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Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period.  MARK TURNER/WCN

Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period. MARK TURNER/WCN

Warriors begin busy four weeks of prep work

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County Warriors opened summer football workouts on Monday and 48 hours later, they took the field for the first 7-on-7 event of the summer.The Warriors headed to Athens Academy Wednesday for a the Spartans' passing league event.
Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN

Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN

Lady Warriors face tough slate in June

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsAfter another state tournament run last winter by the White County High School girl's basketball team, head coach Steve Shedd and the Lady Warriors got back to work Monday with the first day of the summer program, along with hosting the annual Little Kid's camp.
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.

Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.

Rangers faced Tail of the Dragon in season finale

The White County Trail Rangers wrapped up the 2026 spring season earlier this month with a pair of events.On May 16, the team traveled to the tiny town of Jackson to ride the trails at Dauset Nature Preserve in the Guardians of the Trail race.
pencer Adams is 4-1 this season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in the Atlantic League. RICK THOMASON /SPECIAL

pencer Adams is 4-1 this season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in the Atlantic League. RICK THOMASON /SPECIAL

Adams off to hot start with Ghost Peppers

by Mark TurnerSpencer Adams' journey in professional baseball has taken him to North Carolina his spring for the 2026 season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers.
Kody Tuhey, left, and the Warriors kick off the summer program Monday morning. WESLEY BRANCH/CLAYTON TRIBUNE

Kody Tuhey, left, and the Warriors kick off the summer program Monday morning. WESLEY BRANCH/CLAYTON TRIBUNE

Summer work begins Monday for Warriors

by Mark TurnerAfter getting a few days off this week, the members of the White County High School football team will get back to work on Monday, kicking off the summer schedule as they continue to prepare for the 2026 season.
Savion Anderon looks for some running room during the preseason scrimmage last week at Rabun County. WESLEY BRANC/CLAYTON TRIBUNE

Savion Anderon looks for some running room during the preseason scrimmage last week at Rabun County. WESLEY BRANC/CLAYTON TRIBUNE

Warriors wrap up spring practice

by Mark TurnerThe White County Warriors wrapped up the spring phase of the preparation for the 2026 high school football season, taking on Rabun County in a scrimmage in Tiger.
Truett McConnell softball players, from left, Grace Folds, Elizabeth Bennett, Rylee Walker and Emma Skipper were named to the AAC All-Tournament team for the Lady Bears' run to tournament title. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Truett McConnell softball players, from left, Grace Folds, Elizabeth Bennett, Rylee Walker and Emma Skipper were named to the AAC All-Tournament team for the Lady Bears' run to tournament title. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Lady Bears end season at NAIA tournament

by Mark TurnerThe Truett McConnell Softball Team concluded its historic 2026 season last week at the NAIA National Championship Opening Round in Mobile, Ala.
Senior Julie Black had a pair of Top 5 finishes at state meet. MARK TURNER/WCN

Senior Julie Black had a pair of Top 5 finishes at state meet. MARK TURNER/WCN

Black posts runner-up finish at AAA state meet

by Mark TurnerJulie Black capped off her high school running career with a runner-up finish at the Class AAA state meet last week in Athens.
Mikey Moreno, left, and James Hart get a defensive call during the team's practice Tuesday afternoon at Warrior Stadium.  MARK TURNER/WCN

Mikey Moreno, left, and James Hart get a defensive call during the team's practice Tuesday afternoon at Warrior Stadium. MARK TURNER/WCN

Warriors, Wildcats set to battle in scrimmage

by Mark TurnerThe White County Warriors will wrap up spring football practice on Friday with a scrimmage at Rabun County. The team has held nine practice sessions over the past two weeks as part of the official start of the preparation for the 2026 season.
Kady McCollough is part of the WCHS contingent at the state meet in Athens. MARK TURNER/WCN

Kady McCollough is part of the WCHS contingent at the state meet in Athens. MARK TURNER/WCN

WC track athletes on big stage

by Mark Turner The best high school track athletes in Class AAA are in Athens today for the the Georgia High School Association State Championships at the Spec Towns Track & Field Complex  at the University of Georgia.