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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.
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.