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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.
Habersham Central senior forward Judge Wilbanks (13) shots the ball during a basketball game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior forward Judge Wilbanks (13) shots the ball during a basketball game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders basketball sinks Indians

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders (8-2, 1-0) cruised 75-47 and the Lady Raiders (5-4, 0-1) dominated 61-29 against Stephens County at the Raider Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 19. There was a Raider Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in between games for Rita Tench Gunter and Kevin Queen.
Habersham Central senior Jose Pantoja and Carder King both smile while working on their craft at CrossFit change in Cornelia on Monday, Dec. 15. King is a wrestling coach. (Landen Todd/Staff?

Habersham Central senior Jose Pantoja and Carder King both smile while working on their craft at CrossFit change in Cornelia on Monday, Dec. 15. King is a wrestling coach. (Landen Todd/Staff?

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Pantoja finds passion in Jiu-jitsu

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Friday, December 19, 2025
By Landen Todd Jiu-jitsu is something not heard much around Habersham County, but Habersham Central senior Jose Pantoja has found a passion in it that has changed his life.
Habersham Central senior forward Jake Mihalick (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Habersham Central. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior forward Jake Mihalick (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Rabun Gap-Nacoochee and Habersham Central. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Basketball teams win back-to-back games

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Friday, December 12, 2025
By Landen Todd The Lady Raiders and Raiders won back-to-back nights against Franklin County on Monday, Dec. 8 and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee on Dec. 9, all at the Raider Gymnasium. Lady Raiders Habersham Central conquered the Lions 61-45 and came out on top 41-33 against the Eagles.
Habersham Central sophomore receivers Macy Huff (15) and Tessa Murdock (24) jump up in celebration during a flag football game at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore receivers Macy Huff (15) and Tessa Murdock (24) jump up in celebration during a flag football game at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders historic season ends

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School flag football team drove down to Columbus to beat the Dougherty Trojans 26-0 in the first round of the state playoffs for its first playoff win in program history on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Habersham Central gets excited after senior Kenzie King hits a three pointer during a basketball game between Habersham Central and East Forsyth at East Forsyth High School on Tuesday, Dec. 2. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central gets excited after senior Kenzie King hits a three pointer during a basketball game between Habersham Central and East Forsyth at East Forsyth High School on Tuesday, Dec. 2. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Webb wins first game ever as head coach

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Friday, December 5, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central Girls Basketball Coach Brianna Webb got her first win ever under her belt by a dominating 61-45 win over the Broncos at East Forsyth High School on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
The Demorest native Mason Kinsey now has the most games played in the NFL by someone who played for the Habersham Central Raiders. The 27-year-old wide receiver has now played 19 games all with the Tennessee Titans, surpassing the great Habersham legend wide receiver Tavarres King who played 17 games in his NFL career. (Tennessee Titans/Special)

The Demorest native Mason Kinsey now has the most games played in the NFL by someone who played for the Habersham Central Raiders. The 27-year-old wide receiver has now played 19 games all with the Tennessee Titans, surpassing the great Habersham legend wide receiver Tavarres King who played 17 games in his NFL career. (Tennessee Titans/Special)

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Titan’s Kinsey breaks a new record

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Friday, December 5, 2025
By Landen Todd The Demorest native Mason Kinsey keeps defying the odds. He now has the most games played in the NFL by someone who played for the Habersham Central Raiders.
The Region 8-5A All-Regions selections have been released and loads of Raiders fill the list.

The Region 8-5A All-Regions selections have been released and loads of Raiders fill the list.

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Raiders earn region honors

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
By Landen Todd The Region 8-5A All-Regions selections have been released and loads of Raiders fill the list. Three stood out for big time awards. “I think it speaks to the kind of year we had,” HCHS Football Head Coach Benji Harrison said.
Habersham Central senior Tyler Rothell attacks the ball during a game. (Submitted)

Habersham Central senior Tyler Rothell attacks the ball during a game. (Submitted)

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Rothell heads to TMU

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Thursday, November 27, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School senior baseball player Tyler Rothell is headed to Cleveland to play at Truett McConnell University. Rothell did his official signing ceremony last week.
Habersham Central senior guard Donnie Warren (0) goes up for a layup during a basketball game between Habersham Central and Athens Christian at Athens Christian School on Friday, Nov. 21 (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior guard Donnie Warren (0) goes up for a layup during a basketball game between Habersham Central and Athens Christian at Athens Christian School on Friday, Nov. 21 (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Boys basketball wins in overtime

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School basketball teams faced off against Athens Christian for the second time this season at Athens Christian School on Friday, Nov. 21.