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The HCHS Volleyball team huddles during a timeout Thursday.

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HCHS captures pair from Madison, Jackson counties

Zack Lee

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Lady Raiders Volleyball Team continued its undefeated streak last week by sweeping a pair of matches from Jackson County and Madison County high schools in Mt. Airy. “It feels really great,” said HCHS Head Volleyball Coach Lindsay Herrin on the pair of wins.

HCHS's Kyla Quiles throws a pitch during a game against Stephens County High School Friday.

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Lady Raiders off to solid start to season

Zack Lee

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

After playing four games in four days to begin the season, the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Lady Raiders Softball Team holds a record of 2-2, including a pair of wins over the Stephens County High School (SCHS) Lady Indians.

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Lady Raiders set to begin volleyball season

Zack Lee

Friday, August 9, 2019

The Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Lady Raiders Volleyball Team began their season this week with a pair of matches against non-region opponents East Jackson and Oglethorpe high schools Tuesday night in Commerce and will host Jackson County and Madison County high schools in their home-opener...

Habersham Central High School Football Coach Benji Harrison speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Habersham County Thursday at the Cornelia Community House.

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The rundown of the Raiders

Zack Lee

Friday, August 9, 2019

Football was the talk of the town Thursday as the Habersham County Rotary Club welcomed Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Head Football Coach Benji Harrison as the guest speaker to their meeting at the Cornelia Community House, where he updated the club on the Raiders’ summer activities and gave...

Shown, from left, are Habersham Central High School Head Football Coach Benji Harrison, Marc Dao, Anthony Iacobucci and Daniel Matkovic at the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor ceremony Tuesday.

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Anthony Iacobucci named Jimmy Williams Courage Award winner

News Staff

Friday, August 2, 2019

Former Habersham Central High School (HCHS) football player Anthony Iacobucci was named the winner of the 2019 Jimmy Williams Courage Award during the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor ceremony at The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Clarkesville Tuesday.

Shown, from left, are 2019 Habersham County Football Ring of Honor inductees Stacy Ivester, Dexter Pratchard, Joel Patrum, Brandon Patrum and Arnold Meeks at The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Clarkesville Tuesday.

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Welcome to the club

News Staff

Friday, August 2, 2019

The Habersham County Football Ring of Honor officially welcomed in five new members Tuesday during a ceremony at The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Clarkesville as 2019 inductees Arnold Meeks, Dexter Pratchard, Stacy Ivester, Joel Patrum and Brandon Patrum entered the illustrious group of...

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Arnold Meeks inducted into ROH

Zack Lee

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

From an early age, Arnold Meeks knew he would one day be a football coach and on Tuesday, after decades as a long-tenured fixture in the sport of football, Meeks was inducted into the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor.

Campers scrimmage at the Future Raiders Soccer Camp Wednesday. (Zack Lee/Staff)

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Future Raiders Soccer Camp enjoyed by area youth

News Staff

Monday, July 29, 2019

Budding soccer stars of all ages got their chance to learn from the best in Habersham County this week as the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) soccer program held the Future Raiders Soccer Camp in Mt. Airy.

Shown is former South Habersham High School Rebel Dexter Pratchard, No. 64, blocking during a game in 1964. Pratchard will be inducted into the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor Tuesday at the Orchard in Clarkesville.

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Pratchard earns ROH induction

News Staff

Monday, July 29, 2019

Dexter Pratchard is no stranger to being honored for his service and hard work and will see his efforts on the football field rewarded Tuesday as he is inducted into the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor in a ceremony at The Orchard in Clarkesville.

Shown is former Habersham Central High School Football player Stacy Ivester, No. 79, during his senior season in 1985. Ivester will be inducted into the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor July 30 at The Orchard.

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Hard work pays off for Ivester

Zack Lee

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

After years of sweating, bleeding and giving everything he had on the gridiron for the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Raiders, Stacy Ivester will finally see his hard work recognized and remembered forever as he’s inducted into the Habersham County Football Ring of Honor Tuesday at The...