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Maddie Kate Hall had two hits and picked up the win in the circle in the Lady Warriors' 17-10 victory over Franklin County. MARK TURNER /WCN

Maddie Kate Hall had two hits and picked up the win in the circle in the Lady Warriors' 17-10 victory over Franklin County. MARK TURNER /WCN

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Lady Warriors blast Chapel Hill, Franklin

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Staff report   The White County Lady Warriors are 3-1 after the first week of the season after picking up wins over Chapel Hill and Franklin County. The Lady Warriors were scheduled to open Region 6-AAA play on Tuesday, but weather issues forced the road game at Dawson County to postponed.
This year's senior class consists of, front from left, Hayden Weakley, Easton Drew and Davey Waller; middle row, Austin Garrett, Jackson Burford, Branson Smith and Nathan Eubnks; back row, Carson Anthony, Matt Turner, Alex Freeman, Reid Penrose and Noel Lammers. Not shown are Jackson Krilla and Corbin Blank. MARK TURNER /WCN

This year's senior class consists of, front from left, Hayden Weakley, Easton Drew and Davey Waller; middle row, Austin Garrett, Jackson Burford, Branson Smith and Nathan Eubnks; back row, Carson Anthony, Matt Turner, Alex Freeman, Reid Penrose and Noel Lammers. Not shown are Jackson Krilla and Corbin Blank. MARK TURNER /WCN

Toe Meets Leather: Warriors, Wildcats battle in opener

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors kick off the 2025 campaign Friday night in Clayton, taking on the Rabun County Wildcats for the 38th time in school history.
The White County softball team opened the season with a win over Forsyth Central. MARK TURNER/WCN

The White County softball team opened the season with a win over Forsyth Central. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WC beats Forsyth Central in opener

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School softball team cracked opened the 2025 regular season on Tuesday, rolling past Forsyth Central 16-4 in Cleveland.
Junior Adi Connor is ready to help the Lady Warriors return to the postseason. MARK TURNER/WCN

Junior Adi Connor is ready to help the Lady Warriors return to the postseason. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors reload, ready for another state playoff run

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   T here were a lot new faces on the court Tuesday for the White County High School volleyball team as they opened the 2025 season with a match against Seckinger in Cleveland.
Beau Tanner

Beau Tanner

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Tanner wins ASA archery competition

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Staff report White County's Beau Tanner, had a good summer competing in youth archery events and capped off the summer by winning an Archery Shooters Association title.
New head coach Cari Barrett, seated, and seniors, from left, Tyla Nix, Logan Fain, Cierra Bailey and Maddie Kate Hall host Forsyth Central Aug. 5 in the season opener. MARK TURNER /WCN

New head coach Cari Barrett, seated, and seniors, from left, Tyla Nix, Logan Fain, Cierra Bailey and Maddie Kate Hall host Forsyth Central Aug. 5 in the season opener. MARK TURNER /WCN

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New Era, Same Goals

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   For the past 10 years, the White County Lady Warriors have grown into one one of the top programs in the state, making numerous state playoff runs under head coach Drew Owens.
Abby Watkins makes a throw to first base during a recent practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Abby Watkins makes a throw to first base during a recent practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS teams set for summer games next week

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   With the start of the new season less than three weeks away for the White County High School softball and volleyball teams, it's time to finish off the summer preparation.
The Lady Warriors' volleyball team made a run to the Class AAA state semifinals last fall for the second time in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors' volleyball team made a run to the Class AAA state semifinals last fall for the second time in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS finishes Top 20 in GADA Cup standings

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Staff report   The Georgia Athletic Directors Association recently released the final standings for the Director's Cup Trophy, which ranks each the member school for athletic success during the 2024-25 academic year.
Zach Godfrey carries the football for the Warriors. (Tom Askew photo)

Zach Godfrey carries the football for the Warriors. (Tom Askew photo)

WC teams get back to work next week

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
By Mark Turner White County News   After a week off, it's time for the White County High School fall sports teams to kick things into high gears as the start of the 2025 season is less than a month away.