Raiders’ homecoming rival sidelined by COVID, game postponed

Habersham Central picked up a big region win against Lanier on Oct. 30. They'll now have to wait two weeks for another shot at a region win after COVID sidelined Central Gwinnett. (photo by Daniel Purcell)

Habersham Central was forced to postpone its homecoming football game this week after Central Gwinnett backed out due to COVID.

The two teams were scheduled to face off on Friday, November 6. They’ll now compete at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 at Raider Stadium.

According to HCHS Principal Johnathan Stribling, Habersham Central will present its Homecoming Court and crown this year’s Homecoming King and Queen during halftime on the 17th.

Habersham Central’s Homecoming Bonfire and Barbeque will take place as scheduled from 6-9 p.m. this Saturday, November 7, at the high school in Mt. Airy. The event is limited to Habersham Central, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, and Habersham Success Academy students and their guests.

The Habersham Central football away game originally planned for Friday, November 20, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 21, at Shiloh High School. The time of that game   has not yet been determined.