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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.
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.