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Members of the 8U softball team are, front from left, Wesleynn Vandegriff, Zoe Hester, Breckan Milligan, Gabby Brannon and Reagan Moose; middle row, Cora Biddy, Harper Ward, Madison Worley, Kamryn Pressley, Bravely Lisk and Vivian Barton; back row, coaches Heather Ward, Brandon Hester, Tim Milligan and Jessi Biddy. Not shown is Lily Thomas. (Photo/WCRD Athletics)

Members of the 8U softball team are, front from left, Wesleynn Vandegriff, Zoe Hester, Breckan Milligan, Gabby Brannon and Reagan Moose; middle row, Cora Biddy, Harper Ward, Madison Worley, Kamryn Pressley, Bravely Lisk and Vivian Barton; back row, coaches Heather Ward, Brandon Hester, Tim Milligan and Jessi Biddy. Not shown is Lily Thomas. (Photo/WCRD Athletics)

WCRD 8U team second at Class C tourney

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Recreation Department 's 8U softball team made a run chased a state title last week in Putnam County.
Catie Craig (Photo/Submitted)

Catie Craig (Photo/Submitted)

Craig makes debut on the Epson Tour

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Staff report   White County High School graduate Catie Craig made her debut on the Epson Tour in June, beginning her professional golf career after graduating from Western Kentucky in May.
The Lady Warriors have been working hard this summer. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors have been working hard this summer. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Back on the Pitch

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   T he White County High School soccer teams won't officially be back on the pitch until next spring, but that doesn't mean they aren't already preparing for the 2026 season.
Aiden Cline is one of the Warriors' top returnees from last year's squad. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Aiden Cline is one of the Warriors' top returnees from last year's squad. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC runners stacking miles this summer

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   It's going to be a hot summer in Georgia, but the heat and humidity won't stop the members of the White County High School cross country teams from preparing for the 2025 season, which begins in August. The WCHS runners open the season on Aug.
For the first time in school history, the White County Warriors had three runner-up finishes at the Georgia High School Association State Wrestling Championships, including sophomore Hunter Smith (pictured). He was joined by seniors Davin Lightsey and Mason Autry. All made the finals during the Class AAA state championship round in Macon. The trio helped lead the Warriors to a fourth place finish in the team standings, the highest team finish ever in the traditional state tournament, bettering the fifth pla

For the first time in school history, the White County Warriors had three runner-up finishes at the Georgia High School Association State Wrestling Championships, including sophomore Hunter Smith (pictured). He was joined by seniors Davin Lightsey and Mason Autry. All made the finals during the Class AAA state championship round in Macon. The trio helped lead the Warriors to a fourth place finish in the team standings, the highest team finish ever in the traditional state tournament, bettering the fifth pla

A Look Back

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
With the start of the new school year just over a month away, it's time to take one last look at some of the highlights that happened in the local sports world during the 2024-25 academic year. Athletes at all levels had some memorable moments and achievements during the past school year.
Ciera Baile

Ciera Baile

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Region teams prep for fall schedules

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   I n just a few weeks, school will be back in session and it will be time for some high school sports. The fall season kicks off in August for the White County High School teams competing in football, volleyball, softball and cross country.
The Lady Warriors softball team is preparing for next season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors softball team is preparing for next season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors begin prep for 2025 season

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Monday, June 16, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   A new era in softball at White County High School is underway as the Lady Warriors are now preparing for the 2025 season.
The WCRD 8U softball team won the District 7 championship last weekend in Homer. Members of the team are, front from left, Gabby Brannon, Breckan Milligan, Vivian Barton, Zoe Hester and Lily Thomas; back row, Madison Worley, Cora Biddy, Weslynn Vandegriff, Harper Ward, Kamryn Pressley, Reagan Moose and Bravely Lisk. (Photo/WCRD)

The WCRD 8U softball team won the District 7 championship last weekend in Homer. Members of the team are, front from left, Gabby Brannon, Breckan Milligan, Vivian Barton, Zoe Hester and Lily Thomas; back row, Madison Worley, Cora Biddy, Weslynn Vandegriff, Harper Ward, Kamryn Pressley, Reagan Moose and Bravely Lisk. (Photo/WCRD)

WCRD 8U team wins District title

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Monday, June 16, 2025
Staff report   The White County Recreation Department's 8U softball team punched their ticket to the Georgia Recreation and Park Association's Class C state tournament by winning the District 7 title last weekend in Homer.