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Habersham Central senior Corie Jones poses on the field at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The three year All American went through a tryout process to individually perform the All American camp cheer and supreme routine dance in front of a panel of judges. Forty-nine cheerleaders from all across Georgia and surrounding states made the cut. (Submitted)

Habersham Central senior Corie Jones poses on the field at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The three year All American went through a tryout process to individually perform the All American camp cheer and supreme routine dance in front of a panel of judges. Forty-nine cheerleaders from all across Georgia and surrounding states made the cut. (Submitted)

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Jones performs at Peach Bowl

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Friday, January 23, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central Senior Corie Jones represented HCHS cheer as a Fellowship of Christian Athletes All American Cheerleader during the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Jan. 9.
Habersham Central junior guard Eli Maye (2) drives the ball during a basketball game between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 16. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior guard Eli Maye (2) drives the ball during a basketball game between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 16. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders comeback to win in overtime

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
By Landen ToddBoth the boys’ and girls’ Habersham Central basketball teams are on fire, now with a four-game winning streak, with three of those wins coming in region play.
Habersham Central senior lineman Andru Kinnarath fists bump Coach Joseph York during the Habersham Football Banquet. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior lineman Andru Kinnarath fists bump Coach Joseph York during the Habersham Football Banquet. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Banquet honors football achievements

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Friday, January 16, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central High School football program hosted the Habersham Football Banquet at Level Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan, 11.
Habersham Central wrestler Christian Saravia celebrates after winning a match against Jackson County during the Region Dual Tournament at the Raider Gymnasium on Saturday Jan. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central wrestler Christian Saravia celebrates after winning a match against Jackson County during the Region Dual Tournament at the Raider Gymnasium on Saturday Jan. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders finish as runners up

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders did not disappoint at the Region Dual Tournament, finishing as runners-up at Habersham Central High School on Saturday, Jan. 10. They punched a ticket to the Sweet 16 in the State 5A Duals Wrestling Tournament in Douglasville on Jan. 15-16.
Habersham Central junior Jaden Bailes (2) goes for a three during a basketball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior Jaden Bailes (2) goes for a three during a basketball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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HCHS bounces back against the Wildcats

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Friday, January 9, 2026
By Landen ToddLady Raiders basketball (7-7, 1-2) blew out Apalachee 72-48 and Raiders basketball (12-3, 2-1) edged Apalachee 57-47 at Habersham Central High School on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Both teams needed a bounce back after falling to Loganville last Saturday, Jan. 3.
Left, Habersham Central senior forward Judge Wilbanks (13) goes up for a basket during the Mcdonald’s Shootout final at Hart County High School on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Right, Habersham Central junior guard Micah Huff (1) pumps his fist in celebration during the McDonald’s Shootout final. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Left, Habersham Central senior forward Judge Wilbanks (13) goes up for a basket during the Mcdonald’s Shootout final at Hart County High School on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Right, Habersham Central junior guard Micah Huff (1) pumps his fist in celebration during the McDonald’s Shootout final. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders win McDonald’s Shootout

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central high school boys basketball team finished 2025 out strong by topping Commerce 59-58 for the McDonald’s Shootout championship at Hart County High School on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Habersham Central High softball alumni Taylor Wade is entering to her last season with Reinhardt University. (Reinhardt Athletics/Special))

Habersham Central High softball alumni Taylor Wade is entering to her last season with Reinhardt University. (Reinhardt Athletics/Special))

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Wade goes with the flow at Reinhardt

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Friday, January 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central softball alumni Taylor Wade has been busy at Reinhardt University as she heads into her last season playing for the softball program.
Habersham Central junior Daytona Underwood (14) drives in the paint during the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School on Saturday, Dec. 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior Daytona Underwood (14) drives in the paint during the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School on Saturday, Dec. 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders dominate in McDonald’s Shootout opener

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School basketball boys team (9-2, 1-0) wrecked the Red Raiders 70-37 and the girls team (5-5, 0-1) fell 50-34 to the Warriors in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout at Hart County High School on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Left to right: Kevin Thurmond, Deborah Thurmond, Haley Queen, Kevin Boyce, Boyce Queen, Julian Queen, Jameson Caine, David Thomason, Sandi Thomason, Kevin Queen and HCHS Athletic Director Geep Cunningham pose during the basketball hall of fame ceremony at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Left to right: Kevin Thurmond, Deborah Thurmond, Haley Queen, Kevin Boyce, Boyce Queen, Julian Queen, Jameson Caine, David Thomason, Sandi Thomason, Kevin Queen and HCHS Athletic Director Geep Cunningham pose during the basketball hall of fame ceremony at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Basketball Hall of Fame inducts two: Kevin Queen

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Friday, December 26, 2025
By Landen Todd Northeast Georgia native Kevin Queen was inducted to Raider Basketball Hall of Fame and was celebrated through a ceremony on Friday evening, Dec. 19 at the Raider Gymnasium. Queen played three years as point guard, only missing his sophomore season due to injury.
Left to right: Mother, Margaret Tench, husband, Stan Gunter, HCHS Athletic Director Geep Cunningham, Rita Tench Gunter, dad, Charles Tench (hidden), granddaughter Cayden, son Chase and grandson Westin pose during the basketball hall of fame ceremony at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Left to right: Mother, Margaret Tench, husband, Stan Gunter, HCHS Athletic Director Geep Cunningham, Rita Tench Gunter, dad, Charles Tench (hidden), granddaughter Cayden, son Chase and grandson Westin pose during the basketball hall of fame ceremony at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Basketball Hall of Fame inducts two: Rita Tench Gunter

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Friday, December 26, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raider Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes Rita Tench Gunter as a new member. The three-year varsity letterman for the Raiders was honored in an induction ceremony on Friday evening, Dec. 19 at the Raider Gymnasium.