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The White County 12U softball team opens play at the GRPA Class C state tournament next Wednesday in Adel. The Lady Warriors take on Glennville in the opening round of the 11-team state tournament. (Photo/Submitted)

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WCRD 12U team wins District 7 title

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

By Mark Turner White County News The White County Recreation Department's 12U softball team captured the Georgia Recreation and Park Association's District 7 championship last week in Blairsville.

Quint Moss

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Moss named head coach at Forsyth Central

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News Former White County High School basketball coach Quint Moss will be back on the sidelines next season after being named to take over as head coach of the girl's program at Forsyth Central High School.

Jenna Pratt, above, and Emma Kerley give the Lady Warriors a pair of experienced front line hitters heading into the 2024 season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS plans summer rebuild

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News For the past four years, the White County High School volleyball program has made four consecutive trips to the state tournament, including one trip to the Final Four and two trips to the Sweet 16.

Members of the WCRD 12U softball team show off the MAC championship trophy after winning the title last week. (Photo/WCRD)

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WCRD teams compete in District 7 play

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News It's district tournament time for the the White County Recreation Department All-Star softball and baseball teams.

WCHS senior Emma Hare was named to the 7-AAA All-Region first team last fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors enter summer with new roster

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News In 49 days, the White County High School softball team will kick off the 2024 season with a trip to Carnesville to take on Franklin County.

The TMU women's soccer team on the AAC regular season and tournmamnt titles last fall and picked up the program's first win at the NAIA national tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in prgram history. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU athletes wrap up stellar year

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Staff report The Truett McConnell University recently wrapped a very successful athletic campaign during the 2023-24 academic year. Here is a recap of some of the top performances by the TMU teams.

Last season, the Warriors and Lumpkin County played a four overtime game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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GHSA changes playoff schedule, OT rules

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Staff report There are a couple of big changes coming to high school football in Georgia. The Georgia High School Association recently announced the playoff schedule will look different for the 2024 season and the format for overtime has also been changed.

Kylie Watkins puts up a shot during a practice session earlier this week. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCHS teams tip off summer work

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News Steve Shedd has won a lot of basketball games during his coaching career and he plans to continue that trend at White County High School. Shedd was hired in April to take over the Lady Warriors' program after a very success stint at Banks County.

Members of the White County Special Olympics team are from left, Josiah Abernathy, Nathan Anderson, CJ McGuire, Carter Cruce and Roddy Edge. (Photo/Shena Anderson)

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Local athletes compete at State Games

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Staff report A group of local athletes took part in the 2024 Special Olympics Georgia State Summer Games in Atlanta. The annual event was held May 24-26 at Emory University and at the Druid Hills high school and middle school campuses.

Peyton Shedd, left, celebrates after making a birdie on the final hole at the NAIA Championships in Dalton. Shedd finished fourth in the national tournament. Myesha Hall, right, finished seventh in the long jump during the NAIA Championships in Marion, Ind. Hall earned All-American honors for the third consecutive year. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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NAIA Excellence

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News Truett McConnell athletics ended the 2023-24 athletic year on a high note last week, thanks to some stellar performances on the golf course and on the track.