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Sisters Carly, left, and Julie Black both finished in the Top 5 at the Class AAA Sectional 2 meet last weekend at Unicoi State Park. Alex Brannon was WCHS' top finisher in the boy's sectional race. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Sisters Carly, left, and Julie Black both finished in the Top 5 at the Class AAA Sectional 2 meet last weekend at Unicoi State Park. Alex Brannon was WCHS' top finisher in the boy's sectional race. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Podium STUFF UFF

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   On a near-perfect day for a run, things couldn't have gone much better for the White County High School cross country teams at the Class AAA Sectional 2 last Saturday at Unicoi State Park.
Madi Black and the WCHS runners will be vying for spots in the Class AAA state meet on Saturday at Unicoi. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Madi Black and the WCHS runners will be vying for spots in the Class AAA state meet on Saturday at Unicoi. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS, Unicoi to host AAA sectional

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The big day has arrived for the White County High School cross country teams. On Saturday, WCHS will play host to the Class AAA Sectional 2 at Unicoi State Park north of Helen.
Cierra Bailey, right, is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a home run in the opening game of the state series against West Laurens last week in Dexter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cierra Bailey, right, is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a home run in the opening game of the state series against West Laurens last week in Dexter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fall in Sweet 16 matchup

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The 2024 high school softball season came to an end last week for the White County Lady Warriors.
Jenna Pratt, right, celebrates with Rylee Elrod and Mya Yeh after winning a point during the Final Four match against Jefferson Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Pratt, right, celebrates with Rylee Elrod and Mya Yeh after winning a point during the Final Four match against Jefferson Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Final 4 Frustration

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   For the second time in three years, the White County High School volleyball squad reached the pinnacle of the sport in the state, earning a spot in the Class AAA Final Four.
The Lady Warriors' softball team posted a first round sweep of Cairo last week in the opening round of the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The Lady Warriors' softball team posted a first round sweep of Cairo last week in the opening round of the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

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WC pancakes the Syrupmaids

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The goal for any high school softball team in the state is to be in Columbus during the first week of November for the Georgia High School Association Fast Pitch State Championships.
The WCHS vollebyall team advanced to the Elite Eight for the second time in three years and has the opportunity to earn a Final Four spot for only the second time in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The WCHS vollebyall team advanced to the Elite Eight for the second time in three years and has the opportunity to earn a Final Four spot for only the second time in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS rolls into Elite Eight

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School volleyball team rolled through the first two rounds of the Class AAA state tournament, earning a spot in the Elite Eight with wins over Cedar Grove and Monroe Area. The Lady Warriors, the No. 6 seed, took on LaFayette, the No.
Benjmin Witcher makes his way through the course during a race earlier this season. (Photo/Jeff DeFoor)

Benjmin Witcher makes his way through the course during a race earlier this season. (Photo/Jeff DeFoor)

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GCA brings bike race to Cleveland

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   This weekend, hundreds of middle school and high school athletes will head to Cleveland as part of a Georgia Cycling Association's TEAMMTB event. The Georgia Cycling Association is the southeast’s premier youth mountain bike organization.
Kalynn Watkins sets a pass during the Area 6-AAA finals last week in Gainesville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kalynn Watkins sets a pass during the Area 6-AAA finals last week in Gainesville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors set for deep playoff run

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors came up just short in their bid to win another area title in volleyball, but the team begins the chase this week for a much bigger prize.
Carley Black finished third in the girl's race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Carley Black finished third in the girl's race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC runners excel at Mountain Invitational

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   Thanks to some beautiful weather and a great course, the 2024 Mountain Invitational was a success last week at Unicoi State Park.