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Habersham Central track and field athlete Kaylan Barrett, center, celebrates during a home meet at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, March 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central track and field athlete Kaylan Barrett, center, celebrates during a home meet at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, March 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders place first on senior night

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Friday, March 27, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School track and field team held its senior night meet at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, March 24. They hosted Rabun Gap and West Hall High School. “Our senior night meet went much better than I thought it would,” HCHS Track and Field Head Coach Jonathan Long said.
Habersham Central sophomore Arnol Hernandez (23) fights for the ball during a soccer match between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, March 20. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Arnol Hernandez (23) fights for the ball during a soccer match between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, March 20. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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HCHS soccer handles business

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Raiders (6-4, 4-1) dominated 6-1 and the Raiders (5-5, 4-1) came out on top 3-2 against Winder-Barrow at Raider Stadium during senior night on Friday, March 20.
Rhonda LaBarbera, Habersham Central senior Meg LaBarbera and HCHS Girls Soccer Head Coach Jeff LaBarbera pose during the signing ceremony. (Submitted)

Rhonda LaBarbera, Habersham Central senior Meg LaBarbera and HCHS Girls Soccer Head Coach Jeff LaBarbera pose during the signing ceremony. (Submitted)

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LaBarbera signs on with TMU

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Friday, March 20, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central senior Meg LaBarbera is going to the next level in soccer at Truett McConnell University.Last year when the Lady Raiders played Jackson County, TMU coach David McDowell made an appearance to watch her play.
Raegan Turner, Habersham Central senior Eden Turner and Ken Turner sit together during the signing ceremony. (Submitted)

Raegan Turner, Habersham Central senior Eden Turner and Ken Turner sit together during the signing ceremony. (Submitted)

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Turner commits to Bryan

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Friday, March 20, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central senior Eden Turner is headed to Dayton, Tenn., to play soccer for Bryan College.“Eden is a high quality defender who will make a massive impact in college,” HCHS Girls soccer HCHS Girls Soccer Head Coach Jeff LaBarbera said.
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Harrison named assistant AD

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
By Hannah CaudellHabersham County School System just named its inaugural assistant athletic director: Benji Harrison.If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Harrison is the same coach who has led the Raider Football team through 11 seasons, five of which has led to the state playoffs.
Habersham Central junior Kailey Otero hits the ball during a tennis match between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High school on Tuesday, March 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior Kailey Otero hits the ball during a tennis match between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High school on Tuesday, March 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders tennis teams take down Bulldoggs

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Friday, March 13, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders and Lady Raiders tennis dominated 5-0 against Winder-Barrow at Habersham Central High School on Tuesday, March 10. BoysThe Raiders are 1-1 in region play and 3-4 on the season. The lineup includes four freshmen and two seniors in matches.
Habersham Central senior Maddox Carroll (21) passes the ball to sophomore Bailee Maney (14) during a soccer match between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on March 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Maddox Carroll (21) passes the ball to sophomore Bailee Maney (14) during a soccer match between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on March 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central wrecks Tigers

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central High School soccer teams ran over Alcovy at Raider Stadium on Friday, March 6. The girls won 10-0 and the boys won 8-0. Lady RaidersHabersham Central scored all 10 goals in the first half, which led to a mercy rule.
Habersham Central senior offensive lineman and wrestler Javonte Bowen gives a speech at his signing ceremony at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior offensive lineman and wrestler Javonte Bowen gives a speech at his signing ceremony at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Bowen heads to Reinhardt

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Friday, March 6, 2026
By Landen ToddThe 285-pound Habersham Central senior offensive lineman and wrestler Javonte Bowen is headed to Reinhardt University in Waleska this Fall.Bowen was named Lineman of the Year in Region 8-5A last football season and finished runner-up at state for wrestling.
Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren gives a speech at his signing ceremony at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren gives a speech at his signing ceremony at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Warren inks up with Eagles

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Friday, March 6, 2026
By Landen ToddCarson-Newman University is getting a new beast running back in Habersham Central’s Donnie Warren next season.The Eagles knew Warren was a player that deserved a chance. The football program finished 7-3 last season, and missed the playoffs.
Habersham Central Junior Josue Rendon (8) collides with the Wildcat’s goalkeeper during a soccer match between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Raider Stadium on Friday, Feb. 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central Junior Josue Rendon (8) collides with the Wildcat’s goalkeeper during a soccer match between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Raider Stadium on Friday, Feb. 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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HCHS soccer picks up first region win

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Raiders shutout Apalachee 4-0 and the Raiders picked up a 2-1 against the Wildcats at Raider Stadium on Friday, Feb. 27. The girls lost 7-1 and the boys fell 4-2 against Oconee County on the road on Monday, March 2.