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John Phillips leaps to grab a pass in the back of the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Homecoming game against Stephens County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

John Phillips leaps to grab a pass in the back of the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Homecoming game against Stephens County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors fall in matchup with Indians

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
by Mark Turner   It was truly a tale of two halves last Friday during the non-region matchup between White County and No. 3 Stephens County. The two teams battled back in forth during the opening 24 minutes of the Homecoming contest with the Indians taking a 21-20 lead into the locker room.
Aiden Pickett, left, and Alex Brannon make head toward the two-mile marker during the North Hall meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Aiden Pickett, left, and Alex Brannon make head toward the two-mile marker during the North Hall meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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High school, middle school teams compete at North Hall Invitational

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   A large group of runners turned out for the North Hall Invitational last week in Gainesville. The event is has become one of the bigger early season meets for area middle school and high school cross country programs.
Emma Hare, left, congratulates Gabby Whiddon after scoring a run in sixth inning during the region win Monday over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Emma Hare, left, congratulates Gabby Whiddon after scoring a run in sixth inning during the region win Monday over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors grab region wins

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School softball team broke out of a mid-season slump with a pair of wins over the past week After starting the season 10-1 and jumping into the Class AAA state rankings, the Lady Warriors dropped three games in row to Dawson County,...
Liana Yeh, above, and the WCMS eighth grade volleyball team are seeded second in the NGML tournament this weekend.

Liana Yeh, above, and the WCMS eighth grade volleyball team are seeded second in the NGML tournament this weekend.

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WCMS teams chase titles

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   A pair of White County Middle School teams are in the hunt for Northeast Mountain League titles this fall.
Maggie Blair hammers a shot at the net during the win Tuesday over Union County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Blair hammers a shot at the net during the win Tuesday over Union County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors keep on winning

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   Another week means more wins for the White County High School volleyball team. The Lady Warriors, who are ranked second and third in a pair of Class AAA state polls, picked up wins No.
Jason Rewis, left, escorts Isaiah Whitlow down the sidle after Whitlow striped the ball away from a Chestatee runner and took the fumble for a touchdown . (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jason Rewis, left, escorts Isaiah Whitlow down the sidle after Whitlow striped the ball away from a Chestatee runner and took the fumble for a touchdown . (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warrior Romp

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   White County has never lost a road game at Chestatee, and that trend continued Friday night as the Warriors ran away with 52-7 victory for their ninth consecutive win at War Eagle Stadium.
Valerie Bailey rips a walk off single Monday afternoon to end the Lady Warriors' 10-2 win over Lumpkin County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Valerie Bailey rips a walk off single Monday afternoon to end the Lady Warriors' 10-2 win over Lumpkin County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors split with Lumpkin, Dawson

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School softball team is in the middle of a big week of Region 7-AAA action, with three games on the docket this week. The Lady Warriors, who moved into the No.
Emma Kerley goes up for a shot during the opening set of the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall. (Phot0/Mark Turner)

Emma Kerley goes up for a shot during the opening set of the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall. (Phot0/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors jump into Top 5

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   Over the past 12 months, the White County High School volleyball program has had a lot of “firsts.” The Lady Warriors won the school's first area title last season and advanced to the Final Four for the first time.
Ryan Fowler rushed for 160 yards on 15 carries and scored two touchdowns. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Ryan Fowler rushed for 160 yards on 15 carries and scored two touchdowns. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Rolling the Raiders

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   After suffering a humbling loss to North Hall in the season opener, the White County Warriors found themselves backed into a corner going into Week 2's matchup with Habersham Central.
Von Minutello, left, and Kate Sartain both had home runs for the Warriors in recent games. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Von Minutello, left, and Kate Sartain both had home runs for the Warriors in recent games. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

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Lady Warriors smack West Hall

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   It's been a busy and productive week for the White County High School softball team. The Lady Warriors have picked up four wins in the past nine days, including a pair of Region 7-AAA victories.