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Eden Turner kicks the ball to her teammate in the first overtime period of the Lanier match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Eden Turner kicks the ball to her teammate in the first overtime period of the Lanier match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders’ soccer teams making playoff push

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
It may have been senior night for Shiloh on Friday, but it was Habersham Central’s own senior striker who kicked off the festivities in Snellville as the Lady Raiders took down the Generals 3-1.
Lightbourne, Hanna, Barrett

Lightbourne, Hanna, Barrett

Local hoopsters make all-state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A trio of area talent was named to Sandy’s Spiel All-State basketball teams this month. The lists, compiled by Georgia’s top voice on high school hoops, feature the GHSA’s top basketball players from all classifications.
Habersham Central’s Aaron Rodgers floats over the bar set at 9 feet, 6 inches for new personal record at the Battle of the Blue Ridge track meet on Friday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Aaron Rodgers floats over the bar set at 9 feet, 6 inches for new personal record at the Battle of the Blue Ridge track meet on Friday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Raiders’ track team sweeps

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
On Friday, Habersham Track hosted the 3rd annual Battle of the Blue Ridge Invitational. This meet brings a number of local teams together including Commerce, Hart County, Lumpkin County, Riverside Military Academy, Stephens County, Tallulah Falls, and Union County.
Joining Braydon Wright at his signing ceremony Wednesday are (seated, from left) brother Jaxson Wright, Braydon and brother Landon Wright. Standing are (from left) grandmother Deborah Wright, grandfather Steve Wright, father Andy, mother Michelle, George Alexander, sister Mia Wright, sister Katelyn Wade, Wade’s fiance Trevor Burton, Vicki Harron and Weldon Harron. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Joining Braydon Wright at his signing ceremony Wednesday are (seated, from left) brother Jaxson Wright, Braydon and brother Landon Wright. Standing are (from left) grandmother Deborah Wright, grandfather Steve Wright, father Andy, mother Michelle, George Alexander, sister Mia Wright, sister Katelyn Wade, Wade’s fiance Trevor Burton, Vicki Harron and Weldon Harron. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Raiders’ linebacker finds the Wright school

Emma Marti
Friday, March 24, 2023
Family, teammates, friends and coaches joined together Wednesday to celebrate Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright signing to play football at the University of the Cumberlands. Located in Williamsburg, Ky., Wright stated that he chose the university because it “felt a lot like home.

Ring of Honor inductees tapped for Class of 2023

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
Habersham Central’s football RIng of Honor will get five new members this year, including a longtime leader of the Band of Blue. Among Raider players, offensive playmakers Seanrick “Pudge” Trimiar and Bernard Trimiar were picked along with defensive stalwarts Matt Burrell and Chase Green.
Raiders catcher Blandon Grizzle hits a hard line drive to the Shiloh left fielder in the bottom of the second inning at home March 13. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Raiders catcher Blandon Grizzle hits a hard line drive to the Shiloh left fielder in the bottom of the second inning at home March 13. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders blast Jaxco

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Habersham Central’s road test at Jackson County turned into a hit show, as the Raiders trounced the Panthers 12-1 on Monday night. Habersham (11-6, 5-1 Region 8-6A) kicked off their barrage early as a Hunter Tatum base hit knocked in the game’s first run in the top of the first inning.
Abby Hotard floats toward the Lanier goalie for the game-winning header in Friday night’s region match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Abby Hotard floats toward the Lanier goalie for the game-winning header in Friday night’s region match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders tip Lanier, look toward first place

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Two of the region’s highest scoring squads were stymied by wet conditions as Habersham Central girls soccer hosted the Lanier Longhorns Friday night in the rain.
Habersham Central’s Maggie Vena (13) advances the ball toward the opposing Apalachee goal last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Maggie Vena (13) advances the ball toward the opposing Apalachee goal last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders hit stride, eye region title

News Staff
Friday, March 17, 2023
Habersham Central’s girls soccer team picked up their final non-region COPA 985 cup win over Flowery Branch on Tuesday, 4-1, for their fourth-straight win overall.
Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum (right) and Spencer Frady (6) hug after Tatum scores another run in the bottom of the third inning against Shiloh on Monday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum (right) and Spencer Frady (6) hug after Tatum scores another run in the bottom of the third inning against Shiloh on Monday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders handle Shiloh

Lang Storey
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
It was a cold, windy evening at Raider Park on Monday, but the bats were hot as Habersham Central mercy-ruled the Shiloh Generals 14-4 in five innings. The regional tilt didn’t get underway until after 7 p.m. due to travel delays.