Two Habersham County high school teams are among the BLITZ Spring Sports Teams of the Year.
Habersham Central Raiders – Baseball
The Raiders made history in 2019. For two straight seasons prior, Habersham Central and coach Chris Akridge got out of the gate with quick starts, only to fall in the final week both seasons to dash any playoff hopes. This time was different, as guys like Peyton Irvin, Alex McFarlane, Colby Jones, Christian King, and others made sure it didn’t happen again. The Raiders went 19-13, making the playoffs for the first time since 2006 and only the second time in school history.
The boys fell at South Paulding in the opening round of the playoffs, but this is a group that gelled so well together and fought in one of the toughest regions in the state in order to make the historic run, which included a state ranking during the regular season.
Jefferson and Commerce also were named as baseball Teams of the Year.
Tallulah Falls Lady Indians – Girls Golf
All three of these teams were incredible in 2019. This Lady Indians group was anchored by a pair of sophomores in Brinson Hall and Maggie Jackson. The duo helped guide Tallulah Falls to an area championship, and followed it up with a top-5 finish at the state tournament, coming in 4th.
White County and Commerce also were named as Girls Golf Teams of the Year.
BLITZ named top prep sports teams in track and field, soccer, and tennis. For a complete list visit blitzsportsga.com.
