Raiders welcome competition in scrimmages

Habersham Central graduate and future Point University football freshman Caleb Wade, last year’s team MVP, gives sage advice to the Raiders at Wednesday’s practice. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

This pass was just out of the reach of both the Habersham Central receiver and the Hart County defender. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Elijah Smith takes a pass out of the backfield in for a touchdown against Hart County on Wednesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Blandon Grizzle started inside on his first carry against Banks County before bouncing it out for an early touchdown run. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

WHAT A ZEKE-UENCE OF EVENTS Deep pass? Defender all over you? No problem for honorable mention all-state receiver Zeke Whittington, who pulled in this tough catch for six on Wednesday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Some of the varsity Raiders hang together while the JV portion of the scrimmage Wednesday against Hart County was going on. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Senior Carter Barrett shows plenty of leadership for the Raiders off the field as well. Above, he congratulates Landyn Savage for a hit that knocked an opponent’s helmet off. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Barrett lobbies for Tristan Clark to get into the action. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The fellas made sure to stay cool on a hot day. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham wide receiver Caleb Blackburn comes back to the line after a solid catch in the scrimmage. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

MIchael Hill makes a grab over the middle before the Hart County defender could arrive. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Raiders coach Benji Harrison gives instructions to players during the scrimmage. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff