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Alex Freeman tossed five touchdows passes in the first half, which is believed to be a school record for scoring passes in a half. MARK TURNER/WCN

Alex Freeman tossed five touchdows passes in the first half, which is believed to be a school record for scoring passes in a half. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Warriors end season with big win

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
  by Mark Turner The White County Warriors closed out the 2025 high school football season on a high note, celebrating Senior Night with a 55-8 win over Johnson. The win was the Warriors' third in the last four weeks of the season.
Alex Brannon was fifth in the Class AAA boy's sectional race. MARK TURNER/WCN

Alex Brannon was fifth in the Class AAA boy's sectional race. MARK TURNER/WCN

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On to Carrollton

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
by Mark Turner The White County High School cross country teams will end the season Saturday at the Class AAA state meet in Carrollton. The WCHS girls and boy's team both survived the state sectional last week in Ringgold and will now be in the field in the race for the state title trophies.
Julie Black has been one of the top runners in the state during the regular season schedule. FILE

Julie Black has been one of the top runners in the state during the regular season schedule. FILE

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"Hay is in the barn" for WCHS runners

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
by Mark Turner The first two weeks of November can only mean on thing for cross country runners in Georgia – It's time to compete for a state championship.
White County's Champ McCutcheon, left, puts up a shot in front of Lumpkin County's Brett Passmore during the eighth grade game Tuesday afternoon at WCMS. MARK TURNER /WCN

White County's Champ McCutcheon, left, puts up a shot in front of Lumpkin County's Brett Passmore during the eighth grade game Tuesday afternoon at WCMS. MARK TURNER /WCN

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WCMS begins winter schedule

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
by Mark Turner The winter sports season has tipped off for the White County Middle School basketball, wrestling and tennis teams. The middle school winter schedules run though November and December for the teams as they compete for North Georgia Mountain League titles.
The TMU women's soccer team, shown during Senior Day activities, won their fourth consecutive Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season title this fall and begin the hunt for the fourth consecutive conference tournament title this weekend. The Lady Bears are No. 11 in the NAIA national poll, the highest ranking in program history. TMU ATHLETICS

The TMU women's soccer team, shown during Senior Day activities, won their fourth consecutive Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season title this fall and begin the hunt for the fourth consecutive conference tournament title this weekend. The Lady Bears are No. 11 in the NAIA national poll, the highest ranking in program history. TMU ATHLETICS

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Truett teams kick off AAC tournament

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
By Mark Turner The Truett-McConnell women's soccer team continued it's dominance in the Appalachian Athletic Conference by clinching the fourth consecutive regular season title last week.
Maverick Fincher MARK TURNER/WCN

Maverick Fincher MARK TURNER/WCN

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Youth teams earn spots in MAC title games

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
  A pair of White County Recreation Department football teams are headed to the Mountain Athletic Conference Super Bowl this weekend in Jasper. The Warriors' Kindergarten/First grade team and the Fourth grade squad picked up wins last week in the semifinals played in Cleveland.
Julie Black

Julie Black

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WCHS runners prep for state meet

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
  The White County High School cross country teams are entering the most important part of the season as they prepare for the Class AAA state sectional in Ringgold and the state meet in Carrollton coming up in early November.
The Lady Warriors played Upson-Lee in the opening round of state play. MARK TURNER/WCN

The Lady Warriors played Upson-Lee in the opening round of state play. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors fall in Sweet 16

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
By Mark Turner     For the eighth consecutive season, the White County High School volleyball team capped off the season with a trip to the state tournament.
Joel Lulinski, left, and Titus Lulinski show off the GAPPS Class 2A state title trophy after LCA on the championship game in 2024. NADIA LULINSKI/SPECIAL

Joel Lulinski, left, and Titus Lulinski show off the GAPPS Class 2A state title trophy after LCA on the championship game in 2024. NADIA LULINSKI/SPECIAL

Lulinski duo helps build LCA football program

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Submitted   A White County father and son duo are helping build a football program at Lanier Christian Academy in Hall County.