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Left to right, seniors Charlotte Stafford, Keira Webb, Ava Carnes, Azaria Junaid and Jaeda-Lee Daniel-Joseph smile for a photo on the tennis court. (Submitted)

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Lady Indians ride to new heights

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Friday, May 22, 2026

By Landen ToddThe best senior class of all time for the Tallulah Falls girls tennis program was what helped lead them to a program first in a State Runner-Up finish. Five Lady Indians dominated the record books and opponents alike throughout the spring, carving out an unforgettable season.

Habersham Central rising senior Parks York (4) makes a jumping grab during a football scrimmage between Franklin County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, May 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders wreck Lions in spring scrimmage

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

By Landen ToddHabersham Central already looked strong after wrecking the Lions during its scrimmage at Raider Stadium on Friday, May 15. The Raiders reached 40 points by the end of the third quarter, while the Lions had only one field goal.

The Habersham Central girls golf team includes Coach Shawn Blackburn, Jamie Baker, Kadyn Green, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Aedyn James, Coach Joni Blackburn and Coach Sydney Blackburn. (Submitted)

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Lady Raiders make ready for state championship

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Friday, May 15, 2026

By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central girls’ golf team has been preparing for the state championship after taking home the Area Championship on April 20. The Lady Raiders will battle it out in 36 holes at Jekyll Island against 11 other teams for the state championship on May 18-19.

Tallulah Falls senior Versean Turnquest (11) shoots the ball during the state playoff match between Tattnall Square Academy and Tallulah Falls at Amick Field on Friday, May 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Indians move on to Elite 8

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

By Landen ToddThe Tallulah Falls boys soccer team (16-1) held on for a 4-3 win against the Trojans (5-8) in the GIAA state playoffs at Amick Field on Friday, May 8. TFS has won 16 straight.The Indians were in control, holding a 4-0 lead with 20 minutes left in the match.

Senior Meg LaBarbera was named first team and Midfielder of the Year, Senior Eden Turner earned first team, senior goal keeper Kelsie Campbell was named second team and junior Madi Wilbanks made second team all-region.

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Four Lady Raiders earn All-Region Awards

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Friday, May 8, 2026

By Landen ToddThis Habersham Central girls soccer team could not have made it to the state playoffs without four special Lady Raiders who earned all-region awards in 5A Region-8.

Habersham Central senior infielder Hudson Gailey (10) prepares to throw the ball during a state playoff game between Habersham Central Greenbrier at Raider Park on Saturday, April 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders amazing run comes to an end

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By Landen ToddThe War Eagles swept the Habersham Central baseball team in the 5A state playoffs at Woodward Academy on Friday, May 1. The Raiders finished the season with a 23-11 overall record and made a third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance.

Sadie Chambers, center, was the region champion in the girls high jump at Loganville High School in the region track meet on Thursday, April 23. (Submitted)

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Lady Raiders place fifth in region

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Friday, May 1, 2026

By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central track team traveled to Loganville High School to compete in the region track meet on Thursday, April 23. The girls finished fifth overall while the boys finished sixth.“I think we did well overall at Regions,” HCHS Track and Field Head Coach Jonathan Long said.

Habersham Central junior designated hitter Mason Witt (15) celebrates his walk off with Mav Chitwood (5), Micah Huff (23) and junior Caden McCallister (3) during a state playoff game between Habersham Central and Greenbrier at Raider Park on Saturday, April 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders head to third consecutive Sweet 16

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

By Landen ToddHabersham Central baseball took game three from a 2-1 walk-off win against the Wolfpack in the first round of the 5A state playoffs at Raider Park on Saturday, April 25. The Raiders will make its third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance.

Habersham Central junior golfer Tristan Farr prepares to putt the ball. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders place fourth in area tournament

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Friday, April 24, 2026

By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central boys golf team came in fourth in the area tournament at the Apple Mountain Golf Course on Tuesday, April 21. The Raiders scored 310 overall right behind the third place Rome with a score of 306.Loganville took home the trophy scoring 294 overall.

The Habersham Central girls golf team includes: (left to right) Coach Shawn Blackburn, Jamie Baker, Kadyn Green, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Aedyn James, Coach Joni Blackburn and Coach Sydney Blackburn. (Submitted)

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Lady Raiders are Area Champions

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central girls golf team took home the Area Championship at the Apple Mountain Golf Course on Monday, April 20. Lady Raiders placed first with a 254, Loganville placed second with a 265 and Jackson County was third with a 271.