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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.
Daylee Barrett hammers a kill during the win over Chestatee in the opening round game of the 6-AAA tournament Tuesday at North Hall. MARK TURNER/WCN

Daylee Barrett hammers a kill during the win over Chestatee in the opening round game of the 6-AAA tournament Tuesday at North Hall. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors state bound

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   It's been an up and down season for the the White County High School volleyball team, but when the chips were on the line Tuesday during the opening round of the Area 6-AAA tournament at North Hall High School, the Lady Warriors came up big and put themselves...
Carrson Ward celebrates after knocking away a pass in the end zone late in the first half. MARK TURNER/WCN

Carrson Ward celebrates after knocking away a pass in the end zone late in the first half. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lumpkin runs past Warriors in region matchup

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors went toe-to-toe with the Lumpkin County Indians during last week during the first half of a Region 6-AAA matchup in Dahlonga, but the Indians used a big second half to knock off the Warriors 45-14.
WCHS senior Maddie Kate Hall had eight hits in four games over the past week. MARK TURNER /WCN

WCHS senior Maddie Kate Hall had eight hits in four games over the past week. MARK TURNER /WCN

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WCHS pull even at 11-11

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
  Staff report The White County High School softball team has reached the final week of the regular season and are keeping their hopes alive for a return to the Class AAA state tournament.
TMU keeper Danica Wiffmann deflects a shot during the Lady Bears' win over Bryan College last week in Cleveland. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

TMU keeper Danica Wiffmann deflects a shot during the Lady Bears' win over Bryan College last week in Cleveland. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

TMU soccer teams rolling

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Staff report The Truett McConnell soccer teams are both off to a hot start this fall. Last week, the TMU squad picked up an Appalachian Athletic Conference sweep with wins over Bryan College. The Lady Bears, who are ranked No.