Our Game of the Week is a season-opening contest between White County and Habersham Central.

WHITE vs HABERSHAM GIRLS

The Lady Warriors enter with high hopes yet again, and hold a #6 preseason state ranking. The roster is deep, and while Ella Kate Shedd and Anijah Moss run the offense, it’s others such as Kalynn Watkins, Bree and Zoe Burkett, Ansleigh Vandiver, and Josselyn Burke who will often lead in scoring. White County demolished Franklin County in a scrimmage, 72-20. Habersham Central is loaded and deep. The Lady Raiders have star point guard Sadie Chambers, two fantastic post players in Daytona Underwood and Tessa Murdock, and several guards who can make the big shots – Oaklee Jackson, Karah Dean, Makenzie Gosnell. This is a BIG first game for both teams.

WHITE vs HABERSHAM BOYS

The Warriors have their top scorer in Blayne Gunter back. It’s likely that at least one key player (John Jarrard) won’t be available due to football still going on. Cooper Adam showed out as a junior last year and should have a big season ahead. There’s still not a ton of depth, but the starting five can hang with anyone. The Habersham Raiders are re-tooled. Sy Ward and Micah Huff will likely get a lot of attention, but beyond that this lineup is full of guys who are looking to get real varsity experience, some for the first time.

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GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Be looking for highlights post-game later tonight as well as a story recapping the contest.

3 KEYS TO WIN

• WHITE/HABERSHAM GIRLS
  • The Lady Warriors must (1) show off the depth when the starters roll off the court, and have little to no drop-off, (2) win the rebound battle, and (3) get early momentum and keep it!
  • The Lady Raiders must (1) shoot better than 40% from deep, (2) get 20-plus boards from Daytona Underwood and Tessa Murdock, and (3) take the crowd out of it early.
• WHITE/HABERSHAM BOYS
  • The Warriors must (1) get 25-plus from Blayne Gunter, (2) have another big game by Steffen Doyal in the paint, and (3) stay out of foul trouble.
  • The Raiders must (1) have three score in double figures, (2) force White County into foul trouble to get trips to the line, and (3) roll up a comfy margin by halftime.

DETAILS OF THE MATCHUP

TIME: 6 PM Girls / 7:30 PM Boys
PLACE: White County HS / Cleveland, GA

PLAYERS TO WATCH – GIRLS

PLAYERS TO WATCH – BOYS