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Habersham Central defensive back Sutton Porter (25) picks the ball off during the football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee Friday night. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central defensive back Sutton Porter (25) picks the ball off during the football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee Friday night. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Raiders storm past Apalachee 38-8

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Friday, October 2, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central took care of business in a 38-8 win against the Wildcats at Harrison Stadium Friday night.A field goal by Kieran Wallace from the 29-yard line opened the game up.On the next drive, defensive back Sutton Porter picked the ball off to set up HCHS running back Kinley...
Habersham Central linebacker Noah Harkins (24) in action during a game between Habersham Central and Apalachee last season. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central linebacker Noah Harkins (24) in action during a game between Habersham Central and Apalachee last season. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders prepare to loot Apalachee

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Friday, October 2, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football (2-3, 1-1) is sailing on to more region play against the Wildcats (1-4, 0-2) at Apalachee High School on Friday, Oct. 2.It was tough sledding for the Raiders in a 40-7 loss to Jackson County on Friday, Sept. 25.
Habersham Central senior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) in action during a football game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) in action during a football game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Jackson County remains undefeated in win over Raiders

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Panthers dominated Habersham Central 40-7 at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.The undefeated Panthers entered as one of Georgia’s top teams, and a 26-point second quarter made the difference Friday night.The Raiders looked good in the first quarter, stopping the Panthers at...
Tallulah Falls senior Shelby Whisnant (17) and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point during a volleyball match at TFS on Tuesday, Sept. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Tallulah Falls senior Shelby Whisnant (17) and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point during a volleyball match at TFS on Tuesday, Sept. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Indians win back-to-back region titles

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Indians remained reigning volleyball region champions with a 3-0 win over Loganville Christian on the road Thursday, Sept. 24.The region dominance includes winning four of the last five titles.“I was very pleased with our win against Loganville,” Coach Matt Heyl said.
Habersham Central defensive tackle Leo Tomas (53) goes for the tackle during a football game between Jackson County and Habersham Central tonight. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central defensive tackle Leo Tomas (53) goes for the tackle during a football game between Jackson County and Habersham Central tonight. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Jackson County remains undefeated in a 40-7 win over the Raiders

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Friday, September 25, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Panthers dominated Habersham Central 40-7 at Raider Stadium tonight.The undefeated Panthers entered as one of the top teams in Georgia, and a 26-point second quarter made the difference tonight.The Raiders looked good in the first quarter by getting a stop on defense at midfield...
Habersham Central senior defender Jay Feltus (11) makes a play on the ball during a high school football game between Habersham Central and Loganville at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior defender Jay Feltus (11) makes a play on the ball during a high school football game between Habersham Central and Loganville at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders clash with Jackson County

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Friday, September 25, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football (2-2, 1-0) will face the reigning champion Panthers (4-0, 1-0) on homecoming night at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.The Raiders are coming off a big region 28-13 win against a much improved Loganville team on Sept. 18.“It’s been a great week,” HCHS...
Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) catches the ball and takes it to the house during a high school football game between Habersham Central and Loganville at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) catches the ball and takes it to the house during a high school football game between Habersham Central and Loganville at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders sail past Loganville 28-13

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central (2-2, 1-0) football topped region foe Loganville (2-2, 0-1) 28-13 at Red Devil Stadium on Friday, Sept. 19Habersham Central's offense struck first on its first play, with senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks launching a pass to senior wide receiver Jay Feltus for a...
Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus celebrates at Red Devil Stadium tonight. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus celebrates at Red Devil Stadium tonight. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Raiders sail past Loganville 28-13 on road

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Friday, September 18, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central (2-2) football topped region foe Loganville (2-2) 28-13 at Red Devil Stadium tonight.Habersham Central's offense struck first on its first play, with senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks launching a pass to senior wide receiver Jay Feltus.
Habersham Central senior wide receiver KJ Murray (12) returns the kick off during a football game between Habersham Central and Monroe Area at the Purple Pit on Friday, Sept. 4. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wide receiver KJ Murray (12) returns the kick off during a football game between Habersham Central and Monroe Area at the Purple Pit on Friday, Sept. 4. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders batten down the hatches for Loganville

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Friday, September 18, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders are coming off the bye week and sail to Loganville to start region play on Friday, Sept. 18.Habersham Central finished non-region play 1-2, with two losses on the road to a strong Hart County and Monroe area team.
Habersham Central sophomore Leah Williams (7) attacks the ball during a volleyball match between Banks County and Habersham County at the Raider Gymnasium on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Williams had eight kills and one ace against Walnut Grove on Thursday, Sept. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Leah Williams (7) attacks the ball during a volleyball match between Banks County and Habersham County at the Raider Gymnasium on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Williams had eight kills and one ace against Walnut Grove on Thursday, Sept. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders win back-to-back

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Raider volleyball team beat regional foe Walnut Grove (25-16, 25-13) and Locust Grove (25-20, 25-17) at Walnut Grove High School on Thursday, Sept. 10.“We limited our errors, played with good energy, and served the ball well,” HCHS Volleyball Head Coach Lindsay Herrin...