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WCHS wrestlers Davin Lightsey, above, and Ollie Weiland are both expected to compete for individual titles this weekend at the area tournaments. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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State chase begins

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News Over the past few months, the members of the White County High School wrestling program have spent a lot of time on the mat trying to get ready for the first weekend of February when they begin the march to Macon, the home of the Georgia High School Traditional...

Emma Lightsey had 13 points and three 3-pointers in the region game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fall to Lumpkin, Wesleyan

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Lady Warriors have hit a rough patch for the first time this season, dropping a pair of Region 7-AAA games over the past eight days.

Dawson Oliver had a team-high 15 points in the Warriors' region win over Wesleyan Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors get first region win

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News It's been a tough season for the White County Warriors, but Tuesday night proved to be one of the best moments of the season as the Warrior knocked off Wesleyan 49-35 for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season.

Naomi Nicely had a team-high 11 points in the team's semifinal win over Fannin County.

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Championship run

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News A pair of White County Middle School basketball teams are one win away from winning a North Georgia Mountain League title. Both of the seventh grade teams moved into the championship round with wins last week.

Ansleigh Vandiver and the Lady Warriors took on Fannin County in the semifinals Wednesday in Cleveland.

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WCMS teams chase league titles

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Staff report The White County Middle School seventh grade basketball teams are both in the hunt for North Georgia Mountain League titles as the post-season tournament tipped off this week. The tournament began Wednesday, with both of the WCMS teams hosting semifinal matchups.

Zoe Burkett, above, and the Lady Warriors take on No. 2 Wesleyn in region showdown next Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC, Dawson split region games

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The cold weather caused some issues with the White County High School basketball schedule this week, delaying a Region 7-AAA matchup with Lumpkin County.

It's almost time for some spring sports and the White County High School baseball and soccer teams will be the first teams to take the field this spring, starting in early February. Alex Freeman, above, is one of three All-Region players back from last year, along with Shelton Ramey and Trevor Butler, that will be taking the field for the Warriors. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Spring sports on deck

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News It's the coldest week of the year, so that can only mean one thing - spring sports are just around the corner. In less than a month, several sports will begin the 2024 season. The spring sports season starts early in the year for schools in Georgia.

Aaliyah Anderson, left, works in the lane against Pickens' Isabella Hopkins during the region showdown Tuesday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors drop state-ranked battle with Pickens

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News Things didn't go well for the White County High School basketball teams Tuesday when they took a road trip to Jasper for a pair of important 7-AAA games. The Lady Warriors, who are ranked No. 5 in the latest Class AAA state poll, squared off with No.

Alex Johnson, above, and the WCHS teams take on Habersham Central next week in Mt. Airy. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors third at 7-AAA duals tourney

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors came up just short in their bid for a spot in the Class AAA state duals tournament, finishing third in the 7-AAA meet last weekend in Jasper.

Bryce Dockery, above, and the Warriors will play East Hall in a spring game in May. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors announce 2024 schedule

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News When the 2024 high school football schedule kicks off next fall, things will be different for the White County Warriors. WCHS head coach Chad Bennett recently released the 2024 schedule.