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Bryson Howe is the No. 2 seed in the 190-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bryson Howe is the No. 2 seed in the 190-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors begin road to Macon at 6-AAA tourney

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors will start the road to Macon on Saturday with the Area 6-AAA tournament in Gainesville. The boy's tournament starts at 9 a.
Ollie Weiland, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to win the Area 8 title at 100 pounds. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Ollie Weiland, a two-time state champion, is a favorite to win the Area 8 title at 100 pounds. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS girls set for Area 8 tournament

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School girls' wrestling heads into the Area 8 tournament Friday with high hopes of winning some individual titles and getting several wrestlers into the All-Classification State Sectionals next month.
Kylie Watkins looks to score in the low post during the matchup with Dawson County.  (Photos/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins looks to score in the low post during the matchup with Dawson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors stumble in region matchup

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday in Cleveland as Dawson County picked up a big road win, 45-39. The loss dropped the Lady Warriors' record to 8-2 in Region 6-AAA play and 16-5 overall.
Maggie Anglin and the Lady Warriors' tennis team is looking to make another state run.

Maggie Anglin and the Lady Warriors' tennis team is looking to make another state run.

Spring teams begin prep for 2025 season

by Mark Turner White County News   Winter weather has moved into North Georgia over the past few weeks, and the snow, ice and cold temperatures aren't exactly ideal for outdoor sports.
Kylie Watkins drives past Lumpkin County's Maddie Lee during the region game last Thursday in Cleveland

Kylie Watkins drives past Lumpkin County's Maddie Lee during the region game last Thursday in Cleveland

Lady Warriors stay in region race

by Mark Turner White County News   Just find a way. That seems to be the new motto for the White County High School girl's basketball team.
After missing seven games with a hand injury, Blayne Gunter scored 25 points in the Warriors' matchup with North Hall last Friday in Cleveland.

After missing seven games with a hand injury, Blayne Gunter scored 25 points in the Warriors' matchup with North Hall last Friday in Cleveland.

Warriors fall to Lumpkin, North Hal

by Mark Turner White County News   It's been a tough season so far for the White County Warriors, but if the past two games are any indication, things are starting to trend up.
The WCHS girl's wrestling team finished third in Area 8 tournament last week at East Jackson County High School in Commerce. This was the girl's team first-ever appearance in area duals event. Members of the team are from left, Annabelle Thomas, Marley Mather, Ava Abercrombie, Omiknee Nicely, Ollie Weiland, Kenzie Addis, Bailey Roberts, Zella Weiland, Jennifer Garcia, Bayle Herbert, Priscilla Vazquez, WCHS head coach Patrick Lowendick, Riley Pitts, Vivika Vazquez and Nylee Martin (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

The WCHS girl's wrestling team finished third in Area 8 tournament last week at East Jackson County High School in Commerce. This was the girl's team first-ever appearance in area duals event. Members of the team are from left, Annabelle Thomas, Marley Mather, Ava Abercrombie, Omiknee Nicely, Ollie Weiland, Kenzie Addis, Bailey Roberts, Zella Weiland, Jennifer Garcia, Bayle Herbert, Priscilla Vazquez, WCHS head coach Patrick Lowendick, Riley Pitts, Vivika Vazquez and Nylee Martin (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

Area Wrestling

by Mark Turner White County News   T he winter weather last weekend played a big role in White County High School's wrestling schedule as both the boys and girl's teams battled for area duals titles. With snow and ice moving into North Georgia, the area tournaments were moved up a few days.
Ella Kate Shedd puts up a shot during the first half of the region game last week against Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ella Kate Shedd puts up a shot during the first half of the region game last week against Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors hold off Dawson, 58-54

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School teams were able to get in a region doubleheader before the winter weather hit this part of the state, but the snow and ice are still having an impact on this week's schedule.
The Warriors, including Hunter Smith, will vie for the 6-AAA duals title today in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Warriors, including Hunter Smith, will vie for the 6-AAA duals title today in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Weather causes schedule changes

Staff report   With some winter weather expected to move into North Georgia on Friday, local high schools are having to make some changes to the weekend sports schedule.
White County's Bree Burkett tries to drive past Pickens' Bella Martin during the region game.

White County's Bree Burkett tries to drive past Pickens' Bella Martin during the region game.

Lady Warriors split region matchups

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors keep finding a way to compete despite a flurry of injuries during the opening half of the season.