Could this be the season the Raiders put it all together? With Paris Wilbanks now a seasoned veteran under center, a talented RB and WR group, and a defense that has a solid core, there’s a good chance that Habersham Central is in the thick of the region title race. That’s the belief in Mt. Airy – this team is ready.
Head Coach: Benji Harrison (11th Season)
2024 Record: 4-7; State Rnd 1
“The expectations are high,” exclaims coach Benji Harrison. “This team feels like its ready to complete for the region championship.”
2025 SCHEDULE – HABERSHAM CENTRAL
Personnel & Schemes
Key Departures: Everett Rudeseal, Landyn Savage, Zeke Whittington, Antonio Cantrell, Braydon Strickland
Returning Starters: 7 on offense; 5 on defense
Key Returning Players: Paris Wilbanks, Donovan Warren, Jay Feltus, Griffin Cunningham, Tylon Davis, Noah Harkins, Jackson Adams, Sawyer Burgess
Up & Coming Players: “No real newcomers, we have several rising juniors that played last year either on Friday nights or JV that we expect big things,” says Benji Harrison. “They’ve come up in our program, waiting until their time, developed, and are ready to be contributors.”
Offense: Multiple
Paris Wilbanks will be the key at QB as a dual threat. Donnie Warren in the backfield is a huge playmaker as well, and the receiving group that includes Jay Feltus and Tylon Davis will shine.
Defense: 3-3
Griffin Cunningham, Noah Harkins, Jackson Adams, Austin Williams. Those are the names to know for that side of the ball.
Trenches: “Two of our three DL are back,” adds Harrison. “We feel like we have 6-7 guys that can roll and not drop off. On the OL, four of five starters are back. Feel like we can play seven guys there as well.”
Strengths & Areas of Focus
Strengths: “We have guys that like playing football,” adds Harrison. “They play well together and play with great enthusiasm and effort. This team enjoys being around each other every day.”
Focusing On: “Since the beginning of the offseason workouts it’s been all about two things: being tough and disciplined,” states Harrison.
