The Raiders put up probably the best overall season in the Benji Harrison era (2015-Present). Habersham Central posted seven wins, and played for a region title in the regular season finale. It was an earlier exit ramp than they intended to take in the playoffs, but a huge chunk of the roster will be in place for 2026.

That includes rising senior QB Paris Wilbanks (1577 pass yds, 14 TD; 282 rush yds, 6 TD) and his WR duo – Jay Feltus (718 yds, 6 TD) and Drake Roland (222 yds, 1 TD). Someone MUST step up big to replace the production of RB Donnie Warren and WR Tylon Davis, who both graduate. But the defense is set to have nine of its 11 starters back. That side of the ball is anchored by Noah Harkins, Griffin Cunningham, CJ Davis, Sutton Porter, Parks York, Gio Ethridge, Jose Juarez, JJ Rucker, and Roland. That might be the strength of this Raiders group.

Habersham Central has announced its 2026 Schedule. We dissect the slate, going game-by-game with our way-too-early predictions for the regular season. The following insight depends heavily on the known – returning or departing players, incoming players we know of, etc. The unknown is the other side of the same coin – some unknown up-and-coming middle school talent, JV standouts, move-ins, etc.