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Habersham Central’s Jackson Vonier tries to outrun Ciprian Giamatti during the North Oconee Invitational 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central’s Jackson Vonier tries to outrun Ciprian Giamatti during the North Oconee Invitational 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders run at North Oconee Invitational

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School Cross Country team competed at the North Oconee Invitational 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 18. Habersham Central harrier Tessa Murdock (20:24.30) had the best placement on the day placing 25th.
Habersham Central sophomore Sydney Patterson (2) celebrates during a volleyball match between Habersham Central and Loganville at Jackson County High School on Thursday, Oct. 9. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Sydney Patterson (2) celebrates during a volleyball match between Habersham Central and Loganville at Jackson County High School on Thursday, Oct. 9. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders Sweet 16 bound

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Friday, October 17, 2025
By Landen Todd The Lady Raiders took the first round in the GHSA 5A State Tournament to five sets to come on top against Effingham County (26-28, 16-25, 25-22, 25-15 and 15-13) at Effingham County High School on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
The Tallulah Falls School Lady Indian volleyball teams closed their season has the runner-up in the GIAA State Championship. (Submitted)

The Tallulah Falls School Lady Indian volleyball teams closed their season has the runner-up in the GIAA State Championship. (Submitted)

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Lady Indians close season as State Runner-Up

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Tallulah Falls School Lady Indians volleyball team’s amazing run concluded in a GIAA State Championship match Saturday in Rome at Shorter University. No. 4-ranked Tallulah Falls School fought to the final point in a 3-1 final against No. 3 St. Anne Pacelli.
Habersham Central’s defense swarms an Alcovy player during a football game between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Friday, Oct. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central’s defense swarms an Alcovy player during a football game between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Friday, Oct. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders sail past Alcovy, 40-14

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central High School’s football team continues to storm past every regional foe that comes its way, beating the Tigers 40-14 on Senior Night at Raider Stadium on Friday, Oct. 10.  HCHS Football Head Coach Benji Harrison’s goal this season has been going “1-0” each week.
Students fill the stands while praying together during Fields of Faith at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 8. It’s a student-led movement that encourages FCA Huddle Leaders, which are student leaders on its campuses that lead the huddles, to organize and lead this event for their peers. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Students fill the stands while praying together during Fields of Faith at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 8. It’s a student-led movement that encourages FCA Huddle Leaders, which are student leaders on its campuses that lead the huddles, to organize and lead this event for their peers. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Fields of Faith brings community

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Friday, October 10, 2025
By Landen Todd Georgia Mountains Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted its annual Fields of Faith at Raider Stadium on a sunny evening on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event brought fellowship, worship, prayer and community. Field of Faith is an FCA event held across the United States.
Habersham Central celebrates during a volleyball match between Habersham Central and Loganville at Jackson County High School on Monday, Oct. 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central celebrates during a volleyball match between Habersham Central and Loganville at Jackson County High School on Monday, Oct. 6. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Habersham Central split in region tournament

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
By Landen Todd The Lady Raiders came out on top (25-15, 25-6)  against Clarke Central and lost a heartbreaker (25-15, 26-28, 12-15) to Loganville at Jackson County High School on Monday, Oct. 6.
Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) makes a leaping grab during a football game between Habersham Central and Clarke Central at Billy Henderson Stadium on Friday, Oct. 3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) makes a leaping grab during a football game between Habersham Central and Clarke Central at Billy Henderson Stadium on Friday, Oct. 3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders conquer Clarke Central

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School football team continues to conquer its region foes, beating the reigning region champion Gladiators 43-22 at Billy Henderson Stadium on Friday, Oct. 3. The Raiders have won three straight regional matchups by scoring 35 points or more.
Habersham Central senior lineman Jackson Adams (18) sacks the quarterback during a game between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior lineman Jackson Adams (18) sacks the quarterback during a game between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Time for Gladiators to walk the plank

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Friday, October 3, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders (4-2, 2-0) are looking to knock down Clarke Central, (2-4, 1-1) the reigning regional champions this Friday at Billy Henderson Stadium. Habersham Central is coming off a big region 35-21 win against the Bulldoggs on homecoming night at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26.
Habersham Central senior linebacker Sawyer Burgess (14) celebrates with his teammates after his interception during a game between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior linebacker Sawyer Burgess (14) celebrates with his teammates after his interception during a game between Winder-Barrow and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders loot Bulldoggs in 35-21 win

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School football team (4-2,2-0) took down the Bulldoggs (3-4,2-1) 35-21 on homecoming night at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26. The Raiders are now 2-0 in the region.
Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren (0) points to the sky after scoring a touchdown during the game. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren (0) points to the sky after scoring a touchdown during the game. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders raise the anchor after bye

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Friday, September 26, 2025
By Landen Todd It’s homecoming night, and the Raiders (3-2, 1-0) are looking for their second region win of the season against Winder-Barrow, after coming off a restful bye week.