The Habersham Central Lady Raiders are on a historic run after clinching the team’s first-ever Elite 8 berth. They’re set to play Roswell May 5 in the quarterfinals.
Ahead of Monday’s big game, BLITZ Sports spoke with head coach Jeff LaBarbera AKA ‘Reno’, and star players Paisley Cathey (SR), Meg LaBarbera (JR), Ansley Means (JR), and Eden Turner (JR).
The Lady Raiders discuss the recipe to their success as back-to-back region champs and their well-balanced team that has a 14-2 record, #8 state ranking, and goal tally of 100-13.
The winner of the Hab Central-Roswell matchup will advance to the semifinals on May 8.
Coach interview
Player interviews
Other local Elite 8 teams
Two other Northeast Georgia girls teams will face off in the quarterfinals Monday. #1 Jefferson takes on #8 Dawson County in Class 3A.
Meanwhile, the Habersham Central boys soccer team secured an Elite 8 appearance after defeating Lakeside-Evans, 4-0. The Raiders take on Milton in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 6. Rabun, Jefferson, and Towns also made the quarterfinal cut.
