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The Raider Wire
The student news site of North Forsyth High School

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Softball Season Recap

Kate Jennings, Editor in Chief • October 30, 2024

This year's softball season was full of ups and downs for our Lady Raiders. The season started out rough at first, with the girls struggling to win their games, but as the season progressed, they learned...

Shelby Morgan posing alongside her parents on senior night.

Shining the Spotlight this Month onto an Athlete!

Kinley Waltman, editor-in-chief • September 30, 2024

This month, we're excited to highlight Shelby Morgan, an athlete whose enthusiasm and optimism has had a significant influence on the softball team this season. Morgan reflects on her athletic career,...

Junior Abby Castleberry, #32, hits the ball to help score points for the North Forsyth Raider Varsity softball team. Photo by: Emmelyn Harrison

Raider Varsity Softball Destroys the Danes

Emmelyn Harrison, Staff Writer • September 30, 2021

On Thursday, Sept. 16, after school at Gainesville High School, the North Forsyth Varsity softball team faced off against the Gainesville Danes. The Raiders dominated Gainesville, winning the game 17-0.    The...

Senior, #8, Maggie Mcbrayer hits a double into right center.

Seniors Shine in 15-0 Win

Drew Bearden, Staff Writer • September 30, 2020

North Forsyth’s varsity softball team hosted Gainesville for senior night and won 15-0 in only three innings on Monday, Sept. 28. Senior, #34, Haley Mize started out the game pitching, only allowing...

The Lady Raiders are grouped together with their coaches after the deciding game following their doubleheader Sweet Sixteen. North's team lost 7-5 in the first game but revived themselves in the second by winning 13-8. In the deciding game they won again with 11-1.

Lady Raider Varsity Softball Team Tackles Their Sweet Sixteen

Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor • October 22, 2019

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Lady Raider Varsity Softball team completed their Sweet Sixteen at the Raider Valley against Hillgrove’s Hawks. The two teams played two games within a four hour time period. For...

The Lady Raiders have fought long and hard all season to get to this point. So with a final score of 5-3, the Lady Raiders win the region championship.

Raider Varsity Softball Team Wins Region Championship Against South 5-3

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer • October 30, 2018

This year the Lady Raiders softball team won the region championship against South with a score of 5-3. After battling for seven grueling innings, the Lady Raiders broke free and won. When interviewed...

North Forsyth’s Lady Raiders Are All About That Base

Carena Ravenel, Staff writer • September 21, 2018

On September 17, the Lady Raider Varsity Softball team destroyed East Hall’s Vikings with a final score of 8-0. Our team certainly proved themselves worthy to be out in the field after such a thrilling...

Juniors Addie Harris, starting shortstop, and Madelyn Oliver, starting second baseman, celebrate in the North Georgia softball dugout after a motivating speech from Coach Henderson. “Playing at North Georgia is a great experience,” says Harris after the game, “especially for the girls who are motivated to play collegiate softball.”

Varsity Lady Raiders Dominate Madison County

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer • September 8, 2016

Last night at 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 7, the North Forsyth Varsity Lady Raiders play at the North Georgia campus’ softball field, facing the Madison County Lady Red Raiders in a non-region game. After a three-game...

Freshman pitcher, Sarah Lowe, was wicked on the mound. With five strikeouts within the first three innings, she readied her team to fight against South.

North Forsyth’s JV Softball Team Fights Hard Against South

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer • August 31, 2016

North Forsyth’s Lady Raiders Junior Varsity softball team competed with South Forsyth on August 29, finishing the game with a disappointing score of 8-3 and a loss for the Lady Raiders. However, regardless...

Sophomore Lauren Hogan brings in a run with a good hit in the second inning.

Lady Raiders Compete in First Games of the Season

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer • August 28, 2015

On Tuesday, August 11th, the North Forsyth High School Varsity softball team played the Gladiators at John’s Creek. Junior pitcher Sara King started the game, relieved only by senior Courtney Walls in...

Jaimee Davis, sophomore and Junior Varsity Lady Raiders catcher, stands on second base after her steal to second on a wild pitch at home plate. She caught for the entirety of the game for pitcher and junior, Courtney Walls.

Raiders on Raiders

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer • October 14, 2014

With the girls pumped to play some softball, the Junior Varsity Lady Raiders softball team hustled onto the field last Thursday, September 25th, ready to dominate Habersham, who are also called the Raiders....

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