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Andrew Pierce lands a header during the match with Lumpkin County. Pierce scored the winning goal in the second half. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Andrew Pierce lands a header during the match with Lumpkin County. Pierce scored the winning goal in the second half. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors win, finish second

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Warriors came close to capturing their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup title, posting a 2-0-1 record during the week-long event. The Warriors and West Hall both finished the tournament with identical records, and played to a 3-3 draw in the opening round.
TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Truett McConnell wins NFCA Leadoff Classic

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The Truett McConnell softball team had a stellar performance weekend at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Leadoff Classic. The Lady Bears, ranked No. 14 in the latest NAIA national poll posted a 4-1 record to earn the tournament title, which featured three other teams ranked in the Top 20.
Carson Brown earned the win in the series opener. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Carson Brown earned the win in the series opener. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears beat No. 1 team

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Truett McConnell registered a big early season series win last weekend in Cleveland, taking two of three games from Tennessee Wesleyan. The Bulldogs, the 2019 NAIA national champions, came into the series ranked No.
The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

Crown Cup champs

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
After three games in six days, the White County Lady Warriors' soccer team walked off of Cottrell Field at Lumpkin County High School as the 2020 Crown Mountain Cup champions.
TMU women's basketball coach Tiek Fields has the Lady Bears back in the AAC tournament for the first time since 2016-17 season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU women's basketball coach Tiek Fields has the Lady Bears back in the AAC tournament for the first time since 2016-17 season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Fields, Lady Bears earn AAC tourney bid

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
After taking over the program in 2017 with only one returning player, Truett McConnell women's basketball coach Tiek Fields has the Lady Bears back in the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
White Creek's Jim Fuller, left, head coach Preston Bowen, and Cameron Hay show off the tournament hardware after winning the Knight's Court Classic. (Photo/WCCA)

White Creek's Jim Fuller, left, head coach Preston Bowen, and Cameron Hay show off the tournament hardware after winning the Knight's Court Classic. (Photo/WCCA)

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White Creek finishes season with tourney title

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
White Creek Christian Academy recently capped off the high school basketball season by winning The Knight's Court Classic championship in Ellijay. The Eagles won four games on the way to the title, knocking Crossroads Academy 74-65 in the championship game.
Sydnee Nix, right, beats Habersham Central's Taylor Acker to the ball during Tuesday's match in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Sydnee Nix, right, beats Habersham Central's Taylor Acker to the ball during Tuesday's match in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors shut out Raiders; Warriors draw with West Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
It was cold. It was wet. Really wet. But the first round of the Crown Mountain Cup played on Monday night in Cleveland. The White County varsity soccer squads opened play in the annual tournament, which concludes Saturday in Dahlonega.
Ellie Gearing tries to make a pass out of a double-team during the Class AAAA playoff game last week in Columbus. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Ellie Gearing tries to make a pass out of a double-team during the Class AAAA playoff game last week in Columbus. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
White County's deepest run in the state basketball playoffs in more than 35 years came to an end last week in Columbus as the Lady Warriors were knocked out of the Class AAAA tournament by No. 1 Carver-Columbus, 65-49.
Jake Johnson dives to make a play on a ball during the Warriors' home opener against Habersham Central Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jake Johnson dives to make a play on a ball during the Warriors' home opener against Habersham Central Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors smack Gladiators, 9-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Thanks to a break from the rain and winter weather, the White County Warriors finally got a chance last weekend to open the 2020 baseball season.