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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

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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

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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.
New head coach Cari Barrett, seated, and seniors, from left, Tyla Nix, Logan Fain, Cierra Bailey and Maddie Kate Hall host Forsyth Central Aug. 5 in the season opener. MARK TURNER /WCN

New head coach Cari Barrett, seated, and seniors, from left, Tyla Nix, Logan Fain, Cierra Bailey and Maddie Kate Hall host Forsyth Central Aug. 5 in the season opener. MARK TURNER /WCN

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New Era, Same Goals

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   For the past 10 years, the White County Lady Warriors have grown into one one of the top programs in the state, making numerous state playoff runs under head coach Drew Owens.
Abby Watkins makes a throw to first base during a recent practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Abby Watkins makes a throw to first base during a recent practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS teams set for summer games next week

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   With the start of the new season less than three weeks away for the White County High School softball and volleyball teams, it's time to finish off the summer preparation.
The Lady Warriors' volleyball team made a run to the Class AAA state semifinals last fall for the second time in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors' volleyball team made a run to the Class AAA state semifinals last fall for the second time in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS finishes Top 20 in GADA Cup standings

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Staff report   The Georgia Athletic Directors Association recently released the final standings for the Director's Cup Trophy, which ranks each the member school for athletic success during the 2024-25 academic year.
Zach Godfrey carries the football for the Warriors. (Tom Askew photo)

Zach Godfrey carries the football for the Warriors. (Tom Askew photo)

WC teams get back to work next week

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
By Mark Turner White County News   After a week off, it's time for the White County High School fall sports teams to kick things into high gears as the start of the 2025 season is less than a month away.
Members of the 8U softball team are, front from left, Wesleynn Vandegriff, Zoe Hester, Breckan Milligan, Gabby Brannon and Reagan Moose; middle row, Cora Biddy, Harper Ward, Madison Worley, Kamryn Pressley, Bravely Lisk and Vivian Barton; back row, coaches Heather Ward, Brandon Hester, Tim Milligan and Jessi Biddy. Not shown is Lily Thomas. (Photo/WCRD Athletics)

Members of the 8U softball team are, front from left, Wesleynn Vandegriff, Zoe Hester, Breckan Milligan, Gabby Brannon and Reagan Moose; middle row, Cora Biddy, Harper Ward, Madison Worley, Kamryn Pressley, Bravely Lisk and Vivian Barton; back row, coaches Heather Ward, Brandon Hester, Tim Milligan and Jessi Biddy. Not shown is Lily Thomas. (Photo/WCRD Athletics)

WCRD 8U team second at Class C tourney

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Recreation Department 's 8U softball team made a run chased a state title last week in Putnam County.
Catie Craig (Photo/Submitted)

Catie Craig (Photo/Submitted)

Craig makes debut on the Epson Tour

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Staff report   White County High School graduate Catie Craig made her debut on the Epson Tour in June, beginning her professional golf career after graduating from Western Kentucky in May.
The Lady Warriors have been working hard this summer. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors have been working hard this summer. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Back on the Pitch

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
by Mark Turner White County News   T he White County High School soccer teams won't officially be back on the pitch until next spring, but that doesn't mean they aren't already preparing for the 2026 season.