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The 1973 Habersham Central football team, including no. 67 Stanley Hinson, went on a tear to place the program on the map under coach Fred McManus. The success of that team also helped usher in a new era for the program, which had just been established a few years prior after North and South Hab consolidated. FILE

The 1973 Habersham Central football team, including no. 67 Stanley Hinson, went on a tear to place the program on the map under coach Fred McManus. The success of that team also helped usher in a new era for the program, which had just been established a few years prior after North and South Hab consolidated. FILE

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Hinson joins ROH '25 class

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The year was 1973 and Habersham Central - at least as it’s known today - was in its football infancy. Led by Head Coach Fred McManus, the Raiders struggled to find their footing through those first few seasons and were 7-23 all-time entering the fall of ‘73.
Greg Burrell, who was Habersham’s starting QB in 1980 and 1981, was known to take off running from time to time. SUBMITTED

Greg Burrell, who was Habersham’s starting QB in 1980 and 1981, was known to take off running from time to time. SUBMITTED

Burrell ‘honored’ by Ring of Honor nod

Lang Storey
Monday, April 14, 2025
When Greg Burrell received a text last week from former high school football teammate Scott Lokey that read “Looks like I’ll be seeing you soon,” he had no idea what the message meant. After all, he hadn’t seen Scott in a while, so the text felt a bit out of the blue.
Hulsey’s team photo prior to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) senior all-star game. He was selected to the GACA All-Star team following a monster senior campaign in Mt. Airy. SUBMITTED

Hulsey’s team photo prior to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) senior all-star game. He was selected to the GACA All-Star team following a monster senior campaign in Mt. Airy. SUBMITTED

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Defensive stalwart Hulsey tapped for ROH

Lang Storey
Monday, April 14, 2025
For Habersham Central football, the years between 2005 and 2010 were marked by a few of the program’s most talented rosters ever. With all-time greats like Bo Hatchett and Tavarres King, the Raiders were an especially high-flying bunch - particularly on the offensive side of the ball.
Surrounded by teammates, HCHS keeper Everett Rudeseal hoists the region trophy after the Raiders clinched another championship Thursday night. HABERSHAM SOCCER

Surrounded by teammates, HCHS keeper Everett Rudeseal hoists the region trophy after the Raiders clinched another championship Thursday night. HABERSHAM SOCCER

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Champs x 2

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Just a year ago, Raider fútbol made Habersham County soccer history after both the boys and girls clubs took home region championships - within weeks of each other. Now just a year removed from what felt like a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, HCHS has pulled off the feat yet again.
Evan Woodring, Joel Byers, Francis Welch, Robert Nichols, Patti Roy, Alan Irvin and Gayle Whitener snapped a photo after medaling in volleyball at the 2022 World Heart Games. SUBMITTED

Evan Woodring, Joel Byers, Francis Welch, Robert Nichols, Patti Roy, Alan Irvin and Gayle Whitener snapped a photo after medaling in volleyball at the 2022 World Heart Games. SUBMITTED

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Heart Games dole healthy dose of competition

Lang Storey
Friday, April 4, 2025
A whole lot of due diligence, hard work and science goes into crafting a proper (and safe) fitness regimen for those affected by cardiopulmonary health concerns.
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HAB = Champs x 2

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Habersham Central soccer teams are your GHSA Region 8-5A CHAMPIONS. Habersham's girls took down rival Jackson County 2-1 to capture HCHS' second straight region title.
Ethan Wheeler has done a little bit of everything during Habersham Central’s current win streak, including pitching, racking up hits and playing solid defense in the field. SUBMITTED

Ethan Wheeler has done a little bit of everything during Habersham Central’s current win streak, including pitching, racking up hits and playing solid defense in the field. SUBMITTED

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Bats come alive as Diamond Raiders win third straight

Lang Storey
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Habersham Central baseball team hosted Lakeside (Evans) for a Saturday double header last weekend. It was a chance for the Diamond Raiders - who entered the weekend brandishing an 8-9 record - to come out above .500. HCHS did just that, winning both games in dominant fashion.
The Habersham middle school soccer team celebrates having just taken the title last week in Hartwell. HABERSHAM SOCCER

The Habersham middle school soccer team celebrates having just taken the title last week in Hartwell. HABERSHAM SOCCER

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Hab middle school club takes the title

Lang Storey
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Habersham middle school boys soccer team last reached the pinnacle in 2023, when the club took home the title of MS region champs. Last year had different plans.
The Lady Raiders golf team fired a 247 to win the Lady Warrior Spring Swing at Apple Mountain Golf Course last Saturday. Pictured are Coach Shawn Blackburn, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Maddie LaPrade, Addie Maney, Kadyn Green and Assistant Coach Joni Blackburn. SUBMITTED

The Lady Raiders golf team fired a 247 to win the Lady Warrior Spring Swing at Apple Mountain Golf Course last Saturday. Pictured are Coach Shawn Blackburn, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Maddie LaPrade, Addie Maney, Kadyn Green and Assistant Coach Joni Blackburn. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders win local golf tourney

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Though White County were the hosts for Saturday’s “Lady Warrior Spring Swing” golf tournament, the venue lies within Habersham County lines, and that was something the HCHS girls golf team seemed to take advantage of.
Paisley Cathey was all smiles during her signing ceremony at HCHS earlier this week. RAEGAN TURNER/HCHS

Paisley Cathey was all smiles during her signing ceremony at HCHS earlier this week. RAEGAN TURNER/HCHS

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Georgia Southern lands Hab record setter

Lang Storey
Friday, March 21, 2025
Habersham Central’s Paisley Cathey has known for a couple years now that she has what it takes to be an NCAA Division I athlete. And for almost that long, she has known which school will provide her that opportunity.