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White County's cross country team got off to a fast start. MARK TURNER/WCN

White County's cross country team got off to a fast start. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WC runs with top teams at Preview

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Staff report   The White County High School cross country teams competed in one of the top early season meets last weekend in Jasper. The meet included 21 teams from around north Georgia and the metro area, including several teams that are expected to make a run at state titles later in the year.
The Warriors lost their season-opening football game at Rabun County. MARK TURNER/WCN PHOTO

The Warriors lost their season-opening football game at Rabun County. MARK TURNER/WCN PHOTO

Warriors fall to Rabun in opener

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Staff report   The White County Warriors had a tough night on the opening weekend of the 2025 season, falling to Rabun County 42-6 in Clayton. After a 45-minute lightning delay, the two teams traded turnovers on the first two plays of the game.
Senior catcher Cierra Bailey had a pair of hits and drove in a run against North Hall.

Senior catcher Cierra Bailey had a pair of hits and drove in a run against North Hall.

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Lady Warriors drop tight battle with North Hall

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Staff report   The White County High School softball team will try to chase down it's first Region 6-AAA this afternoon in a matchup with Chestatee at the WCHS softball complex.

Leaders of the Pack

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The 2025 high school cross country season started this week for high school runners around the state. For the White County High School teams, the season began Tuesday with the Gorge to Beach event at the Farm Course in Tallulah Falls.
Maddie Kate Hall had two hits and picked up the win in the circle in the Lady Warriors' 17-10 victory over Franklin County. MARK TURNER /WCN

Maddie Kate Hall had two hits and picked up the win in the circle in the Lady Warriors' 17-10 victory over Franklin County. MARK TURNER /WCN

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Lady Warriors blast Chapel Hill, Franklin

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Staff report   The White County Lady Warriors are 3-1 after the first week of the season after picking up wins over Chapel Hill and Franklin County. The Lady Warriors were scheduled to open Region 6-AAA play on Tuesday, but weather issues forced the road game at Dawson County to postponed.
This year's senior class consists of, front from left, Hayden Weakley, Easton Drew and Davey Waller; middle row, Austin Garrett, Jackson Burford, Branson Smith and Nathan Eubnks; back row, Carson Anthony, Matt Turner, Alex Freeman, Reid Penrose and Noel Lammers. Not shown are Jackson Krilla and Corbin Blank. MARK TURNER /WCN

This year's senior class consists of, front from left, Hayden Weakley, Easton Drew and Davey Waller; middle row, Austin Garrett, Jackson Burford, Branson Smith and Nathan Eubnks; back row, Carson Anthony, Matt Turner, Alex Freeman, Reid Penrose and Noel Lammers. Not shown are Jackson Krilla and Corbin Blank. MARK TURNER /WCN

Toe Meets Leather: Warriors, Wildcats battle in opener

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors kick off the 2025 campaign Friday night in Clayton, taking on the Rabun County Wildcats for the 38th time in school history.
The White County softball team opened the season with a win over Forsyth Central. MARK TURNER/WCN

The White County softball team opened the season with a win over Forsyth Central. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WC beats Forsyth Central in opener

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School softball team cracked opened the 2025 regular season on Tuesday, rolling past Forsyth Central 16-4 in Cleveland.
Junior Adi Connor is ready to help the Lady Warriors return to the postseason. MARK TURNER/WCN

Junior Adi Connor is ready to help the Lady Warriors return to the postseason. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors reload, ready for another state playoff run

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   T here were a lot new faces on the court Tuesday for the White County High School volleyball team as they opened the 2025 season with a match against Seckinger in Cleveland.
Beau Tanner

Beau Tanner

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Tanner wins ASA archery competition

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Staff report White County's Beau Tanner, had a good summer competing in youth archery events and capped off the summer by winning an Archery Shooters Association title.