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Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) celebrates with senior lineman Austin Williams (51) during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. Feltus caught three touchdown passes in the second quarter. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior wide receiver Jay Feltus (11) celebrates with senior lineman Austin Williams (51) during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. Feltus caught three touchdown passes in the second quarter. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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For all the booty

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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders (7-2, 5-0) are set to play Jackson County (8-1, 5-0) for the region championship at Panther Stadium on a spooky Halloween under the Friday night lights.
Habersham Central sophomore receiver Macy Huff (15) makes a jumping catch during a flag football game between East Jackson and Habersham Central at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 23. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central sophomore receiver Macy Huff (15) makes a jumping catch during a flag football game between East Jackson and Habersham Central at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 23. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders shutout Apalachee for second time

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Landen Todd The Habersham Central High School flag football team dropped 33-0 to a really good Eagles team and bounced back 6-0 against the Wildcats at a packed Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 23. The Lady Raiders are 2-2 and two wins are against Apalachee.
Habersham Central junior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) runs with the ball during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) runs with the ball during a football game between Habersham Central and Apalachee at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders pillage Apalachee, 38-7

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Landen Todd Habersham Central wide receiver Jay Feltus’ three touchdowns in the second quarter lifted up the Raiders (7-2, 5-0) for a 38-7 win against Apalachee (2-8, 1-5) at Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24.
Habersham Central junior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) runs with the ball during a football game between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Friday, Oct. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central junior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) runs with the ball during a football game between Alcovy and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Friday, Oct. 10. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen

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Friday, October 24, 2025
By Landen Todd The Raiders are heading back on ship to face Apalachee at the Apalachee Wildcats Football Stadium this Friday after a restful bye week last week. Before the bye week, Habersham Central dominated the Tigers 40-14 on Oct. 10, making them 4-0 in region play.
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.