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The Raiders storm on the field during the big rivalry opener between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

The Raiders storm on the field during the big rivalry opener between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders hope to keep sailing

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Friday, August 22, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders conquered their biggest rival last week, but now it’s time to focus on beating the Falcons tonight at home. Last week Habersham Central High School  Head Coach Benji Harrision said that beating the Indians was going to be a tone setter for the rest of the season.
Habersham Central junior Tay Spencer (9) makes a tackle during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior Tay Spencer (9) makes a tackle during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders take down Stephens County

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
By Landen Todd On a stormy Friday evening, the Habersham Central High School football team took down the Indians 27-3 at Raider Stadium. This is the first win for the Raiders against their big rival since 2019. “Special is the word that comes to mind,” Head Coach Benji Harrison said.
Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren runs the ball during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren runs the ball during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Raiders take down Stephens County

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Saturday, August 16, 2025
By Landen Todd On a Friday stormy evening, the Habersham Central High School football team took down the Indians 27-3 at Raider Stadium. This is the first win for the Raiders against their big rival since 2019.
Habersham Central senior Jackson Adams (18) goes after the quarterback during a scrimmage between Habersham Central and Oconee County at Oconee County High School on Friday, Aug. 1. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Jackson Adams (18) goes after the quarterback during a scrimmage between Habersham Central and Oconee County at Oconee County High School on Friday, Aug. 1. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raider football is here

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Friday, August 15, 2025
By Landen Todd The weather may not feel like football weather yet, but Raider football is back this Friday against big rival Stephens County at Raider Stadium. The Raider Rowdies will fill the stands with cowboy gear for Raider Rodeo Spirit Day.
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.