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White County's Alex Freeman was selected as a utility player on the GADC Class AAA All-State second team. JENNNIFER KNIGHT/WCN

White County's Alex Freeman was selected as a utility player on the GADC Class AAA All-State second team. JENNNIFER KNIGHT/WCN

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Freeman, Garrett named to GADC Class AAA All-State baseball team

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsA pair of White County High School baseball players have earned a spot on the Georgia Dugout Club 2026 GHSA Postseason All-State team.Alex Freeman and Cooper Garrett were named to the Class AAA All-State second team.
Spencer Adams made his pitching debut with the Round Rock Express Wednesday night. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL

Spencer Adams made his pitching debut with the Round Rock Express Wednesday night. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL

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Adams signs with Rangers

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsIn a matter of 96 hours and more than 2,800 miles, Spencer Adams' life took a big turn over Father's Day weekend.
Members of the 10U team are Paisley Autry, Cora Biddy, Olivia Brown, Faith Bunch, Zoe Hester, Bravely Lisk, Breckan Milligan, Averie Morgan, Kamryn Pressley, Weslynn Vandegriff, Lennon Wiley and Madison Worley. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Members of the 10U team are Paisley Autry, Cora Biddy, Olivia Brown, Faith Bunch, Zoe Hester, Bravely Lisk, Breckan Milligan, Averie Morgan, Kamryn Pressley, Weslynn Vandegriff, Lennon Wiley and Madison Worley. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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WCRD softball team second at D7 tourney

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite  County NewsA handful of White County Recreation Department softball and baseball teams recently wrapped up the season by competing in the Mountain Athletic Conference tournament, with one local team moving on to the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District 7 tournament.
Spencer Adams is currently in the Top 10 in five pitching categories in the ALPB. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL

Spencer Adams is currently in the Top 10 in five pitching categories in the ALPB. GASTONIA GHOST PEPPERS/SPECIAL

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Adams posts sixth win for Ghost Peppers

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsSpencer Adams continues to excel in his first season with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers.
The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

The WCMS Lady Warriors capped off a perfect season with a 4-1 win over Lumpkin County in the NGML title game. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Middle school, youth athletes excel during spring sports

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
byy Mark TurnerWhite County NewsWhile the spring season was a good one on the high school and college level, there were also some big moments in the middle school and youth sports scene as well.
Julie Black, right, and Ellie Shelbnutt both finished as a state runner-up at the Class AAA state meet in May. MARK TURNER/WCN

Julie Black, right, and Ellie Shelbnutt both finished as a state runner-up at the Class AAA state meet in May. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WCHS track, golf, baseball, TMU softball have big springs

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe 2025-26 school year ended with with some big moments in the spring for a a group of athletes at White County High School and Truett McConnell University.
White County's Ansleigh Vandiver looks to make a pass during the Lady Warriors' game last week against Milton High School at the UNG Team Camp in Dahlonega. Vandiver hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to send the game to sudden death overtime, but Milton scored on the first possession of OT to take a 54-52 win. MARK TURNER/WCN

White County's Ansleigh Vandiver looks to make a pass during the Lady Warriors' game last week against Milton High School at the UNG Team Camp in Dahlonega. Vandiver hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to send the game to sudden death overtime, but Milton scored on the first possession of OT to take a 54-52 win. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Summer heating up for local athletes

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThings are started to get busy around White County High School as multiple teams kicked off some summer work last week.The Warrior football team jumped right into the summer schedule with a 7-on-7 trip to Athens Academy, playing seven games during the event.
Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period. MARK TURNER/WCN

Casey Crane goes through a block drill during a linemen period. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Warriors begin busy four weeks of prep work

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsThe White County Warriors opened summer football workouts on Monday and 48 hours later, they took the field for the first 7-on-7 event of the summer.The Warriors headed to Athens Academy Wednesday for a the Spartans' passing league event.
Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN

Ella Kate Shedd, right, puts pressure on Bailey Collins during Tuesday's practice. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors face tough slate in June

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
by Mark TurnerWhite County NewsAfter another state tournament run last winter by the White County High School girl's basketball team, head coach Steve Shedd and the Lady Warriors got back to work Monday with the first day of the summer program, along with hosting the annual Little Kid's camp.
Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.

Shown on the podium after the final event of the season are, from left, Faith Hogan, Paxton Swanzy, Mercy Hogan, Reagan Phillips and Connect Award Winner Grace Meinecke.

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Rangers faced Tail of the Dragon in season finale

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The White County Trail Rangers wrapped up the 2026 spring season earlier this month with a pair of events.On May 16, the team traveled to the tiny town of Jackson to ride the trails at Dauset Nature Preserve in the Guardians of the Trail race.