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Habersham Central sophomore Sydney Patterson (2) digs the ball during a high school volleyball match between Morgan County and Habersham Central at White County High School on Thursday, Aug. 7. Habersham Central lost (23-25, 18-25). (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Sydney Patterson (2) digs the ball during a high school volleyball match between Morgan County and Habersham Central at White County High School on Thursday, Aug. 7. Habersham Central lost (23-25, 18-25). (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham gets split on first road trip

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
By Landen Todd On Thursday evening, Aug. 7, the Habersham Central High School volleyball team headed on the road for the first time falling to non-region opponent Morgan County (23-25, 18-25) and beating the Warriors in three sets (21-25, 25-19, 15-12) at White County High School.
Habersham Central celebrates a walk off during a high school softball game between Johns Creek. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central celebrates a walk off during a high school softball game between Johns Creek. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central walks off 7-6 for home opener

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Friday, August 8, 2025
By Landen Todd On Wednesday evening, Aug. 6, the Lady Raiders walked off against Johns Creek 7-6 for their first win of the season at Raider Field. Habersham Central started out hot in the bottom of the first inning.
Habersham Central freshmen Leah Williams (7) hits the ball over the net. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central freshmen Leah Williams (7) hits the ball over the net. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders win three straight in home opener

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Friday, August 8, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School volleyball team started the season right, winning three straight matches all in sweeps at home against Lumpkin County, Dawson County and Stephens County.
Habersham Central’s Sawyer Burgess (14) takes the ball to the house for a pick-6 during a scrimmage between Habersham Central and Oconee County at Oconee County High School on Friday, Aug. 1. The Raiders won 44-14. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central’s Sawyer Burgess (14) takes the ball to the house for a pick-6 during a scrimmage between Habersham Central and Oconee County at Oconee County High School on Friday, Aug. 1. The Raiders won 44-14. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders put on a show in scrimmage

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders ransacked Oconee County 44-14 in a scrimmage at Oconee County High School on Friday evening, Aug. 1. The Raider fans traveled well,  filling up the away seats by making the atmosphere feel like it was a game on the line.
First responder Kyle Weatherly receives the ball for a touchdown during the Battle of the Heroes on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Raider Stadium. Hall County won 44-6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

First responder Kyle Weatherly receives the ball for a touchdown during the Battle of the Heroes on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Raider Stadium. Hall County won 44-6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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First responders battle to support kids

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
By Landen Todd The Easton Foundation held the 12th annual Battle of the Heroes at Raider Stadium on a wet Saturday evening, Aug. 2.  The physical flag football game had first responders from Habersham, Hall and surrounding counties against each other.
Tedarrius Teasley and Tomorea McGlockling of the Habersham-Banks team celebrate an interception during last year’s Battle of the Heroes game. (File)

Tedarrius Teasley and Tomorea McGlockling of the Habersham-Banks team celebrate an interception during last year’s Battle of the Heroes game. (File)

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Battle of the Heroes returns for 12th year

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Friday, August 1, 2025
By Landen Todd The Easton Foundation is hosting the 12th annual Battle of the Heroes at John Larry Black Field on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.  The free event puts first responders from Habersham, Hall and surrounding counties against each other in a flag football game.
Habersham Central Maverick Chitwood and defender Preston Tatum collide during football practice at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, July 30. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central Maverick Chitwood and defender Preston Tatum collide during football practice at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, July 30. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders fight through the dog days

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Friday, August 1, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School Football has gotten through the hot July offseason work. The team has been looking more game day ready as the 2025 season approaches.
Ellie Shaw, left, throws the ball and Kaylin Pickett, right, catches one during softball practice at Tallulah Falls School on Tuesday, July 29. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Ellie Shaw, left, throws the ball and Kaylin Pickett, right, catches one during softball practice at Tallulah Falls School on Tuesday, July 29. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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TFS softball heads into year two

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Friday, August 1, 2025
By Landen Todd On Tuesday evening, July 29, the team started out working in the batting cages, then headed to the softball field to work on some defense. Tallulah Falls School softball program has been working throughout the summer as the team heads into only its second year as a program.
Maverick Chitwood makes the Class 5A 1st Team All-State by the Georgia Dugout Club, and represented Team Southeast in the Prep Baseball Report Senior Future Games at Lakepoint. (Submitted)

Maverick Chitwood makes the Class 5A 1st Team All-State by the Georgia Dugout Club, and represented Team Southeast in the Prep Baseball Report Senior Future Games at Lakepoint. (Submitted)

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Chitwood racking up this summer

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School rising senior Maverick Chitwood has been busy this summer; he was recognized for making the Class 5A First Team All-State by the Georgia Dugout Club, and represented Team Southeast in the Prep Baseball Report Senior Future Games at Lakepoint.
Camper Micah Merck practices saving the ball during the Select Team Academy at Habersham Central High School on Tuesday, July 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Camper Micah Merck practices saving the ball during the Select Team Academy at Habersham Central High School on Tuesday, July 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Select Team Academy

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Friday, July 25, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raider Soccer Academy held its Select Team Academy at Raider Stadium and the practice fields on July 21-24. The program is for competitive boys and girls ages 8-15 on academy or select teams.