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Habersham Central junior Miley Ragan (1) serves the ball during a volleyball match between Rabun-Gap and Habersham Central on Thursday, Aug. 28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior Miley Ragan (1) serves the ball during a volleyball match between Rabun-Gap and Habersham Central on Thursday, Aug. 28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders lose nail bitter to Rabun Gap

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Landen Todd The Lady Raiders went back back and forth in a best of five against Rabun Gap, but came up short (25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 19-25, 10-15) at Raider Gymnasium on Thursday, Aug. 28. The Eagles came in with a 5-3 record and coming off two straight wins.
Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren (0) runs past a defender during a football game between Habersham Central and White County at Warrior Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29. The Raiders won 17-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren (0) runs past a defender during a football game between Habersham Central and White County at Warrior Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29. The Raiders won 17-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders win in road battle

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Landen Todd It was not the prettiest win for Habersham Central but they took care of business beating the Warriors 17-3 at Warrior Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29. The Raiders head into September with a 2-1 record. The Raiders had 13 penalties on the night and turned over  the ball three times.
The Raiders run onto the field during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. (Landen Todd)

The Raiders run onto the field during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. (Landen Todd)

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Raiders set voyage to White County

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Friday, August 29, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders hit the road for the first time with a matchup against White County. Habersham Central hopes to bounce back from losing a close one at home last week against Flowery Branch 31-28, where the Raiders had an uphill battle all game.
Habersham Central sophomore Marissa McCallister (5) hits the ball during a volleyball match at Banks County High School on Tuesday, Aug. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore Marissa McCallister (5) hits the ball during a volleyball match at Banks County High School on Tuesday, Aug. 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders comeback on Rabun Gap

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School volleyball team was down 0-2 in a best of five to the Eagles, but made a remarkable comeback and won three sets in a row (19-25, 14-25, 25-17, 28-26, 20-18) on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School.
Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren (0) breaks through defenders during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. The Raiders lost 31-28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren (0) breaks through defenders during the game between Flowery Branch and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. The Raiders lost 31-28. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders fall short to Flowery Branch

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central fell short of a comeback win Friday night when Flowery Branch came to Raider Stadium. After a failed Raiders onside kick, the Falcons won 31-28. The Raiders trailed the whole game and were down 14 points at halftime from a deadly run game by Flowery Branch.
Habersham Central senior Kenzie King (12) and sophomore Sydney Patterson (2) go after the ball during a volleyball match at Banks County High School on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Lady Raiders beat the Red Raiders (25-14, 20-25, 15-11) and beat the Leopards (27-25, 25-22). (Landon Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Kenzie King (12) and sophomore Sydney Patterson (2) go after the ball during a volleyball match at Banks County High School on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Lady Raiders beat the Red Raiders (25-14, 20-25, 15-11) and beat the Leopards (27-25, 25-22). (Landon Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders beat Madison, Banks

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Friday, August 22, 2025
By Landen Todd It was a night of ups and downs for the Habersham Central High School volleyball team. The Lady Raiders beat the Madison County Red Raiders in three sets (25-14, 20-25, 15-11) and beat the Banks County Leopards in two sets (27-25, 25-22) at Banks County High School on Tuesday, Aug.
The Raiders storm on the field during the big rivalry opener between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

The Raiders storm on the field during the big rivalry opener between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders hope to keep sailing

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Friday, August 22, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders conquered their biggest rival last week, but now it’s time to focus on beating the Falcons tonight at home. Last week Habersham Central High School  Head Coach Benji Harrision said that beating the Indians was going to be a tone setter for the rest of the season.
Habersham Central junior Tay Spencer (9) makes a tackle during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior Tay Spencer (9) makes a tackle during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders take down Stephens County

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
By Landen Todd On a stormy Friday evening, the Habersham Central High School football team took down the Indians 27-3 at Raider Stadium. This is the first win for the Raiders against their big rival since 2019. “Special is the word that comes to mind,” Head Coach Benji Harrison said.
Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren runs the ball during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior running back Donnie Warren runs the ball during a high school football game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The Raiders won 27-3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Raiders take down Stephens County

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Saturday, August 16, 2025
By Landen Todd On a Friday stormy evening, the Habersham Central High School football team took down the Indians 27-3 at Raider Stadium. This is the first win for the Raiders against their big rival since 2019.
Habersham Central senior Jackson Adams (18) goes after the quarterback during a scrimmage between Habersham Central and Oconee County at Oconee County High School on Friday, Aug. 1. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central senior Jackson Adams (18) goes after the quarterback during a scrimmage between Habersham Central and Oconee County at Oconee County High School on Friday, Aug. 1. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raider football is here

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Friday, August 15, 2025
By Landen Todd The weather may not feel like football weather yet, but Raider football is back this Friday against big rival Stephens County at Raider Stadium. The Raider Rowdies will fill the stands with cowboy gear for Raider Rodeo Spirit Day.