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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)

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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)

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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.

Habersham Central sophomore receiver Macy Huff (15) snags the ball for an extra point during a flag football game at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 19. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Lady Raiders close season with two wins

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Friday, November 21, 2025

By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School flag football team closed its first regular season ever with two wins on senior night at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 19. They beat Gainesville 19-7 and beat Elbert County 21-7.

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.