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The Warriors celebrated moments after securing a state tournament berth last Saturday at the Region 6-AAA tournament in Cleveland. The Warriors beat North Hall in the match for second place to earn the state spot along with Dawson County, the 6-AAA champions. MARK TURNER/WCN

The Warriors celebrated moments after securing a state tournament berth last Saturday at the Region 6-AAA tournament in Cleveland. The Warriors beat North Hall in the match for second place to earn the state spot along with Dawson County, the 6-AAA champions. MARK TURNER/WCN

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State Duals Bid

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
By Mark Turner For the first time in the current format to set the field for the Georgia High School Association's state duals tournament, the White County Warriors have a ticket to the big dance.
Hunter Smith, a 2025 state runner-up, will be a key part of the Warriors' lineup as they chase the Region 6-AAA title Saturday in Cleveland. JENNIFER KING/SPECIAL

Hunter Smith, a 2025 state runner-up, will be a key part of the Warriors' lineup as they chase the Region 6-AAA title Saturday in Cleveland. JENNIFER KING/SPECIAL

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Warriors set to host 6-AAA Duals Saturday at WCHS

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
by Mark Turner The stage is set to find out who is the best wrestling team in 6-AAA, as White County High School hosts the region duals tournament Saturday in Cleveland.
Blayne Gunter had a game-high 29 points in the win over Johnson. JENNIFER KING/SPECIAL

Blayne Gunter had a game-high 29 points in the win over Johnson. JENNIFER KING/SPECIAL

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Warriors pick up second region win

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County Warriors got their first win in 2026 Tuesday night in Cleveland, knocking off Johnson 70-59 in a Region 6-AAA matchup.
WCHS head coach Steve Shedd and the Lady Warriors take a 3-0 region record into Friday's showdown with the Pickens Dragonettes. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

WCHS head coach Steve Shedd and the Lady Warriors take a 3-0 region record into Friday's showdown with the Pickens Dragonettes. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Lady Warriors set for key region game Friday with No. 9 Pickens Dragonettes

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County Lady Warriors' stellar start to the season continued into 2026 as the Lady Warriors posted a pair of huge wins in the first six days of the new year. The Lady Warriors are now 12-2, but they have much bigger goals to accomplish then just a fast start.
The White County High School JROTC Raider team.

The White County High School JROTC Raider team.

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The Best of 2025: Beating the Best

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The White County High School JROTC Raider team earned six trophies at the 2025 Raider State Championship held in November at Georgia Military College . The WCHS team brought home the biggest piece of hardware as they won the Team Championship, competing against the Top 25 teams in the state.
The Lady Bears, including Ariana Marfell, No. 26, and Isabella Hodson, No. 14, shown during an NAIA tournament game.

The Lady Bears, including Ariana Marfell, No. 26, and Isabella Hodson, No. 14, shown during an NAIA tournament game.

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The Best of 2025: Historic season on the pitch

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Truett McConnell women's soccer team made history in 2025, posting a 19-2-2 record, earning the program's first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Quarterfinals and a regular season Appalachian Athletic Conference title. The Lady Bears, including Ariana Marfell, No.
Ansleigh Vandiver. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Ansleigh Vandiver. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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WCHS basketball

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The White County High School varsity basketball teams finished off the first half of the season in the past week heading into the Christmas break. The Lady Warriors, the No. 7 team in Class AAA, competed in three games at the 33rd annual Deep South Classic at Brookwood High School in Snellville.
Reid Murphey

Reid Murphey

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Murphey earns national recognition

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
by Mark Turner White County Middle School Reid Murphey had a stellar season for the WCMS cross country team last fall, and he recently added a prestigious national honor to his resume.
The White County Middle School Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Dawson County in the championship game last week at the WCMS gym. The Warriors finished the year with a 14-3 record. MARK TURNER/WCN.

The White County Middle School Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Dawson County in the championship game last week at the WCMS gym. The Warriors finished the year with a 14-3 record. MARK TURNER/WCN.

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Warriors win eighth grade title; Lady Warriors' seventh grade team finishes second in tourney

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
by Mark Turner The White County Middle School eighth grade boy's basketball team capped off the 2025 season by winning the North Georgia Mountain League championship last week in Cleveland.