Lady Raiders take second in region, host first playoff game in nine years

Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade (left) battles Lanier’s Kiara Johnson for possession during Friday’s regional semifinal.
Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade (left) battles Lanier’s Kiara Johnson for possession during Friday’s regional semifinal.

   The Region 8-6A championship game did not go the way of Habersham Central’s girls basketball team, but getting there was a major milestone for the program.

   The Lady Raiders ea…