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The White County High School volleyball team won the KSA 2024 Fall Volleyball Classic Green Bracket title last weekend at the Game Point Event Center in Orlando, Fla., posting a 5-1 record and beating Gordon Lee in the championship match. Shown are team members, front from left, Rylee Elrod, Brooklyn Thomason, Mya Yeh, Baylie Rae Vandiver and Caroline Tatum; back row, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett, Sarah Jarrard, Emma Kerley, Jenna Pratt, Bree Burkett, Aslyn Burkett and Sophia Butcher. (Photo/WCHS)

The White County High School volleyball team won the KSA 2024 Fall Volleyball Classic Green Bracket title last weekend at the Game Point Event Center in Orlando, Fla., posting a 5-1 record and beating Gordon Lee in the championship match. Shown are team members, front from left, Rylee Elrod, Brooklyn Thomason, Mya Yeh, Baylie Rae Vandiver and Caroline Tatum; back row, Kalynn Watkins, Daylee Barrett, Sarah Jarrard, Emma Kerley, Jenna Pratt, Bree Burkett, Aslyn Burkett and Sophia Butcher. (Photo/WCHS)

Universal Champs

by Mark Turner White County News   For most people, Orlando is a vacation destination this time of the year. But for the White County High School volleyball team, a trip to Florida was a chance to get better on the court and also have a little bit of fun.
Emma Kerley had 24 kills in the three wins last week at Habersham Central.

Emma Kerley had 24 kills in the three wins last week at Habersham Central.

Lady Warriors off to Orlando event

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School volleyball team heads to Florida this week, looking to restart another winning streak after seeing their 12-match streak come to an end Monday in Dawsonville.
Carly Black was ninth in the girl's race at the Pickens Preview last weekend in Jasper. (Photo/Elizabeth Stewart)

Carly Black was ninth in the girl's race at the Pickens Preview last weekend in Jasper. (Photo/Elizabeth Stewart)

Black leads WCHS at Pickens Preview

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors cross county runners took part in a big early season meet last weekend, taking part in the Pickens Preview in Jasper. The meet featured 37 teams in the boy's division and 35 in the girl's race.
Tripp Nix, who was injured during the season opener against Rabun County, will be a game-time decision heading in the matchup with Habersham Central. (Photo/Basil Ray)

Tripp Nix, who was injured during the season opener against Rabun County, will be a game-time decision heading in the matchup with Habersham Central. (Photo/Basil Ray)

Battle of the Hooch

by Mark Turner White County News   It's still early in the season, but both the White County Warriors and Habersham Central Raiders really need a win heading into Friday night's game in Mt. Airy.
Emma Kerley has been a key player in the Lady Warriors' attack during the eight game streak. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Emma Kerley has been a key player in the Lady Warriors' attack during the eight game streak. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors post eighth straight win

by Mark Turner White County News   After starting the season with a 2-2 record, the White County High School volleyball team is on a roll, winning eight straight matches over the past week.
White County's Logan Fain, left, celebrates with Cierra Bailey moments after hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Lady Warriors an 8-6 win over North Hall in a Region 6-AAA game Monday at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Logan Fain, left, celebrates with Cierra Bailey moments after hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Lady Warriors an 8-6 win over North Hall in a Region 6-AAA game Monday at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors' late heroics stun North Hall

by Mark Turner White County News   The 6-AAA matchup between White County and North Hall looked like it might need extra innings to decide a winner, but Logan Fain had other plans.
Adien Pickett put in more than 500 miles of training this summer to prepare for the season. Emma Windham posted a Top 10 finish last year at the Class AAA state meet. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Adien Pickett put in more than 500 miles of training this summer to prepare for the season. Emma Windham posted a Top 10 finish last year at the Class AAA state meet. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Time to RUN: WCHS on course for another state appearance

by Mark Turner White County News   The season is here for the White County High School cross country teams. The WCHS runners opened the season Tuesday with a stellar performance at the Gorge to Beach Gathering 3K at the Farm Course at Tallulah Falls School.
Jenna Pratt is one of the senior leaders for the Lady Warriors. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jenna Pratt is one of the senior leaders for the Lady Warriors. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Side OUT: Lady Warriors rebuild for state run

by MarkTurner White County News   It's been said that tradition never graduates. That old saying might be put to the test this fall for the White County Lady Warriors' volleyball team.
Gaines Clark heads down the field after catching a pass in a recent practice. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gaines Clark heads down the field after catching a pass in a recent practice. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS, Fannin scrimmage Friday

by Mark Turner White County News   The beginning of the high school football season in Georgia is a week away and the White County Warriors are trying to put the finishing touches on the month and months of preparation for the opening kickoff of the year on Aug. 16.
Hailey Ramey tossed a complete game shutout in the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Hailey Ramey tossed a complete game shutout in the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors start season with two wins

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School softball team wasted no time in picking up their first two wins of the season, knocking off Habersham Central and Union County to open the 2024 campaign.