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Carrson Ward celebrates after knocking away a pass in the end zone late in the first half. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lumpkin runs past Warriors in region matchup

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors went toe-to-toe with the Lumpkin County Indians during last week during the first half of a Region 6-AAA matchup in Dahlonga, but the Indians used a big second half to knock off the Warriors 45-14.

WCHS senior Maddie Kate Hall had eight hits in four games over the past week. MARK TURNER /WCN

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WCHS pull even at 11-11

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Staff report The White County High School softball team has reached the final week of the regular season and are keeping their hopes alive for a return to the Class AAA state tournament.

TMU keeper Danica Wiffmann deflects a shot during the Lady Bears' win over Bryan College last week in Cleveland. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

TMU soccer teams rolling

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Staff report The Truett McConnell soccer teams are both off to a hot start this fall. Last week, the TMU squad picked up an Appalachian Athletic Conference sweep with wins over Bryan College. The Lady Bears, who are ranked No.

Zach Godfrey had three receptions for 107 yards in the region game. MARK TURNERI/WCN

North Hall wins region matchup

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Staff report The White County Warriors ran into one of top teams in the state last week in a Region 6-AAA matchup in Gainesville.

The Warriors' squad ran away with the team title in the boy's race at the North Georgia Mountain League Championships in Ellijay. WCMS/SPECIAL

WCMS excels at league meet

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Middle School cross country teams put together a stellar performance at the North Georgia Mountain League Championships last week in Ellijay. The WCMS boy's team won the league title, while the girl's squad finished in second place.

Sophia Butcher was honored during Senior Night during the home tri-match. STACI SULHOFF /WCN

Lady Warriors knock off Lumpkin

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Staff report The White County Lady Warriors celebrated Senior Night with a pair of Area 6 matches against North Hall and Lumpkin County. The Lady Warriors recognized seniors Sophia Butcher and Caroline Tatum during the tri-match.

The Queen and the Court: The members the White County High School Homecoming Court are, from left, Caroline Tatum, Katie Nanney, Homecoming Queen Shalyn Vandiver, Asia Moss, Tyla Nix and Miss Warrior Emma Windham. STACI SULFOFF /WCN

WCHS Homecoming Court 2025

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Bella Pilgrim and the Lady Warriors take on Banks County and Flowery Branch this afternoon. MARK TURNER /WCN

Lady Warriors split Area tilt

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Friday, September 19, 2025

By Mark Turner White County News The White County Lady Warriors' volleyball team are heading into the stretch run of the regular season slate. The Lady Warriors (8-13) have a handful of games left over the next three weeks, before the Area 6-AAA tournament begins on Oct. 7.

TMU's Ethan Ledford is the youngest inductee in the Georgia Trapshooting Hall of Fame. TMU ATHLETICS

Ledford named to Trapshooting Hall of Fame

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Staff report Truett McConnell University's Ethan Ledford recently made made history, becoming the youngest inductee into the Georgia Trapshooting Hall of Fame.

Noel Lammers battles for some yardage during the non-region game with East Jackson last Friday in Commerce. MARK TURNER /WCN

Warriors fall to East Jackson

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

By Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors are hoping to find the winning formula this week as they host the Pickens Dragons in the Region 6-AAA opener at Warrior Stadium Friday night in Cleveland The region matchup end Homecoming Week for the WCHS students, and nothing would...