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Senior members of the WCHS wrestling team are, from left, Jacob Joe, Jacob Biesterfield, Jonathan Ledford, Danielle Douglas, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Andrew Mills, Devin Lightsey, Dalton Robinson, Ollie Weiland, Orlando Fritz and Alex Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Senior members of the WCHS wrestling team are, from left, Jacob Joe, Jacob Biesterfield, Jonathan Ledford, Danielle Douglas, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Andrew Mills, Devin Lightsey, Dalton Robinson, Ollie Weiland, Orlando Fritz and Alex Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WC wrestlers swept home quad match

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Staff report   The season is off to a good start for the White County High School wrestling teams. The Warriors held the first home meet of the season on Tuesday, and posted three wins.
Emma Lightsey, who scored a game-high 21 points, drives past a Habersham defender during the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Emma Lightsey, who scored a game-high 21 points, drives past a Habersham defender during the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits with Habersham

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   White County High School School tipped off the 2024 season with a road doubleheader in Mt. Airy Tuesday night, taking on Habersham Central. The Lady Warriors, the No.
Julie Black was top finisher at the state meet, posting fourh place finish in the girl's race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Julie Black was top finisher at the state meet, posting fourh place finish in the girl's race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC posts Top 10 state finishes

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School cross country teams closed out the 2024 season last weekend at the Class AAA state meet in Carrollton. The Lady Warriors picked up another podium finishing fourth, while the Warriors broke into the Top 10 with a ninth place finish.
TMU's Megan Darden celebrates moments after her penalty kick sealed the Lady Bears' win in the AAC tournament finals last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU's Megan Darden celebrates moments after her penalty kick sealed the Lady Bears' win in the AAC tournament finals last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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AAC Champs Again

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Staff report   It took a little extra work, but the Truett-McConnell women's soccer team captured the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament title last week in Cleveland.
Isabella Hodson and the Lady Bears take on Tennessee Wesleyan in the title match. Marko Mamdelka and the Bears hit the road to play Bryan College in the championship match.

Isabella Hodson and the Lady Bears take on Tennessee Wesleyan in the title match. Marko Mamdelka and the Bears hit the road to play Bryan College in the championship match.

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Chasing AAC titles UFF

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Staff report   The Truett McConnell soccer teams have a chance to sweep the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament titles this weekend The Lady Bears, the AAC regular season champions and the No.
Sisters Carly, left, and Julie Black both finished in the Top 5 at the Class AAA Sectional 2 meet last weekend at Unicoi State Park. Alex Brannon was WCHS' top finisher in the boy's sectional race. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Sisters Carly, left, and Julie Black both finished in the Top 5 at the Class AAA Sectional 2 meet last weekend at Unicoi State Park. Alex Brannon was WCHS' top finisher in the boy's sectional race. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Podium STUFF UFF

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   On a near-perfect day for a run, things couldn't have gone much better for the White County High School cross country teams at the Class AAA Sectional 2 last Saturday at Unicoi State Park.
Madi Black and the WCHS runners will be vying for spots in the Class AAA state meet on Saturday at Unicoi. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Madi Black and the WCHS runners will be vying for spots in the Class AAA state meet on Saturday at Unicoi. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS, Unicoi to host AAA sectional

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The big day has arrived for the White County High School cross country teams. On Saturday, WCHS will play host to the Class AAA Sectional 2 at Unicoi State Park north of Helen.
Cierra Bailey, right, is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a home run in the opening game of the state series against West Laurens last week in Dexter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cierra Bailey, right, is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a home run in the opening game of the state series against West Laurens last week in Dexter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fall in Sweet 16 matchup

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The 2024 high school softball season came to an end last week for the White County Lady Warriors.
Jenna Pratt, right, celebrates with Rylee Elrod and Mya Yeh after winning a point during the Final Four match against Jefferson Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Pratt, right, celebrates with Rylee Elrod and Mya Yeh after winning a point during the Final Four match against Jefferson Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Final 4 Frustration

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   For the second time in three years, the White County High School volleyball squad reached the pinnacle of the sport in the state, earning a spot in the Class AAA Final Four.
The Lady Warriors' softball team posted a first round sweep of Cairo last week in the opening round of the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The Lady Warriors' softball team posted a first round sweep of Cairo last week in the opening round of the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

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WC pancakes the Syrupmaids

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The goal for any high school softball team in the state is to be in Columbus during the first week of November for the Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championships.