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Davin Lightsey was second at 144 pounds. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Davin Lightsey was second at 144 pounds. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC puts five on podium at Gold City

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Thursday, December 26, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors put together a solid effort over the weekend  at the Gold City Nutcracker in Dahlonega. The Warriors finished third among 18 teams in the third annual holiday event held at Lumpkin County High School.
The White County Middle School basketball teams picked up a pair of North Georgia Mountain League championships last week during the post-season tournament on the WCMS campus. The Warriors' eighth-grade squad posted a 51-40 victory over Union County to earn the league title. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The White County Middle School basketball teams picked up a pair of North Georgia Mountain League championships last week during the post-season tournament on the WCMS campus. The Warriors' eighth-grade squad posted a 51-40 victory over Union County to earn the league title. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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We Are the Champions

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Thursday, December 26, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   During the 2024 season, White County and Union County battled for supremacy in the eighth grade boy's division of the North Georgia Mountain League.
Bree Burkett had a team-high 12 points in the region win at Johnson. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bree Burkett had a team-high 12 points in the region win at Johnson. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors rolling into Christmas break

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School girl's basketball team is heading into the Christmas break on a hot streak. The Lady Warriors won a pair of games over the past week, improving to 9-2 on the year and pushing their winning streak to six games.
Cash Lowery had 27 points in the seventh grade semifinal win.

Cash Lowery had 27 points in the seventh grade semifinal win.

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Championship Week

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   White County Middle School put  three basketball teams in the championship round of the Northeast Georgia Mountain League.
Iyan Windham shows off the NAIA plaque after national championship game Monday in Kansas. (Photo/Submitted)

Iyan Windham shows off the NAIA plaque after national championship game Monday in Kansas. (Photo/Submitted)

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Windham, Dalton State win NAIA title

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   White County High School graduate Iyan Windham and the Dalton State men's soccer team made history Monday afternoon in Wichita, Kan., winning the NAIA national championship. Dalton State, which has been ranked No.
Tristan Orndorff heads to the basket during the Warriors' region win over Chestatee Tuesday night in Cleveland . (Photo/Mark Turner)

Tristan Orndorff heads to the basket during the Warriors' region win over Chestatee Tuesday night in Cleveland . (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Region Sweep: Warriors pick up first region victory

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   Coming off a tough loss to North Hall in the Region 6-AAA opener last Friday, the White County Warriors came through with a solid performance Tuesday night with a 61-49 win over Chestatee for their second win of the season.
Kylie Watkins had 20 point, 17 rebounds and six blocks in the win over Chestatee. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins had 20 point, 17 rebounds and six blocks in the win over Chestatee. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Region Sweep: Lady Warriors beat Chestatee

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School girl's basketball team got the Region 6-AAA schedule off to a good start with a pair of wins.
Blayne Gunter drives past a Horizon defender during Tuesday's game in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Blayne Gunter drives past a Horizon defender during Tuesday's game in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors look to get on winning track in region play play

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors enter Region 6-AAA play Friday night looking to right the ship after a 1-5 start to the season.
Drew Owens led WCHS to the Class AAA state tournmant last fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Drew Owens led WCHS to the Class AAA state tournmant last fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Owens steps away from WCHS softball

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   After a successful 10-year run as White County High School's head softball coach, Drew Owens is starting a new chapter in his life. Owens recently informed the school's administration that is stepping down from his duties with the softball program.
Emma Lightsey, shown during the holiday tournment at Truett McConnell last weekend, set a school record with 10 3-pointers during the win over Cherokee Bluff Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Emma Lightsey, shown during the holiday tournment at Truett McConnell last weekend, set a school record with 10 3-pointers during the win over Cherokee Bluff Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Battle Tested

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   Over the first two weeks of the season, the White County Lady Warriors have had one of the toughest schedules in North Georgia, facing four state-ranked teams in the first seven games.