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The box sits at the Diamond Memorial Fields next to the Habersham Fairgrounds and it operates similar to Little Free Library, but for sports equipment. (Landen Todd/Staff)

The box sits at the Diamond Memorial Fields next to the Habersham Fairgrounds and it operates similar to Little Free Library, but for sports equipment. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Donation box helps kids in need

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Friday, September 11, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Aspiring Sporting Chance has a donation box for kids who need sporting equipment.The ASC donation box began as a deeply-rooted passion project by the Mulkey family, though early skepticism temporarily stalled the Mulkey family’s momentum.“Over the years, we manually coordinated...
Habersham Central infielder Hailey Bochat (22) throws the ball during a softball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 1. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central infielder Hailey Bochat (22) throws the ball during a softball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 1. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central wins fourth straight

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Raiders took down Mountain View 7-3 for their fourth-straight win at Mountain View High School on Thursday, Sept. 4.In the first inning, the Habersham Central offense struck first with an RBI single by the Habersham Central catcher Brinkley Gilleland.
Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) makes a leaping touchdown grab during the football game between Habersham Central and Monroe Area at the Purple Pit on Friday, Sept. 4. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) makes a leaping touchdown grab during the football game between Habersham Central and Monroe Area at the Purple Pit on Friday, Sept. 4. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Monroe Area takedown Raiders 49-17

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Friday, September 4, 2026
By Landen ToddMonroe Area (3-0) takes care of the Raiders (1-2) 49-17 at the Purple Pit on a hot Friday night.Habersham Central senior linebacker Griffen Cunningham recovered a fumble on Monroe Area’s 26-yard line on the Purple Hurricanes' first drive.The Raiders moved downfield and chose to go for...
Habersham Central defense in action during the football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central defense in action during the football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders sail to Monroe Area

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Friday, September 4, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football (1-1) heads on the road to play Monroe Area (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 4.The Raiders are coming off a big 45-7 win over their big rival Stephens County at Raider Stadium last Friday.“It’s been a good week.
Habersham Central senior linebacker CJ Davis (3) runs with the ball after intercepting it during the football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior linebacker CJ Davis (3) runs with the ball after intercepting it during the football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders take home opener 45-7

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football (1-1) bounced back with a 45-7 win over the Indians (0-2) at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28It was a much-needed win after a poor showing last week in a 51-3 loss to Hart County on the road.“Well, everybody had counted us dead after week one,” HCHS...
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Raiders take home opener 45-7 against Stephens County

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Friday, August 28, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football (1-1) bounced back against the Indians (0-2) with a final score of 45-7 at Raider Stadium tonight.It was a much-needed win after a poor showing last week in a 51-3 loss to Hart County on the road.Senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks showed up in a big way...
Habersham Central players run on to the field during last year’s game against Stephens. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central players run on to the field during last year’s game against Stephens. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders clash with the Indians

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Friday, August 28, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football (0-1) is set to play longtime foe Stephens County (0-1) at Raider Stadium tonight.The Raiders are looking for a better outing after opening the season with a 51-3 loss to Hart County at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21.“We’ve had a good week of...
Habersham Central senior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) runs with the ball during the football game between Habersham Central and Hart County at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) runs with the ball during the football game between Habersham Central and Hart County at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders stunned 51-3

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football could not get anything going in a 51-3 loss against Hart County at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21.“We didn’t play at all,” HCHS Benji Harrison said. “I was embarrassed by how the game went. It’s my job to make sure that doesn’t happen again.
(Landen Todd/Staff)

(Landen Todd/Staff)

Hart County dominates 51-3 against Raiders

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Friday, August 21, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders were stunned 51-3 against Hart County at Herndon Stadium tonight.The Bulldogs poured on 44 points in the first half alone.The Raiders looked out of character from the scrimmages with not being able to connect on passes, having turnovers, missed tackles, and self-inflicted...
The Habersham Central Raiders run onto the field during last year’s season. (Landen Todd/Staff)

The Habersham Central Raiders run onto the field during last year’s season. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders open up voyage in Hart County

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Friday, August 21, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football opens up the season on the road to face the Bulldogs on Friday, Aug. 21.The team came off a strong performance in their scrimmage against Lumpkin on Aug. 7, where the Habersham Central starters dominated.Now that school is back in session, the Raiders have...