Habersham Central football sends six to college ranks

MOUNT AIRY -- After a stellar season that included a run to the Class AAAA quarterfinals, the Habersham Central football team capped it off with an historic National Signing Day on Wednesday, sending six players into the college ranks.

Star wide receiver Tavarres King -- who is already enrolled in classes at the University of Georgia -- missed out on the ceremonies, but Wednesday still proved impressive as Josh Anderson, Daniel Franklin, Bo Hatchett, Gabe Irby and Erik Sheker each signed letters of intent.

Franklin, a standout linebacker for the Raiders, signed on to play for Oklahoma, while offensive lineman Irby also earned a Division-I scholarship to Wake Forest.

Meanwhile, quartetrback Bo Hatchett will play next season at Presbyterian College. He will be joined by teammate and defensive back Josh Anderson. Offensive lineman Erik Sheker will play his collegiate football at West Georgia.