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Konnor Sosebee gets set for the start of a race during a recent meet. WCRD/SPECIAL

Konnor Sosebee gets set for the start of a race during a recent meet. WCRD/SPECIAL

WCRD athletes set for D7 meet

The White County Recreation Department track team is set to compete in the Georgia Recreation & Parks Association District 7 Championships on Saturday at the Dawson County High School Track Facility in Dawsonville.
The senior members of the WCHS baseball team will be honored tonight during the regular season home finale against Johnson. Members of the Class of 2026 are, from left, Carter Nguyen, Jackson Krilla. Wyatt Powell, Alex Freeman, Josh Adams, Eppi Rodriguez and Cooper Garrett. STACI SULHOFF/SPECIAL

The senior members of the WCHS baseball team will be honored tonight during the regular season home finale against Johnson. Members of the Class of 2026 are, from left, Carter Nguyen, Jackson Krilla. Wyatt Powell, Alex Freeman, Josh Adams, Eppi Rodriguez and Cooper Garrett. STACI SULHOFF/SPECIAL

Warriors take region series from GAC; blast Johnson to open final week of regular season

by Mark Turner  With two days left in the regular season, there's a lot to be decided in the Region 6-AAA baseball race. After Tuesday's games, Pickens sits atop the 6-AAA standings with a 17-2 record after knocking off Greater Atlanta Christian 3-1 in the series opener.
The senior members of the WCHS boy's soccer team are, front from left, Avery Stewart, Tozar Hicks, Aiden Palmer, Roman Mashburn and Jaden Jarvis; back row, Seth Dixon, Trent Ravan, Matthew Byrne, Angel Herrera, Jon Moore, Rylan Cantrell and Zach Glenn.. MARK TURNER/WCN

The senior members of the WCHS boy's soccer team are, front from left, Avery Stewart, Tozar Hicks, Aiden Palmer, Roman Mashburn and Jaden Jarvis; back row, Seth Dixon, Trent Ravan, Matthew Byrne, Angel Herrera, Jon Moore, Rylan Cantrell and Zach Glenn.. MARK TURNER/WCN

WC soccer teams get Senior Night sweep

by Mark Turner The White County High School soccer teams celebrated Senior Night in the best way possible Tuesday night at Warrior Stadium, posting a sweep over Banks County in a non-region matchup.
Torch Runner Carter Bresnahan shares a laugh with Student Resource Offier Travis Ramey during the last portion of the torch run for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics. Also shown are, left, athlete buddy Sophia Pruitt and Dawn Grindle.

Torch Runner Carter Bresnahan shares a laugh with Student Resource Offier Travis Ramey during the last portion of the torch run for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics. Also shown are, left, athlete buddy Sophia Pruitt and Dawn Grindle.

A very Special day

by Shena Anderson White County Special Olympics White County hosted its annual Special Olympics Spring Games last week at Warrior Stadium, bringing together athletes, students, educators, and community members for a day filled with excitement, encouragement, and unforgettable moments.
Alex Freeman, right, dumps a water cooler on Noah Thomas after Thomas gave the Warriors' a walk-off win over Lumpkin County in Game 2 of the series last Thursday in Cleveland. MARK TURNER/WCN

Alex Freeman, right, dumps a water cooler on Noah Thomas after Thomas gave the Warriors' a walk-off win over Lumpkin County in Game 2 of the series last Thursday in Cleveland. MARK TURNER/WCN

Warriors win Lumpkin series, knock off GAC

by Mark Turner In sports, it's all about playing well at the right time. The White County Warriors are definitely doing that, putting together a three-game winning streak together in the last week to keep their playoffs hopes alive.
WCHS freshman Katana Rickett won the 100-meter hurdles. MARK TURNER /WCN

WCHS freshman Katana Rickett won the 100-meter hurdles. MARK TURNER /WCN

WCHS girls win Yonah title

by Mark Turner White County High School played host to the annual Mount Yonah Invitational last week at Warrior Stadium as track athletes from Lumpkin County, Fannin County, Commerce, Union County and Pickens joined the Warriors in the meet.
The Lady Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Lumpkin County 4-1 in the championship game last week at the WCMS Warrrior Stadium. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

The Lady Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Lumpkin County 4-1 in the championship game last week at the WCMS Warrrior Stadium. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Champs Again

by Mark Turner   Heading into the 2026 season, the White County Middle School girl's soccer team hadn't won a league championship since 2017.
Reid Murphey had a goal in the NGML title game against Dawson County. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Reid Murphey had a goal in the NGML title game against Dawson County. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Warriors fall in OT heartbreaker

by Mark Turner   The White County Middle School boy's soccer team came up just short in their bid to win the North Georgia Mountain League title last week in Dawsonville.

WCHS to host Mount Yonah Invitational

The White County High School track team will host the annual Mount Yonah Invitational this afternoon at Warrior Stadium. The WCHS squad, along with Lumpkin County, Commerce, Union County, Fannin County and Pickens will kick off the meet with the field events starting at 3:45 p.m.
Robert Byrne had a pair of goals in the Warriors' semifinal win over Clear Creek. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Robert Byrne had a pair of goals in the Warriors' semifinal win over Clear Creek. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

WCMS teams set to play for Mountain League titles

Staff report   The White County Middle School soccer teams will be trying to bring home a pair of Mountain League socer titles this afternoon. Both of the school's teams picked up semifinal wins earlier his week and take the field this afternoon for a chance to win the tournament championship.