With the win, Habersham Central has already bested last season’s record. The Raiders are now 3-1 this season. (Daniel Purcell/Now Habersham)
It was another night of exciting high school football action in Northeast Georgia. And for Habersham Central fans, the season just keeps getting better!
The Raiders went into tonight’s home game against Franklin County flying high with momentum from last week’s huge come-from-behind win at White County. And although Franklin County edged the Raiders a season ago, this time it was personal and at home for the Raiders.
The Raiders were up 21-0 at the half. Franklin came back to match that score, putting 13 points on the board in the 3rd and 7 more in the 4th qtr. It wasn’t enough. The Raiders answered the Lions with two TDs in the second half. Final score, Raiders 35, Franklin County 20.
With the win Habersham bested last season’s 2 win record. They’re now 3-1 on the season. The Lions drop to 1-2.
Next up, the Raiders travel to Stephens County to take on the neighboring rival Indians. Game time is 7:30pm, Sept. 14.
LOCAL SCORES
Rabun County 41, White County 14
The Wildcats had a slow start, but an Austin Jones 60-yd punt return for a touchdown gave Rabun a lead it never relinquished. FULL STORY
#7 Jefferson 31, Southside (SC) 7
Sam Roach and Caleb Mason got Commerce up 14-zip early. TJ Trudnak made it 21-0 and Dylan Deaton made it 27-0, but Hart rallied within 27-14 before the break. Deaton added his second TD to seal the win.
Dawson County 45, West Hall 14
The Tigers continue to put up gaudy numbers and it just continues to amaze. The elite run game and defense leads Dawson to 3-0!
Lumpkin County 23, Gilmer County 13
The Indians are back in the win column with a decisive win over Gilmer heading into a bye week.
Banks County 50, East Jackson 10
The Leopards didn’t score a single point in their first two games. They made up for it in Week 3 and put up half of a hundred against East Jackson for coach Jay Reid’s first win.
Union County 49, Fannin County 7
The Panthers stay perfect at 3-0 with a demolishing of their third straight opponent. It’s not even been close.
Towns County 21, Andrews (NC) 19
A nail-biter that featured some big plays on special teams gave the Indians their second win as they now turn toward region play next week.
Pickens 42, White County 35
A heartbreaker for the Warriors as a comeback attempt against one of the highest-scoring teams in the state in the final minute was dashed, dropping them to 1-2 on the season.
East Hall 56, Chestatee 41
Two winless programs duked it out Friday night and lit up the scoreboard to nearly 100 points. East Hall came out with its first win of the season, while Chestatee still seeks its first.
#5 Flowery Branch 23, Winder-Barrow 7
The Falcons continued to dominate and are now 3-0 on the season.
#2 Athens Academy 35, Cherokee 14
Cherokee Bluff continues to seek win number one, and is now 0-4 heading into a bye week.
Johnson 30, Riverside Military Academy 14
Johnson earned its third win of the season, while Riverside drops to 1-2.
St. Francis 40, Lakeview 0
Lakeview remains winless in 2018.
Denmark 7, Forsyth Central 3
The brand-new Greyhounds are now 3-0! Say What!?!
