The Habersham Central swim team was in Athens over the weekend for the Clarke-Oconee Invitational.

   Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell has done plenty for the Diamond Raiders over the years – pitching, playing first base and appearing in the outfield for Coach Chris Akridge’s club.

   The Raiders were riding a five-game win streak, but hardly anybody gave them a chance to extend it to six against 10-1 Greer (S.C.) in the Franklin County Showcase over the weekend.

   Prior to this season, Duke defensive back Joshua Pickett – a Demorest native and former Habersham Central star – was relieved that the Blue Devils had reached a point of stability.

   Habersham Central athletics marked a monumental feat Tuesday in Mt. Airy when the Lady Raider wrestling team earned its first win in program history, taking down East Hall, 18-12.

   At the Habersham Central Football Banquet last weekend, several varsity level players were recognized for their hard work this past season.

   Habersham Central defended its own mats Saturday by easily taking first place in the Raider Invitational.

   Brianna Walter’s historic season continues.

   After the Habersham Central boys and girls varsity squads dismantled Stephens County in Mt. Airy last week, the teams were up to repeat the feat – this time in Toccoa.

   BLITZ Sports has named Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard as its Cross Country Runner of the Year for 2023.