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Two of the top scoring teams in Class AAA meet Friday night in Dahlonega. The Warriors, including running back Ryan Fowler and quarterback Tripp Nix, are averaging 33 points per game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Two of the top scoring teams in Class AAA meet Friday night in Dahlonega. The Warriors, including running back Ryan Fowler and quarterback Tripp Nix, are averaging 33 points per game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Blood Mountain Battle

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   Since 1964, White County and Lumpkin County have met almost annually on the football field, and things have certainly changed over the past 59 years. When the two teams played for the first time, Lyndon Johnson was in the White House, the No.
White County's Jason Rewis, No. 22, and Braxton Anderson bring down Wesleyan's Maddox Gartland durng the region game. Rewis had a team-high 11 total tackles and returned an interception for touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Jason Rewis, No. 22, and Braxton Anderson bring down Wesleyan's Maddox Gartland durng the region game. Rewis had a team-high 11 total tackles and returned an interception for touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors suffer frustrating region loss to Wesleyan, 27-24

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The first-ever trip to Wesleyan turned into a frustrating night as the Wolves handed the Warriors a 27-24 loss in a key Region 7-AAA matchup.
Linsey Burke, the 7-AAA Player of the Year, makes a play on a ball at the net during Tuesday's tournament win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Linsey Burke, the 7-AAA Player of the Year, makes a play on a ball at the net during Tuesday's tournament win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Title time: Lady Warriors chase 7-AAA championship

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   This year, the 7-AAA volleyball championship literally runs through Cleveland. Not only is White County the defending region champion, WCHS is the No. 1 seed and host of the post-season tournament.
Jenna Pratt, left, and Linsey Burke celebrate during a match. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Pratt, left, and Linsey Burke celebrate during a match. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS earns top seed; hosts area tournament

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County volleyball team had several goals heading into the season, and Tuesday in Jasper, the Lady Warriors put a check mark beside one goal on the list.
Madi Brooks had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' victory over Pickens in the championship game. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Madi Brooks had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' victory over Pickens in the championship game. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCMS wins softball title

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Middle School softball team capped off the 2023 season in grand style Monday in Blairsville, winning a pair of games to capture the North Georgia Mountain League championship.
Ryan Fowler rushed for 203 yards and had two touchdowns in the Warriors' region win over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ryan Fowler rushed for 203 yards and had two touchdowns in the Warriors' region win over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Strong Start: Warriors open region play with 24-14 road win

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   Winning is always good, but winning on the road might be even better. The White County Warriors experienced that feeling last Friday night, picking up a 24-14 win at Dawson County in their Region 7-AAA opener.
Tyler Seymour blocks for Tripp Nix during a game earlier this season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Tyler Seymour blocks for Tripp Nix during a game earlier this season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors open 7-AAA schedule

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   After six weeks, four games and two bye weeks, the White County Warriors open the Region 7-AAA slate Friday night, traveling to Dawsonville for a matchup with the Dawson County Tigers.
Maddie Kate Hall posted a complete game two-hitter to lead WCHS to a 2-0 win over Pickens Monday in a Region 7-AAA matchup in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maddie Kate Hall posted a complete game two-hitter to lead WCHS to a 2-0 win over Pickens Monday in a Region 7-AAA matchup in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Maddie Hall, y'all

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   Thanks to three consecutive region losses, the White County Lady Warriors entered the week needing to find way to snap out of the recent slump and stay alive in the state softball playoff hunt.
Emma Windham led the way for the Lady Warriors.

Emma Windham led the way for the Lady Warriors.

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WC races at UNG Invitational

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News On a perfect day for a run Saturday in Oakwood, the White County High School cross country team put together a solid performance at the University of North Georgia High School Invitational.
Kate Blair celebrates a point during the second set of the area win Tuesday over Wesleyan. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kate Blair celebrates a point during the second set of the area win Tuesday over Wesleyan. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS stays atop 7-AAA leaderboard

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News The White County volleyball team took a huge step Tuesday night toward the regular season 7-AAA Area title, knocking off Wesleyan and Pickens during a tri- match in Cleveland.