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The Habersham County Swim Team poses for a photo during the GRPA State Meet at Moultrie, Georgia. A combined team of the Hurricanes and Tallulah Falls Aquatics represented Habersham County who brought home 28 Medals, 36 ribbons and eight state championships. (Submitted)

The Habersham County Swim Team poses for a photo during the GRPA State Meet at Moultrie, Georgia. A combined team of the Hurricanes and Tallulah Falls Aquatics represented Habersham County who brought home 28 Medals, 36 ribbons and eight state championships. (Submitted)

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Swim team takes 8 state championships

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham County Swim Team competed in the GRPA State Meet in Moultrie on July 11-12.
Habersham Central’s Marissa McCallsiter receives down ball from All-American Coach Emily Sheperis during the All-American Camp. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central’s Marissa McCallsiter receives down ball from All-American Coach Emily Sheperis during the All-American Camp. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders learn from experience

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Friday, July 18, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School volleyball team held its annual All-American Camp at the Raider Gymnasium on July 14-16. The camp had veteran volleyball players who bring everything they’ve learned and implement it based on what is needed for the program.
Habersham Central’s Hudson Barnett sheds off a defender during the FCA Team Camp at Piedmont University on Tuesday, July 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central’s Hudson Barnett sheds off a defender during the FCA Team Camp at Piedmont University on Tuesday, July 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders grow at FCA Team Camp

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Friday, July 18, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School football had its FCA Team Camp at Piedmont University on July 14-16. The Raiders were able to keep distractions away by staying at the camp and competing strongly against other teams for the three days.

Piedmont to hold basketball camp

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Piedmont University basketball program will host its basketball summer camp on Aug. 4–7. The camp runs from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday of that week. Campers will receive direct instruction from the basketball coaches and players at Piedmont.
Habersham Central High School on Friday, July 11. They end the camp with having a showcase where the community comes out to watch what the kids have learned and what they have been doing throughout the week. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central High School on Friday, July 11. They end the camp with having a showcase where the community comes out to watch what the kids have learned and what they have been doing throughout the week. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raising Raiders Cheer Camp brings community

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School held its Rising Raiders Cheer Camp at the Raider Gymnasium on July 9-11 for girls ages 4-12. The camp was run by the cheer program. “I was extremely happy with the way our camp progressed this year,” Raider Cheer Program Coordinator Jalen Hulsey said.
Coach Shawn Blackburn and former HCHS golfer Alex Oren pose at the Region Championship at Double Oaks Golf Course in 2011. The team finished as Region Runner Up and made it to State for only the second time in school history. Ashley Blackburn and Oren were Shawn Blackburn’s first two who played at the collegiate level at Truett McConnell. (File)

Coach Shawn Blackburn and former HCHS golfer Alex Oren pose at the Region Championship at Double Oaks Golf Course in 2011. The team finished as Region Runner Up and made it to State for only the second time in school history. Ashley Blackburn and Oren were Shawn Blackburn’s first two who played at the collegiate level at Truett McConnell. (File)

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Playing the long game

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School has had a solid foundation in the girls golf program for nearly 20 years, and that is because of the head coach who took over and who used his love of golf and teaching to create an amazing program to help students grow as human beings.
Camper Maleah Laymon practices passing the ball during the volleyball camp at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, July 9. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Camper Maleah Laymon practices passing the ball during the volleyball camp at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, July 9. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Setting up for the future

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Friday, July 11, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School held its Future Raider Volleyball Camp at the Raider Gymnasium on July 9-11 for girls ages 7-14. The camp was run by the Habersham Central coaching staff and Habersham Central players.
Habersham Central High School’s volleyball team gets in some practice on Tuesday, July 8. Above, Miley Ragan positions herself for a pass. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central High School’s volleyball team gets in some practice on Tuesday, July 8. Above, Miley Ragan positions herself for a pass. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders in rebuild mode

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Thursday, July 10, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School volleyball team is getting in practices and scrimmages this month as the regular season quickly approaches for them starting in early August. “So far so good,” HCHS Girl’s Volleyball Head Coach Lindsay Herrin said.
Habersham Central’s Kaylan Barrett makes a diving catch during softball practice at Raider Field on Monday, July 7. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central’s Kaylan Barrett makes a diving catch during softball practice at Raider Field on Monday, July 7. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders prepare for upcoming season

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
By Landen Todd After the GHSA’s “Dead Week,” the Habersham Central High School softball team is getting in the swing of things by putting in work throughout July to prepare for the regular season, which is starting early this August.
Habersham Central’s alumnus Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. (File)

Habersham Central’s alumnus Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. (File)

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HCHS alum Pickett signs with Denver

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Friday, July 4, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School alumnus Joshua Pickett is living the dream by continuing his football career in the NFL. He signed with the Denver Broncos in April as an undrafted free agent  and as a defensive back.