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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)

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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)

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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.

Alex Johnson, left, and Bryson Howe won individual titles at the Granite City Scramble last weekend in Elberton. (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

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Warriors excel at Granite City event

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Staff report The White County Warriors put together a solid effort at the Granite City Scramble last weekend in Elberton. The Warriors had 13 wrestlers finish in the top six of their weight classes, and had two individual weight class champions.

Kylie Watkins had 18 points in the Lady Warrios' win over No. 4 Oconee County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors battle state powers

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The first two weeks of the season for the White County High School girl's basketball team has been a challenge as the squad has faced a pair of ranked teams in two of their first four games.

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WCRD team earns Super Bowl bid

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Staff report The White County Recreation Department's third grade football team will play for a Mountain Athletic Conference title Saturday in Blairsville. The third squad earned a spot in the MAC Super Bowl with a 20-14 win over East Hall last w-14k in the league semifinals.

Senior members of the WCHS wrestling team are, from left, Jacob Joe, Jacob Biesterfield, Jonathan Ledford, Danielle Douglas, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Andrew Mills, Devin Lightsey, Dalton Robinson, Ollie Weiland, Orlando Fritz and Alex Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WC wrestlers swept home quad match

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Staff report The season is off to a good start for the White County High School wrestling teams. The Warriors held the first home meet of the season on Tuesday, and posted three wins.

Emma Lightsey, who scored a game-high 21 points, drives past a Habersham defender during the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits with Habersham

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News White County High School School tipped off the 2024 season with a road doubleheader in Mt. Airy Tuesday night, taking on Habersham Central.

Julie Black was top finisher at the state meet, posting fourh place finish in the girl's race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC posts Top 10 state finishes

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School cross country teams closed out the 2024 season last weekend at the Class AAA state meet in Carrollton. The Lady Warriors picked up another podium finishing fourth, while the Warriors broke into the Top 10 with a ninth place finish.

TMU's Megan Darden celebrates moments after her penalty kick sealed the Lady Bears' win in the AAC tournament finals last Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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AAC Champs Again

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Staff report It took a little extra work, but the Truett-McConnell women's soccer team captured the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament title last week in Cleveland.