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The Lady Warriors' 4x800-meter of, from left, Reese Vandegriff, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, and Rachel Carter set a school record in the event during the sectional meet in Norcross.

The Lady Warriors' 4x800-meter of, from left, Reese Vandegriff, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, and Rachel Carter set a school record in the event during the sectional meet in Norcross.

WCHS sends 12 individuals, three relays teams to AAA meet

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 12, 2022
White County High School's track team is sending 12 individuals and three relay teams to the Class AAA state meet this weekend at Carrollton High School. The WCHS athletes earned the state bids during the the Class AAA state sectional last weekend in Norcross.
Jake Johnson had a team-high .388 batting average during his senior season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jake Johnson had a team-high .388 batting average during his senior season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors place five on 7-AAA team

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The 7-AAA All-Region team was announced this week, and the White County Warriors had five players named to the squad.
The White County Warriors celebrate after winning the Region 7-AAA track championship last Friday at Cherokee Bluff High School. The region title is the second straight for the boy's program.

The White County Warriors celebrate after winning the Region 7-AAA track championship last Friday at Cherokee Bluff High School. The region title is the second straight for the boy's program.

Warriors repeat as region champs; Lady Warriors finish in second place

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The White County High School track teams came up with a stellar performance last week at the Region 7-AAA track meet in Flowery Branch. The Warriors dominated in the boy's division, racking up 163 points to win their second-straight region title.
White County's Emma Hare, left, and Adelynn Knight take off at the start of the 100-meter race last week at Chestatee. Knight won the race, with Hare finishing second. (Photos/Mark Turner)

White County's Emma Hare, left, and Adelynn Knight take off at the start of the 100-meter race last week at Chestatee. Knight won the race, with Hare finishing second. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS track athletes ready for 7-AAA meet

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 21, 2022
When the Region 7-AAA track meet kicks off this morning in Flowery Branch, White County High School will begin the chase for another pair of region championships. After sweeping the boy's and girl's titles last year, the WCHS squads have been working all season with the next two days in mind.
Ryan Fowler hit a pair of home runs, drove in four runs, and scored two runs during the 10-7 win over Cherokee Bluff Monday in Flowery Branch.

Ryan Fowler hit a pair of home runs, drove in four runs, and scored two runs during the 10-7 win over Cherokee Bluff Monday in Flowery Branch.

Winning streak puts Warriors back in the thick of region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Thanks to a four-game winning streak, the White County Warriors are back in hunt for a state playoff spot. The Warriors (14-9) finished off a three-game series sweep last week over West Hall with a pair of blowout wins, and then knocked off Cherokee Bluff 10-7 Monday in Flowery Branch.
Members of the WCHS varsity girl's soccer team are, front from left, Katia Tinajero, Emma Morrow, Isabella Moschiano, Lilly Gann, Rachel Harris, and Liz Williams; middle row, Anna Tatum, Grace Bythewood, Nealeigh Broadwell, Gabby Whiddon, Reese Vandegriff, and Hazen Ramey; back row, Head Coach Megan Runkle, , manager Kaia Kinson, Lily Gearing, Chloe Shea, Adelynn Knight, Brianna Blihovde, Callie Armour, Coach Mike Vandegriff, and Coach Brianna Bullock. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Members of the WCHS varsity girl's soccer team are, front from left, Katia Tinajero, Emma Morrow, Isabella Moschiano, Lilly Gann, Rachel Harris, and Liz Williams; middle row, Anna Tatum, Grace Bythewood, Nealeigh Broadwell, Gabby Whiddon, Reese Vandegriff, and Hazen Ramey; back row, Head Coach Megan Runkle, , manager Kaia Kinson, Lily Gearing, Chloe Shea, Adelynn Knight, Brianna Blihovde, Callie Armour, Coach Mike Vandegriff, and Coach Brianna Bullock. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors open playoffs next week

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 7, 2022
The White County Lady Warriors are back in the Class AAA state tournament this year, after finishing the regular season as the No. 3 from Region 7-AAA. The Lady Warriors have huge task in the first round as they head to Norcross next Tuesday to take on Greater Atlanta Christian.
White County's Rachel Harris, left, and Cherokee Bluff's Alex Jahnke collide during the region matchup Tuesday afternoon at the Truett McConnell soccer complex in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Rachel Harris, left, and Cherokee Bluff's Alex Jahnke collide during the region matchup Tuesday afternoon at the Truett McConnell soccer complex in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cherokee Bluff sweeps region battle

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 31, 2022
With the high school soccer season rolling toward the finish line, every game matters in the hunt for a state playoff spot. Such was the case for the White County Lady Warriors Tuesday night when they took on Cherokee Bluff in their final region matchup of the season.
Aubrey Free was part of the Lady Warriors' state title team last season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Aubrey Free was part of the Lady Warriors' state title team last season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Young players look to rebuild Warrior squads

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The high school golf season is in full swing for the White County High School squads. The golf program has had some big time highlights over the past decade on both the girls and boys side, capped off last spring with the Lady Warriors winning the Class AAA title.
Anna Tatum, middle, celebrates with her teammates after setting the single season assist record Tuesady against Dawson County. Tatum had a pair of assists in the 10-0 win, gving her 14 on the season.(Photo/WCHS Soccer)

Anna Tatum, middle, celebrates with her teammates after setting the single season assist record Tuesady against Dawson County. Tatum had a pair of assists in the 10-0 win, gving her 14 on the season.(Photo/WCHS Soccer)

Lady Warriors clinch state berth; face No. 5 Lumpkin in key matchup

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The high school soccer season is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season, and the White County Lady Warriors are in the hunt for a region championship.
Members of the White County 10U basketball team are, front left, Bree Brookshire, Allie Fowler, Ansleigh Vandiver, Kinsley Hall, and Kara Watkins; middle row, Evelyn Knight, Adalyn Morgan, Naomi Nicely, Bailey Collins, and Camilla Anderson, back row, coaches Dexter Morgan, Courtney Morgan, and Chip Brookshire. (Photo/WCRD)

Members of the White County 10U basketball team are, front left, Bree Brookshire, Allie Fowler, Ansleigh Vandiver, Kinsley Hall, and Kara Watkins; middle row, Evelyn Knight, Adalyn Morgan, Naomi Nicely, Bailey Collins, and Camilla Anderson, back row, coaches Dexter Morgan, Courtney Morgan, and Chip Brookshire. (Photo/WCRD)

10U girls basketball team wins GRPA title

News Staff
Thursday, March 10, 2022
White County is the new home of a  Georgia Recreation Parks Association's Class C state champion. Last weekend in Evans County, the Lady Warriors' 10U team went 4-0 to capture the state title.