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Braxton Anderson sealed the win with a pair of free throws in the final seconds of overtime. (Photos/Eli Shoemake)

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WCHS picks up overtime non-region win

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors got a much-needed win Tuesday night and gained a little momentum as they prepare to kick off the Region 7-AAA schedule on Friday.

Davin Lightsey, shown during a recent home match, finished third in the 138-pound division at the Panther Invitational. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors excel at Panther Invitational

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling team took part in the Panther Invitational last weekend at Jackson County High School. The Warriors had four wrestlers earn spots on the medal podium and finished 15th among 24 teams in the field.

Kylie Watkins, above, and the Lady Warriors are 8-0 heading into the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors set for state-ranked matchup with No. 2 Wesleyan

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News Through the first eight games of the season, the White County Lady Warriors' basketball team has been as hot as any team in Class AAA.

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GHSA ratifies realignment plan

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News On Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association ratified the reclassification and region realignment for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.

Mya Yeh pushes the ball up the court during the Lady Warriors' non-region win over Habersham Central. (Photo/Zach Taylor CNI News Service)

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Six in a row

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The dominance continues for the White County High School girl's basketball after picking up three more double-digit wins since Thanksgiving. The Lady Warriors improved to 6-0 on the year with a 71-13 win over Habersham Central Tuesday night in Mt. Airy.

Isabella Hodson, No. 14, and Eliska Dvorakova lead the Lady Bears' attack down the field during the NAIA Sweet 16 game Tuesday in Foley, Ala. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Historic run ends

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Staff report A historic season for the Truett McConnell women's soccer team came to an end Tuesday during the Sweet 16 round of the NAIA Championship tournament in Foley, Ala.

Ashley Johnson scored a pair of goals in Truett's 3-1 win over Marian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bama Bound

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News For the first time in school history, the Truett McConnell women's soccer team is headed to the NAIA National Championship in Foley, Ala. The No. 20 Lady Bears (18-2-2) punched their ticket to the NAIA Sweet 16 with a 3-1 win over No. 10 Marian University Nov.

Ollie Weiland won the 105-pound division at the GHSA Girls All-Classification state tournament last season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS Wrestling Preview: WCHS wrestlers ready to compete for region, state titles

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling program has continued to produce a bushel of state level wrestlers over the past decade, and expectations are high once again heading into the 2023-24 season.

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WCHS lands in new Region 6-AAA

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The Georgia High School Association's reclassification and region realignment process is getting close to the finish line, White County High School and the rest of the schools in the state should know new region home by the end of the week.

The members of the Truett McConnell women's soccer team celebrate moments after posting a 1-0 win over Tennessee Wesleyan in the AAC championship game in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Champs Again: Lady Bears win AAC soccer title

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Staff report F or the second time in two years, the Truett McConnell Lady Bears are the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament Champions. The Lady Bears (17-2-2) captured their second consecutive conference tournament title last Friday with a 1-0 win over Tennessee Wesleyan.