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WCHS senior Dade Anderson checks out the equipment in the new weight room  during open house Tuesday afternoon at the high school. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

WCHS senior Dade Anderson checks out the equipment in the new weight room during open house Tuesday afternoon at the high school. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

State-of-the-art weight room added to WCHS facilities

by Mark Turner White County News   Over the past couple of years, White County High School has become a leader in North Georgia when it comes to athletic facilities.
Emma Hare, an All-Region first team player last year, will miss a few weeks at the start of the season after suffering a hand injury in a summer league game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Emma Hare, an All-Region first team player last year, will miss a few weeks at the start of the season after suffering a hand injury in a summer league game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Batter UP: Lady Warriors blend youth and experience

by Mark Turner White County News   Health and consistency. According to White County High School softball coach Drew Owens, the those two words will determine how good things will be for the Lady Warriors this fall.
White County's Cierra Bailey slides and reaches back to touch the plate Monday morning's practice session at the softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Cierra Bailey slides and reaches back to touch the plate Monday morning's practice session at the softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors finish off summer slate

by Mark Turner White County News   It's almost game time for the White County High School softball team.
Rachel Gearing

Rachel Gearing

Gearing signs pro contract

by Mark Turner White County News   White County's Rachel Gearing officially became a professional athlete last week, signing a contract with Atlanta Track Club Elite. Gearing wasted little time making her pro debut as she competed in the Holloway Pro Classic at the University of Florida.
Susan Aderhold won at pair of gold medals at the national meet.

Susan Aderhold won at pair of gold medals at the national meet.

Aderhold wins gold at Pan Am Masters games

by Mark Turner White County News   The Pan-American Masters Games were recently held in Cleveland, Ohio, and a White County runner excelled during the Olympic-style event.
The Lady Warriors' volleyball team took top honors last week during the Berry College team camp, beating Forsyth Central to win the Gold Division tournament on the final day of the camp. (Photo/WCHS Volleyball)

The Lady Warriors' volleyball team took top honors last week during the Berry College team camp, beating Forsyth Central to win the Gold Division tournament on the final day of the camp. (Photo/WCHS Volleyball)

Lady Warriors pick up team title at Berry camp

by Mark Turner White County News   The clock is ticking for the White County volleyball team, with the season-opener only three weeks away. The squad's prep work for July included a trip to a team camp last week at Berry College in Rome.
Evan Windham, left, sits up a drill for Wyatt Rickman during the event last week at the Tesnatee Sports Complex. (Photo/Submitted)

Evan Windham, left, sits up a drill for Wyatt Rickman during the event last week at the Tesnatee Sports Complex. (Photo/Submitted)

Windham camp shares knowledge, love of soccer

by Mark Turner White County News   Soccer has been a way of life for Evan Windham, and now the White County High School graduate wants to share his love and knowledge of the game with young players in north Georgia.
White County's Bryson Philyaw, right, collides with a Cedar Shoals defender after making a catch during the opening day of the Cherokee Bluff padded camp (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Bryson Philyaw, right, collides with a Cedar Shoals defender after making a catch during the opening day of the Cherokee Bluff padded camp (Photo/Mark Turner)

Battle at the Bluff: WCHS back on field at camp

by Mark Turner White County News   With the first official day of football practice less than two weeks away, the White County Warriors had a chance to put on the pads this week for a couple of days during  two-day camp at Cherokee Bluff High School.
Silas Mulligan was an All-Region player during his prep career at WCHS.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan was an All-Region player during his prep career at WCHS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Habersham, White share home county status for Mulligan

by Lang Storey CNI News Service   Piedmont’s Silas Mulligan began playing the game of basketball as so many youths in Habersham County do – through the rec department.
WCHS senior Aiden Pickett was one of a large group of local runners in this year's event.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Aiden Pickett was one of a large group of local runners in this year's event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Locals run in 55th annual Peachtree race

Staff report   More than 50,000 runners and walkers turned out for the 55th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race last week in Atlanta. The athletes had a battle the heat and humidity during the annul event, which is held on July 4.