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The WCHS volleyball team split its matches last week with McDonough and Cherokee Bluff. MARK TURNER/WCN

The WCHS volleyball team split its matches last week with McDonough and Cherokee Bluff. MARK TURNER/WCN

WCHS splits matches with Bluff, McDonough

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Staff report   The White County volleyball team split a pair non-area matches last week during a home tri-match in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors scored a 2-0 straight set win over McDonough, but dropped a 2-0 decision to Cherokee Bluff in a matchup of two of the top teams in Class AAA.
The Lady Warriors dropped a close one. MARK TURNER/WCN

The Lady Warriors dropped a close one. MARK TURNER/WCN

Lady Warriors drop close region battle, 4-3

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The Lumpkin County Indians held off a late rally by the White County Lady Warriors last week to keep a stronghold on the lead in the 6-AAA softball race.
WCHS freshman running back Jack Clark tries to run past Habersham Central's Tay Spencer during the Warriors' home opener last Friday night at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors head to East Jackson this week for the final non-region game of the season. STACI SULHOFF /WCN

WCHS freshman running back Jack Clark tries to run past Habersham Central's Tay Spencer during the Warriors' home opener last Friday night at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors head to East Jackson this week for the final non-region game of the season. STACI SULHOFF /WCN

Habersham knocks off Warriors

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   After a frustrating start to the season against Rabun County, the White County Warriors showed some signs of improvement in the second game of the year last week at Warrior Stadium.
The WCHS volleyball team picked up two victories. MARK TURNER/WCN

The WCHS volleyball team picked up two victories. MARK TURNER/WCN

WCHS nets a pair of wins

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Staff report   The White County Lady Warriors picked up two more wins over the past week, including getting an Area 6-AAA victory over Chestatee. The Lady Warriors are now 6-9 on the season, with a home tri-match on the docket for this afternoon as the team celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day.
The Lady Warriors notched their first win of the season. MARK TURNER/WCN

The Lady Warriors notched their first win of the season. MARK TURNER/WCN

Lady Warriors split region games

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Staff report   The White County High School softball team ran into one of the top pitchers in Region 6-AAA on Tuesday during a road matchup with the Pickens Dragons.
White County's cross country team got off to a fast start. MARK TURNER/WCN

White County's cross country team got off to a fast start. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WC runs with top teams at Preview

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Staff report   The White County High School cross country teams competed in one of the top early season meets last weekend in Jasper. The meet included 21 teams from around north Georgia and the metro area, including several teams that are expected to make a run at state titles later in the year.
The Warriors lost their season-opening football game at Rabun County. MARK TURNER/WCN PHOTO

The Warriors lost their season-opening football game at Rabun County. MARK TURNER/WCN PHOTO

Warriors fall to Rabun in opener

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Staff report   The White County Warriors had a tough night on the opening weekend of the 2025 season, falling to Rabun County 42-6 in Clayton. After a 45-minute lightning delay, the two teams traded turnovers on the first two plays of the game.
Senior catcher Cierra Bailey had a pair of hits and drove in a run against North Hall.

Senior catcher Cierra Bailey had a pair of hits and drove in a run against North Hall.

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Lady Warriors drop tight battle with North Hall

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Staff report   The White County High School softball team will try to chase down it's first Region 6-AAA this afternoon in a matchup with Chestatee at the WCHS softball complex.

Leaders of the Pack

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The 2025 high school cross country season started this week for high school runners around the state. For the White County High School teams, the season began Tuesday with the Gorge to Beach event at the Farm Course in Tallulah Falls.