The mood was electric inside the Habersham Central High School Gymnasium this morning as the HCHS Raiders were awarded the High 5 Sports Team of the Week trophy by Fox 5 of Atlanta. A pep rally celebrating the honor was broadcast live on the television station’s morning news show Good Day Atlanta.
The Raiders received the award for topping High 5 Sports’ TOW online poll. The team received 9,871 votes. Their closest competitor in the 5-team poll was the Tucker Tigers who claimed 2,883 votes.
The High 5 trophy comes on the heels of a big victory Friday night when the Raiders won their first football game in two years against the North Forsyth Raiders.
Photos by Johnny Bailey
Habersham Central’s students gathered in the gym Thursday morning as they were featured live on Fox 5’s morning news show “Good Day Atlanta.” The Raiders were Fox 5’s team of the week. Pictured is reporter Paul Milliken with photographer Blaze Meier.
Raider varsity football players pass around the High 5 Sports Team of the Week trophy from Fox 5 in Atlanta. The trophy was awarded to the team on live television after their win over North Forsyth on Oct. 31. It was the Raiders’ first win in 22 games.
Raiders mug for the camera after being presented Fox 5’s High 5 trophy.
Raider Football players greet their mascot. Pictured (l-r): Justin Bailes, Braxton Cole, Brison Browner, and ballboy Smith Caudell.
HCHS principal Wes McGee is interviewed by Paul Milliken.
Students participate in the cheers.
A colorfully painted Drew Pitts puts pep in the pep rally.
HCHS cheerleaders fire up the students. At left is Sarah Spivey
The Fox 5 satellite truck was parked just outside of the HCHS gymnasium to provide a live broadcast
