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Habersham Central senior outfielder Maverick Chitwood (5) beats out the throw during a baseball game between Alcovy and Habersham Central. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior outfielder Maverick Chitwood (5) beats out the throw during a baseball game between Alcovy and Habersham Central. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders make history on senior night

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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central (21-8, 9-3) dominated 15-0 against Alcovy (3-18, 0-11) in a run-rule third inning on senior night at Raider Park on Wednesday, April 15. The Raiders closed the season out with the most wins ever in a regular season with 21.“Phenomenal senior group.
Assistant Coach Brian Velazquez, Assistant Coach Jadie Hatcher, Maeve Hatcher, Alex Rokoska, Handley James and Coach C.J. Stockel pose at the Region Championship at Monroe Golf Club on Monday, April 13. (Submitted)

Assistant Coach Brian Velazquez, Assistant Coach Jadie Hatcher, Maeve Hatcher, Alex Rokoska, Handley James and Coach C.J. Stockel pose at the Region Championship at Monroe Golf Club on Monday, April 13. (Submitted)

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Lady Indians 3-peat as Region Champions

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Indians pulled off the unthinkable with a three-peat as Region Champions on Monday, April 13, taking first with a score of 167 at Monroe Golf Club. The girls qualified for state for their 10th berth in program history.
Habersham Central senior golfer Kadyn Green drives the ball during a matchup between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Apple Mountain Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior golfer Kadyn Green drives the ball during a matchup between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Apple Mountain Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders top Stephens

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Friday, April 10, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central girls golf beat the Indians at Apple Mountain Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8. The Lady Raiders had an overall score of 131 and Stephens County scored 145.“They played decent,” HCHS Girls Golf Head Coach Shawn Blackburn said.
Habersham Central defenders Sawyer Burgess (14), Noah Harkins (24) and Parks York (4) celebrate a fumble during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central defenders Sawyer Burgess (14), Noah Harkins (24) and Parks York (4) celebrate a fumble during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders locked and loaded

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
By Landen ToddAfter an amazing run to the playoffs last season, Habersham Central football is gearing up this April for a big 2026 campaign.“I mean, you look back at what you did and you’re proud of what we did,” HCHS Football Head Coach Benji Harrison said back in February.
Habersham Central junior tennis player Kailey Otero hits the ball during a region tournament match-up between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Monday, March 30. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior tennis player Kailey Otero hits the ball during a region tournament match-up between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Monday, March 30. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Tennis teams make state playoffs

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Both the Raiders and Lady Raiders tennis teams placed third in the region tournament for a state tournament playoff berth on Wednesday, April 1 at Victor Lord Park in Winder. RaidersThe boys team first lost to Loganville, but beat Jackson County for the third seed.
Habersham Central junior pitcher Ethan Wheeler (6) pitches the ball during a game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Monday, March 20. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior pitcher Ethan Wheeler (6) pitches the ball during a game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Monday, March 20. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders sweep Jackson County, 4-3

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central baseball (16-7, 7-2) rolls continue after beating the Panthers 4-3 at Jackson County High School on Wednesday, April 1. The Raiders have now won six games in a row.
Habersham Central senior forward Jake Mihalick (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central. Mihalick has committed to play basketball with North Greenville University. (LANDEN TODD/Staff)

Habersham Central senior forward Jake Mihalick (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central. Mihalick has committed to play basketball with North Greenville University. (LANDEN TODD/Staff)

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Mihalick heads to next level

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central senior Jake Mihalick is set to play basketball for North Greenville University after graduating this May.The connection happened when Mihalick went to a basketball camp and met someone connected to the program.
Tallulah Falls junior pitcher Drew Barron (10) runs to sec- ond base during the baseball game between George Walton Academy and Tallulah Falls at Higgins Baseball Complex on Tuesday, March 17. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Tallulah Falls junior pitcher Drew Barron (10) runs to sec- ond base during the baseball game between George Walton Academy and Tallulah Falls at Higgins Baseball Complex on Tuesday, March 17. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Indians score eight runs in games

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Landen Todd The Tallulah Falls baseball team (7-7) beat the Lions 8-5 on Thursday, March 26 at home and lost 10-8 on March 27 at Lakeview Academy.March 26The Indians were up 4-3 until a four-run seventh inning, going up 8-3. The team had 10 hits on the night.
Habersham Central senior Zaelice Phasavang prepares to serve the ball during a match between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Thursday, March 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Zaelice Phasavang prepares to serve the ball during a match between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Thursday, March 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central finish strong in region play

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Landen Todd The Lady Raiders fell 5-0 to a really good undefeated Lady Panthers team at Habersham Central High School on Thursday, March 26.RaidersThe boys handled the Panthers no problem in a 4-1 win, making them second seed in the region tournament.
Habersham Central senior infielder Carter Crane (1) celebrates a home run with the team during a baseball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Friday, March 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior infielder Carter Crane (1) celebrates a home run with the team during a baseball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Friday, March 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders on a five-game roll

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central baseball (15-7, 6-2) blew out the Wildcats 10-0 at Raider Park on Friday, March 27 and wrecked the Panthers 10-5 on March 30. That marks their fifth win in a row.ApalacheeThe Raiders scored a combined 17 runs in the two-game series against Apalachee.