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Habersham Central senior forward Jake Mihalick (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central. Mihalick has committed to play basketball with North Greenville University. (LANDEN TODD/Staff)

Habersham Central senior forward Jake Mihalick (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central. Mihalick has committed to play basketball with North Greenville University. (LANDEN TODD/Staff)

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Mihalick heads to next level

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central senior Jake Mihalick is set to play basketball for North Greenville University after graduating this May.The connection happened when Mihalick went to a basketball camp and met someone connected to the program.
Tallulah Falls junior pitcher Drew Barron (10) runs to sec- ond base during the baseball game between George Walton Academy and Tallulah Falls at Higgins Baseball Complex on Tuesday, March 17. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Tallulah Falls junior pitcher Drew Barron (10) runs to sec- ond base during the baseball game between George Walton Academy and Tallulah Falls at Higgins Baseball Complex on Tuesday, March 17. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Indians score eight runs in games

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Landen Todd The Tallulah Falls baseball team (7-7) beat the Lions 8-5 on Thursday, March 26 at home and lost 10-8 on March 27 at Lakeview Academy.March 26The Indians were up 4-3 until a four-run seventh inning, going up 8-3. The team had 10 hits on the night.
Habersham Central senior Zaelice Phasavang prepares to serve the ball during a match between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Thursday, March 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Zaelice Phasavang prepares to serve the ball during a match between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Habersham Central High School on Thursday, March 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central finish strong in region play

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Landen Todd The Lady Raiders fell 5-0 to a really good undefeated Lady Panthers team at Habersham Central High School on Thursday, March 26.RaidersThe boys handled the Panthers no problem in a 4-1 win, making them second seed in the region tournament.
Habersham Central senior infielder Carter Crane (1) celebrates a home run with the team during a baseball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Friday, March 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior infielder Carter Crane (1) celebrates a home run with the team during a baseball game between Apalachee and Habersham Central at Raider Park on Friday, March 27. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders on a five-game roll

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Landen Todd Habersham Central baseball (15-7, 6-2) blew out the Wildcats 10-0 at Raider Park on Friday, March 27 and wrecked the Panthers 10-5 on March 30. That marks their fifth win in a row.ApalacheeThe Raiders scored a combined 17 runs in the two-game series against Apalachee.
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.
Benji Harrison

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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.