After back-to-back 3-7 campaigns, you get the sense that the Raiders are set for a breakout season. That’s entirely possible with Benji Harrison bringing back his starting QB Carson Parker and star WR Zeke Whittington (987 yds, 2 TD; 131 rush yds, 3 TD; 306 KR yds), who is now officially racking up offers as he comes into his junior season.

The QB situation was dicey last year, with Parker getting replaced at points with then-senior Cooper Smith. A lot has to happen this season for Habersham to earn a playoff spot, but there’s no denying that Parker’s ability to stick under center is going to be what the Raiders need. Defensively, Carter Barrett (82 TKL) and Braden Henslee (106 TKL) will anchor on that side of the ball.

The Raiders officially released their 2023 slate. Here’s the schedule, and an exclusive breakdown of game-by-game and how the season could go.

HABERSHAM CENTRAL RAIDERS

AUG 18 vs STEPHENS COUNTY

AUG 25 @ WHITE COUNTY

SEP 1 BYE

SEP 8 @ CENTRAL GWINNETT

SEP 15 vs FORSYTH CENTRAL

SEP 22 @ LANIER^

SEP 29 vs JACKSON COUNTY^

OCT 6 BYE

OCT 13 vs GAINESVILLE^

OCT 20 vs NORTH FORSYTH^

OCT 27 @ APALACHEE^

NOV 3 @ SHILOH^

^REGION 8-AAAAAA GAME