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Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett juked a lot of defenders during the 2020 season, one in which he led the Raiders in rushing and touchdowns. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders reflect on fun football season

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 4, 2020
   Habersham Central went from not knowing if there would be a football season at all to producing one of the most entertaining ones in recent memory.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

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Lady Raiders still unbeaten in young season

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   The Habersham Central Lady Raiders have gotten off to a hot start in 2020, running out to a 4-0 record after taking down Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.
Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

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Raider boys basketball team off to strong start

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham Central extended its win streak to three games with a convincing 69-49 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.     “This is an awesome class.
Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders fall to Rome in playoff opener

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham Central’s football season ended Friday night in Rome, but the Raiders did not go quietly.    Rome came out on top 35-14, but the game was far more competitive than the final score indicated.
Habersham Central’s Garrett Heaton lunges to take down Shiloh quarterback Antonio Meeks during Saturday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Staff

Habersham Central’s Garrett Heaton lunges to take down Shiloh quarterback Antonio Meeks during Saturday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Staff

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Raiders stage improbable rally from 28 down, make playoffs

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
   People are tired of unprecedented things in 2020. Honestly, most folks would rather have normal stuff happen for a while.    But just for fun and in the spirit of the year, Habersham Central’s football did something no one has ever seen in these parts.
Habersham Central's Raiders are in the postseason for the second time in three years. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central's Raiders are in the postseason for the second time in three years. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham Central takes on Rome in first round of state playoffs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
    Habersham Central gave it a good fight in its playoff battle with Rome on Friday night, but the Raiders fell 35-14 thanks to some big plays by the Wolves.    Rome’s E.J.
Habersham Central’s Addie Penick defends a Fannin County player during the Nov. 12 scrimmage. CALEB COLLINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Addie Penick defends a Fannin County player during the Nov. 12 scrimmage. CALEB COLLINS/CNI News Service

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Raiders show well in opening basketball scrimmages

Isaiah Smith
Friday, November 20, 2020
   In their first live action of the 2020-21 season, the Lady Raiders basketball team slid past Fannin County in a scrimmage on Nov. 12 to earn a 45-41 victory.     “I thought it went well for our first time out,” said Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley.
Preslee Hix and Tanner Wade were named Habersham Central's homecoming queen and king Tuesday night.

Preslee Hix and Tanner Wade were named Habersham Central's homecoming queen and king Tuesday night.

Habersham Central homecoming football results

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
   When the lights went out during the second half, briefly covering John Larry Black Field in darkness, the Raiders had already turned the lights out on their homecoming opponents.
Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley will be shooting for another all-region bid this season as a junior.

Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley will be shooting for another all-region bid this season as a junior.

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Raiders trusting the process in Anderson's second year

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 12, 2020
   Habersham Central’s boys basketball team and second-year coach Cody Anderson are strongly invested in each other as they attempt to build a program  from the ground up.