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Sadie Chambers, center, was the region champion in the girls high jump at Loganville High School in the region track meet on Thursday, April 23. (Submitted)

Sadie Chambers, center, was the region champion in the girls high jump at Loganville High School in the region track meet on Thursday, April 23. (Submitted)

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Lady Raiders place fifth in region

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Friday, May 1, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central track team traveled to Loganville High School to compete in the region track meet on  Thursday, April 23. The girls finished fifth overall while the boys finished sixth.“I think we did well overall at Regions,” HCHS Track and Field Head Coach Jonathan Long said.
Habersham Central junior designated hitter Mason Witt (15) celebrates his walk off with Mav Chitwood (5), Micah Huff (23) and junior Caden McCallister (3) during a state playoff game between Habersham Central and Greenbrier at Raider Park on Saturday, April 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior designated hitter Mason Witt (15) celebrates his walk off with Mav Chitwood (5), Micah Huff (23) and junior Caden McCallister (3) during a state playoff game between Habersham Central and Greenbrier at Raider Park on Saturday, April 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders head to third consecutive Sweet 16

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central baseball took game three from a 2-1 walk-off win against the Wolfpack in the first round of the 5A state playoffs at Raider Park on Saturday, April 25. The Raiders will make its third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance.
Habersham Central junior golfer Tristan Farr prepares to putt the ball. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior golfer Tristan Farr prepares to putt the ball. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders place fourth in area tournament

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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central boys golf team came in fourth in the area tournament  at the Apple Mountain Golf Course on Tuesday, April 21. The Raiders scored 310 overall right behind the third place Rome with a score of 306.Loganville took home the trophy scoring 294 overall.
The Habersham Central girls golf team includes: (left to right) Coach Shawn Blackburn, Jamie Baker, Kadyn Green, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Aedyn James, Coach Joni Blackburn and Coach Sydney Blackburn. (Submitted)

The Habersham Central girls golf team includes: (left to right) Coach Shawn Blackburn, Jamie Baker, Kadyn Green, Charlotte Smith, Macey Harrison, Aedyn James, Coach Joni Blackburn and Coach Sydney Blackburn. (Submitted)

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Lady Raiders are Area Champions

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central girls golf team took home the Area Championship at the Apple Mountain Golf Course on Monday, April 20. Lady Raiders placed first with a 254, Loganville placed second with a 265 and Jackson County was third with a 271.
Habersham Central senior outfielder Maverick Chitwood (5) beats out the throw during a baseball game between Alcovy and Habersham Central. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior outfielder Maverick Chitwood (5) beats out the throw during a baseball game between Alcovy and Habersham Central. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders make history on senior night

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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central (21-8, 9-3) dominated 15-0 against Alcovy (3-18, 0-11) in a run-rule third inning on senior night at Raider Park on Wednesday, April 15. The Raiders closed the season out with the most wins ever in a regular season with 21.“Phenomenal senior group.
Assistant Coach Brian Velazquez, Assistant Coach Jadie Hatcher, Maeve Hatcher, Alex Rokoska, Handley James and Coach C.J. Stockel pose at the Region Championship at Monroe Golf Club on Monday, April 13. (Submitted)

Assistant Coach Brian Velazquez, Assistant Coach Jadie Hatcher, Maeve Hatcher, Alex Rokoska, Handley James and Coach C.J. Stockel pose at the Region Championship at Monroe Golf Club on Monday, April 13. (Submitted)

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Lady Indians 3-peat as Region Champions

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Lady Indians pulled off the unthinkable with a three-peat as Region Champions on Monday, April 13, taking first with a score of 167 at Monroe Golf Club. The girls qualified for state for their 10th berth in program history.
Habersham Central senior golfer Kadyn Green drives the ball during a matchup between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Apple Mountain Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior golfer Kadyn Green drives the ball during a matchup between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Apple Mountain Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders top Stephens

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Friday, April 10, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central girls golf beat the Indians at Apple Mountain Golf Club on Wednesday, April 8. The Lady Raiders had an overall score of 131 and Stephens County scored 145.“They played decent,” HCHS Girls Golf Head Coach Shawn Blackburn said.
Habersham Central defenders Sawyer Burgess (14), Noah Harkins (24) and Parks York (4) celebrate a fumble during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central defenders Sawyer Burgess (14), Noah Harkins (24) and Parks York (4) celebrate a fumble during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders locked and loaded

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
By Landen ToddAfter an amazing run to the playoffs last season, Habersham Central football is gearing up this April for a big 2026 campaign.“I mean, you look back at what you did and you’re proud of what we did,” HCHS Football Head Coach Benji Harrison said back in February.
Habersham Central junior tennis player Kailey Otero hits the ball during a region tournament match-up between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Monday, March 30. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior tennis player Kailey Otero hits the ball during a region tournament match-up between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Monday, March 30. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Tennis teams make state playoffs

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Both the Raiders and Lady Raiders tennis teams placed third in the region tournament for a state tournament playoff berth on Wednesday, April 1 at Victor Lord Park in Winder. RaidersThe boys team first lost to Loganville, but beat Jackson County for the third seed.
Habersham Central junior pitcher Ethan Wheeler (6) pitches the ball during a game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Monday, March 20. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior pitcher Ethan Wheeler (6) pitches the ball during a game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Monday, March 20. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders sweep Jackson County, 4-3

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central baseball (16-7, 7-2) rolls continue after beating the Panthers 4-3 at Jackson County High School on Wednesday, April 1. The Raiders have now won six games in a row.