Sports

Like Meat Loaf said, we can’t look back

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The consensus on the home sideline was the same among most observers. This team could be undefeated, if not for some silly stuff. But the great Bill Parcells once said, “You are what your record says you are.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington tries to escape a Lanier tackler during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington tries to escape a Lanier tackler during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Longhorn mistake house

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Habersham Central has outscored its opponents in each of the first three quarters for the season to date, except one – the fourth. Not only do the Raiders not have the advantage in the final period, they have been outscored by 40 points.
Habersham Central’s Caleb Blackburn (44) and Keller Green (13) surround Forsyth Central quarterback Brady Smith as they force him to fumble during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Caleb Blackburn (44) and Keller Green (13) surround Forsyth Central quarterback Brady Smith as they force him to fumble during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Sound the Horn, it’s region time

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 23, 2022
It’s a new day for Habersham Central’s football when it comes to its regional foes, but this year’s league slate starts out with a familiar face. Lanier comes to town Friday after the two teams have met the last six years, with the Longhorns winning all but once.
Habersham Central’s Jazky Bantaum scores the final point in the first set of a win over Gainesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Jazky Bantaum scores the final point in the first set of a win over Gainesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raider volleyball eyes key region games Tuesday

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Habersham Central’s volleyball team fell to Dawson County on Tuesday night and was awarded a forfeit win over Flowery Branch, which did not compete.
Habersham Central catcher Shelby Rinefierd throws down to second as the runner tried to steal in the fourth inning against Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central catcher Shelby Rinefierd throws down to second as the runner tried to steal in the fourth inning against Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders split with Lanier on the diamond

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Habersham Central’s softball team earned a split with region opponent Lanier on Tuesday evening. The Lady Raiders lost the first game 4-1 before bouncing back with an 8-4 win in the nightcap of the doubleheader. Hannah Odum drove in the lone run for the Lady Raiders (9-9, 6-4 region).
Pictured is SHMS eighth grade student Caden Free navigating the mud pit crawl.

Pictured is SHMS eighth grade student Caden Free navigating the mud pit crawl.

Rebel Challenge returns for 9th year

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
The 9th Annual Rebel Challenge was held on Sept. 9 at South Habersham Middle School. The Rebel Challenge is a series of obstacles that students must navigate to reach the finish line. Throughout the challenge, students encourage and push each other forward to complete the course.
Habersham Central’s Hayes Gunn runs through a truck-sized hole Friday night on the way to a big gain against Forsyth Central. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Hayes Gunn runs through a truck-sized hole Friday night on the way to a big gain against Forsyth Central. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Running and Gunning

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It would be inaccurate to describe Friday night’s victory by Habersham Central as a perfect plan come to fruition, but the Raiders walked off the field with the win nevertheless.
Lady Raiders’ libero Amayah Dooley launches from the back row for a dig to keep Habersham Central within a point. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders’ libero Amayah Dooley launches from the back row for a dig to keep Habersham Central within a point. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders hold ground in top 4 with region sweep

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
Habersham Central’s Lady Raider volleyball team had a huge night with two key regional wins over Gainesville (25-21, 15-25, 15-11) and Apalachee (25-13, 25-14).
Habersham Central’s Blandon Grizzle plows forward through Central Gwinnett defenders for a touchdown last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Blandon Grizzle plows forward through Central Gwinnett defenders for a touchdown last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders seek redemption

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 16, 2022
Habersham Central will head out on the road tonight to try and find itself after a frustrating loss last Friday night. The final non-region game will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Forsyth Central, a fellow 1-2 team that also will be looking to bounce back.
Habersham Central’s Band of Blue put on a terrific performance Friday, spurred on by an equally strong effort by Central Gwinnett’s band. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Band of Blue put on a terrific performance Friday, spurred on by an equally strong effort by Central Gwinnett’s band. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Brothers and sisters in music support each other

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 16, 2022
After a scintillating performance, members of the Central Gwinnett High School band sat down on the track on the home side of Raider Stadium on Friday night. They wanted to see what the Band of Blue would produce, and the home band did not disappoint.