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Members of the WCHS cross country teams are, front from left, Malena Smith, Addison Grizzle, Kelsey Lovell, Molly Free, Alexis Kelley, Angela Lozada and Carly Black; second row, Karis Goodman, Caylee McKay, Kate Collier, Anna Collier, Lucy Hartman, Legend London and Stephanie Hernandez; third row, Bentley Brooks, Aiden Cline, Gavin Gabhart, William McSpadden. Colin Nugyen and Ayden Mendez; fourth row, Vincent Lance, Konnor Sosebee, Reid Murphey, Gus Brackett, Maverick Barton and Weston Waller; top row, WCHS

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WC cross country teams start chase for state

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County High School cross country teams are off to a good start this fall, posting some fast times in their first two meets of the season.As usual, the WCHS program's plans include the annual trip to Carrollton in November for the state meet.

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

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Lady Warriors rip off six straight wins

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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.

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

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Warriors kick off season Friday night

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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.The non-region matchup is the first of five non-region games for the...

2026 WCHS Fall Sports Preview

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Fall Sports Preview

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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

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Warriors, Tigers face off in scrimmage

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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.Despite being only 40...

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

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WC takes aim at another state run

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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

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Lady Warriors look to rebuild this fall

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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

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Barrett inducted into Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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

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Warrior runners prep for early season start

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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

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Horton excited for first year as WCHS principal

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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...