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The fate of the high school football season is still unclear, but the White County Warriors and the rest of the teams around the state found out last week they won't be playing any preseason scrimmages.

The fate of the high school football season is still unclear, but the White County Warriors and the rest of the teams around the state found out last week they won't be playing any preseason scrimmages.

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Scrimmages cancelled, season still on schedule

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The fate of the high school football season is still unclear, but the White County Warriors and the rest of the teams around the state found out last week they won't be playing any preseason scrimmages. Dr.
WCHS seniors Katelynn Palmer, left, and Emily Anderson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS seniors Katelynn Palmer, left, and Emily Anderson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors return to Class AAA with playoff aspirations

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors softball team kicked off the regular season this week. The Lady Warriors came up short in both of the games, falling to Habersham Central and Union County on consecutive days, but head coach Drew Owens believes thing will get better sooner rather than later.
Tori Wilson, above, and the TMU soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams will only play AAC teams this fall. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Tori Wilson, above, and the TMU soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams will only play AAC teams this fall. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU to begin fall sports Sept. 15

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Appalachian Athletic Conference Council of Presidents announced Monday plans begin fall competition for cross country, volleyball, and soccer on Sept. 15. The AAC, including Truett McConnell University, will play only conference games this fall, along with conference championship events.
Silas Mulligan works through a defensive drill during Tuesday's practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan works through a defensive drill during Tuesday's practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors in pads; GHSA continues to ponder fall plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The White County Warriors got a chance to put on the pads this week, kicking off the first official week of practice with workouts in helmets, shoulder pads, and shorts. The Warriors have a couple of weeks in pads before taking on Fannin County in a pre-season scrimmage Aug. 21 in Blue Ridge.
Claire Beckman, right, tips a ball at the net while Camryn Dorsey goes up for the block during practice Wednesday morning at the WCHS gym. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Claire Beckman, right, tips a ball at the net while Camryn Dorsey goes up for the block during practice Wednesday morning at the WCHS gym. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC volleyball team hosts scrimmage today

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
After making a historic run to the Elite Eight last year, the White County High School volleyball team will step on the court for the first time this season with a pre-season scrimmage against Lanier this afternoon in Cleveland.
Annika Vandiver connects with a pitch during the Lady Warriors' scrimmage against Habersham Central Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver connects with a pitch during the Lady Warriors' scrimmage against Habersham Central Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Play ball

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
On Tuesday, for the first time since March, there was a game at White County High School. The Lady Warriors and Habersham Central got together for a pre-season softball scrimmage.
The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced earlier this that its 21 member institutions, including Truett McConnell University, intend to compete in all fall sports in 2020.

The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced earlier this that its 21 member institutions, including Truett McConnell University, intend to compete in all fall sports in 2020.

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AAC plans for 2020 fall season

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced earlier this that its 21 member institutions, including Truett McConnell University, intend to compete in all fall sports in 2020.

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WCMS teams begin fall prep

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 30, 2020
It's time for the White County Middle School fall sports teams to start the process of preparing for the 2020 fall sports season. The school's football team has been having workouts for several weeks, mirroring the summer program  used by the Warriors' high school team.
Shelby Spain and the Lady Warrior volleyball squad has a preseason scrimmage set for Wednesday, Aug. 6, against Lanier. (Photos/Mark Turner and Staci Sulhoff)

Shelby Spain and the Lady Warrior volleyball squad has a preseason scrimmage set for Wednesday, Aug. 6, against Lanier. (Photos/Mark Turner and Staci Sulhoff)

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The first step?

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Barring a last minute change, fall sports will start next week for a pair of White County High school teams. The Lady Warriors' softball team is set to host a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 4 against the Habersham Central Lady Raiders, and then kick off the regular season Friday, Aug.
Dylan Archer, left, and the Warriors wrap up acclimation workouts this week and will put on the pads for the first time on Aug. 3. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dylan Archer, left, and the Warriors wrap up acclimation workouts this week and will put on the pads for the first time on Aug. 3. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors ready for pads; add scimmage to schedule

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 30, 2020
While softball and volleyball open the regular season next week, the White County football team will put on pads for the first time next Monday with the start of full contact workouts. Last week, the Georgia High School Association pushed back the start of the 2020 season by two weeks until Sept.