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Daylee Barrett, above, and the Lady Warriors went 4-0 at the Class AAAA Playdate last weekend in Watkinsville.  MARK TURNER/WCN

Daylee Barrett, above, and the Lady Warriors went 4-0 at the Class AAAA Playdate last weekend in Watkinsville. MARK TURNER/WCN

Lady Warriors rip off six straight wins

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County Lady Warriors' volleyball team picked up six wins over the past few days to move to 8-5 on the season. WCHS will try to extend the winning streak this afternoon in Cleveland, hosting Jefferson and Habersham Central in a pair of non-region matches.
The senior members of the WCHS football team are, seated from left, Chris Nunnally, Casey Crane, Reese McGuire, Kody Tuhey and Josiah Williams; standing, Cayden Ashworth, Savion Anderson, Jack Johnson, Jbo Kastner, Mikey Moreno, James Hart and DeMarcus Wilds; top, Zach Godfrey, Sam Harkins and Gaines Clark. WCHS Football Preview cover photo by Staci Sulhoff/Special

The senior members of the WCHS football team are, seated from left, Chris Nunnally, Casey Crane, Reese McGuire, Kody Tuhey and Josiah Williams; standing, Cayden Ashworth, Savion Anderson, Jack Johnson, Jbo Kastner, Mikey Moreno, James Hart and DeMarcus Wilds; top, Zach Godfrey, Sam Harkins and Gaines Clark. WCHS Football Preview cover photo by Staci Sulhoff/Special

Warriors kick off season Friday night

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe day has arrived for the White County High School football team.On Friday, the Warriors will kick off the 2026 season by welcoming the East Hall Vikings to Warrior Stadium for an 8 p.m. kickoff.
2026 WCHS Fall Sports Preview

2026 WCHS Fall Sports Preview

Fall Sports Preview

See this week's edition for the 2026 White County High School Fall Sports Preview, featuring the Warrrior football, softball, volleyball and cross country teams, as well as the WCHS band and cheerleaders.
Mikey Moreno is one of the linemen the Warriors will be leaning on this season. MARK TURNER/WCN

Mikey Moreno is one of the linemen the Warriors will be leaning on this season. MARK TURNER/WCN

Warriors, Tigers face off in scrimmage

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsIt's almost time for some high school football and on Friday night, the White County Warriors will get in some final preseason work when they take on the Commerce Tigers in a scrimmage at 8 p.m. at historic Ray Lamb Stadium in Commerce Tigers.
WCHS seniors, from left, Addi Conner, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett and Brielle Black will try to the lead the team back to state. WCHS Volleyball Preview cover photo Jaxon Hattaway/Warrior TV

WCHS seniors, from left, Addi Conner, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett and Brielle Black will try to the lead the team back to state. WCHS Volleyball Preview cover photo Jaxon Hattaway/Warrior TV

WC takes aim at another state run

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsOver the past decade, the White County High School volleyball program has grown into one of the top athletic programs, not only at WCHS, but in Northeast Georgia.The school tipped off the program in 2014, playing a mixed schedule of varsity and junior varsity teams.
Ansley Gilreath

Ansley Gilreath

Lady Warriors look to rebuild this fall

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County High School softball team started off the 2026 season with a bang Monday afternoon in Cleveland, posting a 6-0 win over Denmark.
Kevin Barrett receives his Hall of Fame plaque during the ceremony. GEORGIA RACING HALL OF FAME/SPECIAL

Kevin Barrett receives his Hall of Fame plaque during the ceremony. GEORGIA RACING HALL OF FAME/SPECIAL

Barrett inducted into Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

Staff reportLast weekend, the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inducted the 2026 class and White County's Kevin Barrett was one of the five inductees honored during a ceremony Aug. 1 at the Hall of Fame headquarters in Dawsonville.
The WCHS cross country runners kicked off the official start of practice with the Midnight Mile Madness event Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. WCHS XC/SPECIAL

The WCHS cross country runners kicked off the official start of practice with the Midnight Mile Madness event Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. WCHS XC/SPECIAL

Warrior runners prep for early season start

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County High School cross country team has been running a lot this summer. Running. And running.The only way to prepare for cross country is train, put in the miles and throw in some speed workouts.
WCHS principal Steve Horton, left, and superintendent Dr. Jonathan Stribling welcome visitors during a recent meet and greet for Horton.  DENISE  ETHERIDGE/WCN

WCHS principal Steve Horton, left, and superintendent Dr. Jonathan Stribling welcome visitors during a recent meet and greet for Horton. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN

Horton excited for first year as WCHS principal

by Mark Turner White County NewsWhen the school year starts in a week, White County High School will be under the leadership of Steve Horton, who was selected as the new principal last February following Mary Anne Collier's decision to  transition to the role of Director of Secondary School...
The members of the WCHS varsity softball team have a little fun during a photo shoot Monday afternoon at the WCHS complex . STACI SULHOFF/ SPECIAL

The members of the WCHS varsity softball team have a little fun during a photo shoot Monday afternoon at the WCHS complex . STACI SULHOFF/ SPECIAL

Lady Warriors set for move up to Class 4A

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe start of the 2026 high school softball season is coming up soon and the White County Lady Warriors will jump into the new year in a new classification and new region.WCHS is moving up to Class AAAA this fall, after spending the past several years in Class AAA.