy’s Torin Rogers at the net for one of many confrontations during Monday’s match. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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TFS gets revenge on Murphy

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball players, coaches and fans knew Monday’s rematch with Murphy was a big game. In a raucous college-type atmosphere, the Lady Indians secured a monster win over previously-undefeated Murphy (N.C.
MaryKate Bush comes up with a strong spike during the Lady Raiders win over Banks County last Thursday, Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

MaryKate Bush comes up with a strong spike during the Lady Raiders win over Banks County last Thursday, Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders take 2 of 3

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
On a three-match day on Sept. 16, the Lady Raiders volleyball team went 2-1 thanks to impressive, back-to-back straight set wins over Rabun County and Banks County in the last two matches. In a closely contested opening match, they lost 2-1 against Cherokee Bluff.
Habersham Central’s Sirmarcus Burney battles through a tackle against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Sirmarcus Burney battles through a tackle against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Turnovers, long TDs hurt Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Stephens County continued its ownership of Currahee Mountain on Friday night with a 35-18 win over Habersham Central at Raider Stadium.
Habersham Central’s Jonathan Adams tosses the ball to an official after forcing a fumble on the first play of the second half against White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jonathan Adams tosses the ball to an official after forcing a fumble on the first play of the second half against White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders prepare for ‘old school’ rival Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 17, 2021
One would think losing 23 of the last 24 matchups with Stephens County would discourage the boys from Habersham Central, but the Raiders are relishing the opportunity to knock off the undefeated Indians on Friday night.