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Senior Kate Sartain clinched Monday's win over Ringgold with a three-set victory in the No. 3 sing;es match. Sartain and the Lady Warriors will compete in the second round of the state tournament next week.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

Senior Kate Sartain clinched Monday's win over Ringgold with a three-set victory in the No. 3 sing;es match. Sartain and the Lady Warriors will compete in the second round of the state tournament next week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Sweet 16 Swinging

by Mark Turner White County News   After securing their first state tournament berth a couple of weeks ago, the White County High School girl’s tennis team wasted little time in getting the program’s first state victory.
Steve Shedd

Steve Shedd

Shedd to lead WCHS girl's program

by Mark Turner White County News   After a couple of weeks of uncertainty, White County High School has decided on a new girl's basketball coach. On Tuesday, the White County Board of Education approved Banks County's Steve Shedd as the program's new coach.
Cooper Garrett had two hits and an RBI in the Warriors' region loss to Gilmer on Monday.  (Photo/Mark Turner))

Cooper Garrett had two hits and an RBI in the Warriors' region loss to Gilmer on Monday. (Photo/Mark Turner))

WC hits final stretch

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors begin the final stretch of the 2024 season this afternoon, taking on Gilmer in the second game of the Region 7-AAA series. The Warriors and Bobcats opened the series Monday in Ellijay, with the Bobcats grabbing a 13-6 win.
WCHS seniors soccer players recognized Tuesday night were, from left, AJ Hicks, Preskitt Castleyberry, Briana Blihovde, Adelynn Knight, Thad Gensler, Cohen Cantrell and Bryan Lozada. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS seniors soccer players recognized Tuesday night were, from left, AJ Hicks, Preskitt Castleyberry, Briana Blihovde, Adelynn Knight, Thad Gensler, Cohen Cantrell and Bryan Lozada. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Soccer teams celebrate seniors

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School soccer teams wrap up the 2024 regular season tonight with a 7-AAA doubleheader against Wesleyan. The WCHS squads were scheduled to play Wesleyan earlier in the season, but weather issues postponed the game until this week.
Trevor Butler had four hits and scored four runs at the plate and tossed a complete game in the Warriors' 18-4 win Monday over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Trevor Butler had four hits and scored four runs at the plate and tossed a complete game in the Warriors' 18-4 win Monday over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors' bats come alive in win over West Hall

by Mark Turner White County News   With just three weeks left in the 2024 high school baseball regular season, the White County Warriors need every they can get to stay in the hunt for spot in Class AAA playoffs.
Scott Givens

Scott Givens

Givens named boy's basketball coach

by Mark Turner White County News   White County High School has a new boy's basketball coach, but it will be at least another week before the decision is made as to who will lead the Lady Warriors' program.
Adelynn Knight had a pair of goals on penatly kicks as the Lady Warriors posted a 2-1 win over Gilmer last Friday in Ellijay, to secure  a  spot in the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Adelynn Knight had a pair of goals on penatly kicks as the Lady Warriors posted a 2-1 win over Gilmer last Friday in Ellijay, to secure a spot in the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors win 2-1, clinch state bid

by Mark Turner White County News   The clock is ticking for the end of high school soccer regular season, and the White County Lady Warriors picked up a huge win last Friday night in an effort to solidify their chances of moving on to the Class AAA state tournament.
WCHS senior Aubrey Free tees off during the Spring Swing last Saturday in Clarkesville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Aubrey Free tees off during the Spring Swing last Saturday in Clarkesville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC sixth at Spring Swing

by Mark Turner White County News   It was a great day of golf last weekend at Apple Mountain Golf Course in Clarkesville as White County High School hosted the 18th annual Lady Warrior Spring Swing tournament. The event included 21 teams, including several state champion caliber teams.
Carly Black, left, won two individual titles in the girl's division, while John Jarrard, right, won the boy's triple jump.

Carly Black, left, won two individual titles in the girl's division, while John Jarrard, right, won the boy's triple jump.

WCMS girls win track title, boys second

by Mark Turner White County News   The race for the North Georgia Mountain League track championship meet took place Monday in Cleveland, with five teams battling for the girls and boys titles.
Linsey Burke, left, and Sarah Blair celebrate moments after winning the No. 2 doubles match against Pickens Tuesday  in the first round of the 7-AAA tournament in Dahlonega. The win clinched the 3-2 win and gives the team its first-ever state tournament bid. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Linsey Burke, left, and Sarah Blair celebrate moments after winning the No. 2 doubles match against Pickens Tuesday in the first round of the 7-AAA tournament in Dahlonega. The win clinched the 3-2 win and gives the team its first-ever state tournament bid. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Game, set, match

By Mark Turner White County News   For possibly the first time in school history, the White County High School girl's tennis team is headed to the state tournament. The Lady Warriors were the No. 6 seed heading into the Region 7-AAA tournament Monday, but they pulled off an upset, beating No.