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Habersham Central sophomore Tessa Murdock (24) goes for a layup during a basketball game between Athens Christian and Habersham Central on Saturday, Nov. 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Tessa Murdock (24) goes for a layup during a basketball game between Athens Christian and Habersham Central on Saturday, Nov. 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central plays home opener against Eagles

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central girls basketball team dropped the first regular season game 60-44 against Athens Christian and the boys team won the second game of the season 66-54 against the Eagles at the Raider Gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Habersham Central junior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) throws the ball to junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) during the first round of 5A state playoffs between Statesboro and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Nov. 14. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) throws the ball to junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) during the first round of 5A state playoffs between Statesboro and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Nov. 14. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders’ great quest comes to an end

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders’ amazing voyage came to an end after Statesboro won 36-28 in a close one for the first round of the 5A state playoffs on a chilly Friday evening, Nov. 14.
Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) tries to shed off Jackson County defender after a catch during a football game between Habersham Central and Jackson County for the region championship at Panther Stadium on Friday, Oct. 31. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) tries to shed off Jackson County defender after a catch during a football game between Habersham Central and Jackson County for the region championship at Panther Stadium on Friday, Oct. 31. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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All hands on deck

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Friday, November 14, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders search for their first state playoff win since 2018 as they face Statesboro at Raider Stadium on Friday, Nov. 14. This marks the third year in a row that Habersham Central has made it to the playoffs.
Habersham Central senior forward Judge Wilbanks (13) dunks the ball during the Tip-Off Showcase between Habersham Central and Cedar Shoals at Banks County High School on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior forward Judge Wilbanks (13) dunks the ball during the Tip-Off Showcase between Habersham Central and Cedar Shoals at Banks County High School on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central basketball is back

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School basketball is back in full swing as both the girls and boys team played a scrimmage against Jefferson at Jefferson High School on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Junior All-State honors harrier Olivia Henderson and Head Varsity XC and Track and Field Coach and assistant Athletic Director Jamie Jimison present thier GIAA state awards at the end of the season. (Submitted)

Junior All-State honors harrier Olivia Henderson and Head Varsity XC and Track and Field Coach and assistant Athletic Director Jamie Jimison present thier GIAA state awards at the end of the season. (Submitted)

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Lady Indians make school history

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Friday, November 7, 2025
By Landen Todd The Tallulah Falls School girls cross country team did the unthinkable by completing its best as GIAA State Runner-Up this season. The Lady Indians sat comfortably ahead of third place St.
Habersham Central junior linebacker Griffin Cunningham (20) snags an interception during a football game between Habersham Central and Jackson County for the region championship at Panther Stadium on Friday, Oct. 31. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior linebacker Griffin Cunningham (20) snags an interception during a football game between Habersham Central and Jackson County for the region championship at Panther Stadium on Friday, Oct. 31. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Jackson County stuns Raiders

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
By Landen Todd A really tough Panthers team hit Habersham Central hard early for the region championship by dropping 29 points in the first quarter, two of those touchdowns being blocked punt returns. The 53-6 loss for the Raiders on Halloween at Panther Stadium places them second in Region 8-5A.
Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) celebrates with senior lineman Austin Williams (51) during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. Feltus caught three touchdown passes in the second quarter. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) celebrates with senior lineman Austin Williams (51) during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. Feltus caught three touchdown passes in the second quarter. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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For all the booty

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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders (7-2, 5-0) are set to play Jackson County (8-1, 5-0) for the region championship at Panther Stadium on a spooky Halloween under the Friday night lights.
Habersham Central sophomore receiver Macy Huff (15) makes a jumping catch during a flag football game between East Jackson and Habersham Central at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 23. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore receiver Macy Huff (15) makes a jumping catch during a flag football game between East Jackson and Habersham Central at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 23. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders shutout Apalachee for second time

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School flag football team dropped 33-0 to a really good Eagles team and bounced back 6-0 against the Wildcats at a packed Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 23. The Lady Raiders are 2-2 and two wins are against Apalachee.
Habersham Central junior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) runs with the ball during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) runs with the ball during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders pillage Apalachee, 38-7

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central wide receiver Jay Feltus’ three touchdowns in the second quarter lifted up the Raiders (7-2, 5-0) for a 38-7 win against Apalachee (2-8, 1-5) at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24.
Habersham Central junior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) runs with the ball during a football game between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Friday, Oct. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) runs with the ball during a football game between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Friday, Oct. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen

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Friday, October 24, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders are heading back on ship to face Apalachee at the Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium this Friday after a restful bye week last week. Before the bye week, Habersham Central dominated the Tigers 40-14 on Oct. 10, making them 4-0 in region play.