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Habersham Central senior guard Donnie Warren (0) drives the ball during a playoff game between Brunswick and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Wednesday, Feb. 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior guard Donnie Warren (0) drives the ball during a playoff game between Brunswick and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Wednesday, Feb. 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham sails past Pirates in playoffs

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Friday, February 27, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders moved past Brunswick 65-60 in the first round of the GHSA 5A State Tournament at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Habersham Central sophomore Sadie Chambers (13) shoots the ball during the region tournament at Winder-Barrow High School on Thursday, Feb. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Sadie Chambers (13) shoots the ball during the region tournament at Winder-Barrow High School on Thursday, Feb. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders, Lady Raiders head to state

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders fell 63-58 in the region championship against Winder-Barrow and the Lady Raiders beat Jackson County 59-43 to place third in the region at Winder-Barrow High School on Friday, Feb. 20. Both teams move on to the 5A State Playoffs to face Brunswick.
Habersham Central senior Kenzie King (12) celebrates during a game between Clarke Central and Habersham Central in the Region 8 5A Tournament. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Kenzie King (12) celebrates during a game between Clarke Central and Habersham Central in the Region 8 5A Tournament. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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HCHS advances in region tournament

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Friday, February 20, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Raiders (15-10, 7-5) took down Clarke Central 49-37 and the Raiders (20-6, 8-4) dominated Alcovy 82-60 in the Region 8 5A Tournament at Habersham Central High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
SUBMITTED The Lady Indians girls swim team won its second state title in a row. (Submitted)

SUBMITTED The Lady Indians girls swim team won its second state title in a row. (Submitted)

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TFS back-to-back state champs

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Tallulah Falls swim program has achieved something that no other program has. Both the boys and girls swim teams won back-to-back state titles during the GIAA State Championship at Georgia Tech on Monday, Feb. 9.
Habersham Central sophomore Alexis Heaston (4) tries to shoot during a soccer match between Gainesville and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Alexis Heaston (4) tries to shoot during a soccer match between Gainesville and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders open season with a win

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Friday, February 13, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central High School girls team shutout Gainesville 2-0 and the boys team fell 2-1 to the Red Elephants at Raider Stadium on Tuesday, Feb 10. Lady RaidersHabersham Central controlled the match from start to finish.
Habersham Central junior guard Eli Maye (2) passes the ball senior guard Donnie Warren (0) during a basketball game between Loganville and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior guard Eli Maye (2) passes the ball senior guard Donnie Warren (0) during a basketball game between Loganville and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders drop 80 points on Red Devils

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders (18-4, 7-2) looted Loganville 80-62 and the Lady Raiders (12-9, 5-4) fell short 58-47 to the Red Devils at Habersham Central High School on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Habersham Central senior wrestler Jayden Garrison in action during the tournament. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior wrestler Jayden Garrison in action during the tournament. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Nine Raiders move on to sectionals

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Friday, February 6, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central High School boys wrestling team tied for second with Loganville in the GHSA Class 5 Region 8 Traditional wrestling tournament at Jackson County High School on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The Panthers placed first.
Tallulah Falls junior forward Klara Dvorakova (4) dribbles the ball during a basketball game between Tallulah Falls and Lakeview Academy at Lakeview Academy on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Tallulah Falls junior forward Klara Dvorakova (4) dribbles the ball during a basketball game between Tallulah Falls and Lakeview Academy at Lakeview Academy on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Tallulah Falls bounces back

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Indians (10-9, 4-4) broke out of a skid by coming on top 58-50 against Bethlehem Christian and the Lady Indians (6-9, 2-4) took care of the Knights 54-42 at Bethlehem Christian Academy on Friday, Jan. 30.
Oglethorpe University senior guard Malachi Dooley celebrates during a college basketball game. Habersham Central basketball alumni Dooley has thrived this past four years at Oglethorpe University and continues to finish strong in his senior year. Dooley recently surpassed 1,000 points scored in a career, which was a goal of his. (Oglethorpe Sports Information/Special)

Oglethorpe University senior guard Malachi Dooley celebrates during a college basketball game. Habersham Central basketball alumni Dooley has thrived this past four years at Oglethorpe University and continues to finish strong in his senior year. Dooley recently surpassed 1,000 points scored in a career, which was a goal of his. (Oglethorpe Sports Information/Special)

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Dooley surpasses 1,000 points

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central basketball alumni Malachi Dooley has thrived this past four years at Oglethorpe University and continues to finish strong in his senior year. Dooley recently surpassed 1,000 points scored in a career, which was a goal of his.“Things have been great,” Dooley said.
Habersham Central swimmer Trent Peters freestyles during the High School Last Chance Meet at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center on Friday, Jan. 23.

Habersham Central swimmer Trent Peters freestyles during the High School Last Chance Meet at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center on Friday, Jan. 23.

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Last Chance meet honors seniors

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central High School swim honored its seniors during the High School Last Chance Meet at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center on Friday, Jan. 23.“This group of seniors were in eighth grade when I started coaching the team,” HCHS Swimming Head Coach Annette Cochran said.