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Alex Freeman is one of 18 players from Region 7-AAA named to the All-State list. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Alex Freeman is one of 18 players from Region 7-AAA named to the All-State list. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Freeman earns Dugout Club All-State honors

By Mark Turner White County News   The post-season accolades keep rolling in for White County High School sophomore baseball player Alex Freeman. In May, Freeman was named to the 7-AAA All-Region first team for the second consecutive year.
Baylie Rae Vandiver makes a pass Tuesday during a win over East Hall.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

Baylie Rae Vandiver makes a pass Tuesday during a win over East Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors back on the court

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors' volleyball team got back on the court this week, hosting a three-day referee training event.
The White County 12U softball team opens play at the GRPA Class C state  tournament next Wednesday in Adel. The Lady Warriors take on Glennville in the opening round of the 11-team state tournament. (Photo/Submitted)

The White County 12U softball team opens play at the GRPA Class C state tournament next Wednesday in Adel. The Lady Warriors take on Glennville in the opening round of the 11-team state tournament. (Photo/Submitted)

WCRD 12U team wins District 7 title

By Mark Turner White County News   The White County Recreation Department's 12U softball team captured the Georgia Recreation and Park Association's District 7 championship last week in Blairsville.
Quint Moss

Quint Moss

Moss named head coach at Forsyth Central

by Mark Turner White County News   Former White County High School basketball coach Quint Moss will be back on the sidelines next season after being named to take over as head coach of the girl's program at Forsyth Central High School.
Jenna Pratt, above, and Emma Kerley give the Lady Warriors a pair of experienced front line hitters heading into the 2024 season.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Pratt, above, and Emma Kerley give the Lady Warriors a pair of experienced front line hitters heading into the 2024 season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS plans summer rebuild

by Mark Turner White County News   For the past four years, the White County High School volleyball program has made four consecutive trips to the state tournament, including one trip to the Final Four and two trips to the Sweet 16.
Members of the WCRD 12U softball team show off the MAC championship trophy after winning the title last week. (Photo/WCRD)

Members of the WCRD 12U softball team show off the MAC championship trophy after winning the title last week. (Photo/WCRD)

WCRD teams compete in District 7 play

by Mark Turner White County News   It's district tournament time for the the White County Recreation Department All-Star softball and baseball teams.
WCHS senior Emma Hare was named to the 7-AAA All-Region first team last fall.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Emma Hare was named to the 7-AAA All-Region first team last fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors enter summer with new roster

by Mark Turner White County News   In 49 days, the White County High School softball team will kick off the 2024 season with a trip to Carnesville to take on Franklin County.
The TMU women's soccer team on the AAC regular season and tournmamnt titles last fall and picked up the program's first win at the NAIA national tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in prgram history. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

The TMU women's soccer team on the AAC regular season and tournmamnt titles last fall and picked up the program's first win at the NAIA national tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in prgram history. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU athletes wrap up stellar year

Staff report   The Truett McConnell University recently wrapped a very successful athletic campaign during the 2023-24 academic year. Here is a recap of some of the top performances by the TMU teams.
Last season, the Warriors and Lumpkin County played a four overtime game.  (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Last season, the Warriors and Lumpkin County played a four overtime game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

GHSA changes playoff schedule, OT rules

Staff report   There are a couple of big changes coming to high school football in Georgia. The Georgia High School Association recently announced the playoff schedule will look different for the 2024 season and the format for overtime has also been changed.
Kylie Watkins puts up a shot during a practice session earlier this week. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins puts up a shot during a practice session earlier this week. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS teams tip off summer work

by Mark Turner White County News   Steve Shedd has won a lot of basketball games during his coaching career and he plans to continue that trend at White County High School. Shedd was hired in April to take over the Lady Warriors' program after a very success stint at Banks County.