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Savion Anderon looks for some running room during the preseason scrimmage last week at Rabun County. WESLEY BRANC/CLAYTON TRIBUNE

Savion Anderon looks for some running room during the preseason scrimmage last week at Rabun County. WESLEY BRANC/CLAYTON TRIBUNE

Warriors wrap up spring practice

by Mark TurnerThe White County Warriors wrapped up the spring phase of the preparation for the 2026 high school football season, taking on Rabun County in a scrimmage in Tiger.
Truett McConnell softball players, from left, Grace Folds, Elizabeth Bennett, Rylee Walker and Emma Skipper were named to the AAC All-Tournament team for the Lady Bears' run to tournament title. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Truett McConnell softball players, from left, Grace Folds, Elizabeth Bennett, Rylee Walker and Emma Skipper were named to the AAC All-Tournament team for the Lady Bears' run to tournament title. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Lady Bears end season at NAIA tournament

by Mark TurnerThe Truett McConnell Softball Team concluded its historic 2026 season last week at the NAIA National Championship Opening Round in Mobile, Ala.
Senior Julie Black had a pair of Top 5 finishes at state meet. MARK TURNER/WCN

Senior Julie Black had a pair of Top 5 finishes at state meet. MARK TURNER/WCN

Black posts runner-up finish at AAA state meet

by Mark TurnerJulie Black capped off her high school running career with a runner-up finish at the Class AAA state meet last week in Athens.
Mikey Moreno, left, and James Hart get a defensive call during the team's practice Tuesday afternoon at Warrior Stadium.  MARK TURNER/WCN

Mikey Moreno, left, and James Hart get a defensive call during the team's practice Tuesday afternoon at Warrior Stadium. MARK TURNER/WCN

Warriors, Wildcats set to battle in scrimmage

by Mark TurnerThe White County Warriors will wrap up spring football practice on Friday with a scrimmage at Rabun County. The team has held nine practice sessions over the past two weeks as part of the official start of the preparation for the 2026 season.
Kady McCollough is part of the WCHS contingent at the state meet in Athens. MARK TURNER/WCN

Kady McCollough is part of the WCHS contingent at the state meet in Athens. MARK TURNER/WCN

WC track athletes on big stage

by Mark Turner The best high school track athletes in Class AAA are in Athens today for the the Georgia High School Association State Championships at the Spec Towns Track & Field Complex  at the University of Georgia.
WCHS senior Maddie Kate Hall will take part in her fourth state tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

WCHS senior Maddie Kate Hall will take part in her fourth state tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

WC girls chase AAA golf title

by Mark Turner Next Monday, the White County High School girl's golf team will tee off the Class AAA tournament in LaGrange looking to win a title.The Lady Warriors are one of 12 teams in the state field which will play a two-day, 36-hole event at Highland County Club in LaGrange.
Ashton Elrod, right, hands the ball off to Kiyan Dorsey during a junior varsity team period at Monday's practice session.

Ashton Elrod, right, hands the ball off to Kiyan Dorsey during a junior varsity team period at Monday's practice session.

Warriors get back to work

Head coach Chad Bennett and the White County High School football team kicked off spring football practice last week.
Alex Freeman was a first team selection as a hitter and a second team member as a pitcher.

Alex Freeman was a first team selection as a hitter and a second team member as a pitcher.

Freeman, Garrett lead Warriors' All-Region list

by Mark TurnerThe White County Warriors recently wrapped up a successful baseball season by winning 20 games and advancing to the Class AAA state playoffs.Last week, a group of Warrior players picked up some Region 6-AAA honors as the All-Region team was announced.
WCHS freshman Ellie Shelnutt tied for first place in the high jump at the Class AAA Sectional B meet last weekend at Jefferson High School. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

WCHS freshman Ellie Shelnutt tied for first place in the high jump at the Class AAA Sectional B meet last weekend at Jefferson High School. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

WCHS athletes advance to state track meet

By Mark Turner The White County High School track team will have a handful of athletes in the field at the Class AAA state track meet next week at the University of Georgia.
Josh Adams started Game 2 of the series against Harlem. MARK TURNER/WCN

Josh Adams started Game 2 of the series against Harlem. MARK TURNER/WCN

Warriors fall to Harlem in Class AAA playoff series

by Mark TurnerThe high school baseball season came to a close for the White County County Warriors last week in the opening round of the Class AAA state tournament.The Warriors, who were the No. 21 seed, dropped a pair of games to Harlem, the No. 12 seed, in the first round matchup near Augusta.