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Preskitt Castleberry, right, scored the game-winning goal late in the second overtime period in the Warrios' 1-0 win over Pickens. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Preskitt Castleberry, right, scored the game-winning goal late in the second overtime period in the Warrios' 1-0 win over Pickens. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC picks up region sweep

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   After opening the Region 7-AAA schedule with losses to Dawson County last week, both of the White County High School teams were needed a win heading into Tuesday's doubleheader with Pickens High School.
Ryan Fowler, above, got the matchup started with a two-run home run in the first inning of the opening game and then celebrated with his teammates. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ryan Fowler, above, got the matchup started with a two-run home run in the first inning of the opening game and then celebrated with his teammates. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors win region series with Lumpkin

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors started the 7-AAA schedule with a bang last week, sweeping a doubleheader over Lumpkin County in the opening region series of the season.
Jadon Yeh, a White County High School graduate, was named to the AAC All-Freshman team. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Jadon Yeh, a White County High School graduate, was named to the AAC All-Freshman team. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU teams fall in conference tourney

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Staff report   The 2024 collegiate basketball season came to an end for the Truett McConnell squads last week at the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament in Kingsport, Tenn. Both of the TMU teams advanced to the quarterfinal round with opening round wins.
Maggie Anglin and the Lady Warriors are 4-2 this spring. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Anglin and the Lady Warriors are 4-2 this spring. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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New faces rebuild WCHS squads

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   I t's only the first week of March, but the White County High School tennis team is already in the middle of their spring schedule. Like most spring sports, the tennis season begins in the winter and ends before spring time weather becomes the norm.
Vondre Nelson swept the hurdles' titles last year at the region meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Vondre Nelson swept the hurdles' titles last year at the region meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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White County looking to sweep region titles again

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   Over the past decade, White County High School has churned out a lot of high quality track athletes, winning numerous region championships individually and as a team.

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WC splits with Franklin

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School soccer teams split a doubleheader with Franklin County Monday night in Cleveland, and will jump into the Region 7-AAA schedule Friday with a home matchup against Wesleyan.
Kylie Watkins works for a shot in the low post during the final quarter of the Elite Eight game in Monroe. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kylie Watkins works for a shot in the low post during the final quarter of the Elite Eight game in Monroe. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Elite Frustation

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   After 40 years, the White County High School girl's basketball team found itself in the Class AAA Elite Eight for the first time since 1984, but a long trip to Albany ended in anger and frustrations for the WCHS players, coaches and fans as Monroe used a fourth...
Cooper Garrett, above, and the White County High School baseball team have won four straight games after knocking off East Jackson 4-0 last night. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cooper Garrett, above, and the White County High School baseball team have won four straight games after knocking off East Jackson 4-0 last night. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors on hot streak, win four in a row

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors have won four consecutive games over the last week, pushing their record to 4-1 to start the 2024 high school baseball season.
Mya Yeh goes through three Ringgold defenders on the way to the basket Tuesday during the first round of the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Mya Yeh goes through three Ringgold defenders on the way to the basket Tuesday during the first round of the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC heads to Sweet 16

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   For the first time since 2019-20, the White County High School girl's basketball will be dancing in the Sweet 16 round of the Class AAA state tournament.
Ollie Weiland is the first WCHS female wrestler to win two consecutive state titles. Chrisitan Keheley won the 157-pound state title and finished the season with a 35-3 record. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Ollie Weiland is the first WCHS female wrestler to win two consecutive state titles. Chrisitan Keheley won the 157-pound state title and finished the season with a 35-3 record. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Best of the Best

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
by Mark Turner White County News   Two state champions. One state runner-up. Top 10 team finish.   It's safe to say the White County High School wrestling team had a pretty good weekend in Macon at the Georgia High School Association State Wrestling Championships.