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Carter Joe Pierce, above, and John Phillips both posted a height of 6-0 in the high jump at the sectional meet to qualify for the state meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Carter Joe Pierce, above, and John Phillips both posted a height of 6-0 in the high jump at the sectional meet to qualify for the state meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Track athletes earn state spots

by Mark Turner White County News   White County High School will have seven athletes and four relay teams in the field for the Class AAA state track meet, which kicks off this morning in Albany.
 WCHS offensive lineman Tyler Autry gets in some padded work against Austin Garrett during an offensive line drill.

WCHS offensive lineman Tyler Autry gets in some padded work against Austin Garrett during an offensive line drill.

Warriors prep for fall, new region

by Mark Turner White County News   Last week, almost 100 football players strapped on the pads and stepped on the turf field at Warrior Stadium for the opening of spring practice.
The Lady Warriors' seniors, from left, Sarah Blair, Linsey Burke and Kate Sartain all played key roles in the team's first-ever state tournament appearance, which ended last week in the Class AAA Final Four at Oconee County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors' seniors, from left, Sarah Blair, Linsey Burke and Kate Sartain all played key roles in the team's first-ever state tournament appearance, which ended last week in the Class AAA Final Four at Oconee County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors' historic run ends

by Mark Turner White County News   It's been an amazing and historic spring for the White County High School girl's tennis team and it ended last week one round short of the Class AAA state championship match.
Alex Freeman was named to the All-Region first team for the second consecutive season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Alex Freeman was named to the All-Region first team for the second consecutive season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors earn All-Region honors

by Mark Turner White County News   It's time for some postseason awards for high school baseball, and a handful of White County Warriors have been selected to the 7-AAA All-Region team.
WCHS'  Vondre Nelson, left, and JT Gerrell, along with Wesleyan's Porter Hallock clear the first hurdle in the 110-meter race. Gerrell won the race, while Nelson won the 300-meter hurdles later in the meet.   (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS' Vondre Nelson, left, and JT Gerrell, along with Wesleyan's Porter Hallock clear the first hurdle in the 110-meter race. Gerrell won the race, while Nelson won the 300-meter hurdles later in the meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC track teams finish second at region meet

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School track teams closed out the Region 7-AAA meet last week in Cleveland with another solid effort and captured the runner-up spot in both divisions. Wesleyan won the region titles in both the boys and girls competitions.
Maggie Anglin had a 6-1, 6-0 win in the No. 1 singles match against Thomasville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Anglin had a 6-1, 6-0 win in the No. 1 singles match against Thomasville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Final Four

by Mark Turner White County News   Since the doors opened at White County High School in 1959, there have only been a handful of teams make to the semifinal round of the state tournament.
Caroline Craig takes a bite out of the Big Ten medal following the tournament win. (Photo/Submitted)

Caroline Craig takes a bite out of the Big Ten medal following the tournament win. (Photo/Submitted)

Craig leads Indiana to Big Ten crown

by Mark Turner White County News   The last time Indiana won a Big Ten championship in women's golf was 1998, but White County High School graduate Caroline Craig helped the Hoosiers end the long dry spell last last weekend in Havre De Grace, Md.
The members of the WCHS golf team are, from left, Cameron Kimsey, Billi Kayl Allison, Layne Graham, Addison Schindler, Aubrey Free, Lauren Nelson, Emma Rogers and Maddie Kate Hall. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The members of the WCHS golf team are, from left, Cameron Kimsey, Billi Kayl Allison, Layne Graham, Addison Schindler, Aubrey Free, Lauren Nelson, Emma Rogers and Maddie Kate Hall. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

WCHS wins Area 4 girl's golf tournament

by Mark Turner White County News   After finishing second last season in the Class AAA state tournament, the White County High School girl's golf team is ready to make another run at a state title.
Aubrey Bolton celebtates after winning her match to clinch the Lady Warriors' win in the second round of the state tournaent Monday at the TMU tennis facility. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Aubrey Bolton celebtates after winning her match to clinch the Lady Warriors' win in the second round of the state tournaent Monday at the TMU tennis facility. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Elite Eight

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School girl's tennis team stayed alive in the Class AAA state tournament with a 3-1 win over Monroe Area Monday after at the Truett McConnell University tennis complex.
Vondre Nelson lands in the pit during the long competition.  (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Vondre Nelson lands in the pit during the long competition. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

North Hall, Hart win Mountain Invitational

by Mark Turner White County News   North Hall and Hart County captured the team honors during the Mountain Invitational last week at the White County High School track complex. North Hall won the girl’s team title, Hart County took first place in the boy’s standings.