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White County's Tripp Nix drives past West Hall's Landen Bennett during the second half of the region game in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors drop tight battle, 50-49

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

By Mark Turner White County News The first two games of the Region 7-AAA schedule for the White County Warriors didn't go as planned as they dropped matchups with Wesleyan and West Hall.

Emma Lightsey, right, battles West Hall's Allie Villeda for the ball during the region game Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Lady Warriors fall to No. 2 Wesleyan, blast West Hall

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

By Mark Turner White County News T he White County Warriors dropped a Top 10 matchup to Wesleyan last week, but the Lady Warriors proved they are in the mix in the Region 7-AAA title chase. After starting the season 8-0, the Lady Warriors, who are ranked No.

Braxton Anderson sealed the win with a pair of free throws in the final seconds of overtime. (Photos/Eli Shoemake)

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WCHS picks up overtime non-region win

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors got a much-needed win Tuesday night and gained a little momentum as they prepare to kick off the Region 7-AAA schedule on Friday.

Davin Lightsey, shown during a recent home match, finished third in the 138-pound division at the Panther Invitational. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors excel at Panther Invitational

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling team took part in the Panther Invitational last weekend at Jackson County High School. The Warriors had four wrestlers earn spots on the medal podium and finished 15th among 24 teams in the field.

Kylie Watkins, above, and the Lady Warriors are 8-0 heading into the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors set for state-ranked matchup with No. 2 Wesleyan

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News Through the first eight games of the season, the White County Lady Warriors' basketball team has been as hot as any team in Class AAA.

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GHSA ratifies realignment plan

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News On Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association ratified the reclassification and region realignment for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.

Mya Yeh pushes the ball up the court during the Lady Warriors' non-region win over Habersham Central. (Photo/Zach Taylor CNI News Service)

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Six in a row

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The dominance continues for the White County High School girl's basketball after picking up three more double-digit wins since Thanksgiving. The Lady Warriors improved to 6-0 on the year with a 71-13 win over Habersham Central Tuesday night in Mt. Airy.

Isabella Hodson, No. 14, and Eliska Dvorakova lead the Lady Bears' attack down the field during the NAIA Sweet 16 game Tuesday in Foley, Ala. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Historic run ends

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Staff report A historic season for the Truett McConnell women's soccer team came to an end Tuesday during the Sweet 16 round of the NAIA Championship tournament in Foley, Ala.

Ashley Johnson scored a pair of goals in Truett's 3-1 win over Marian. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bama Bound

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News For the first time in school history, the Truett McConnell women's soccer team is headed to the NAIA National Championship in Foley, Ala. The No. 20 Lady Bears (18-2-2) punched their ticket to the NAIA Sweet 16 with a 3-1 win over No. 10 Marian University Nov.

Ollie Weiland won the 105-pound division at the GHSA Girls All-Classification state tournament last season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS Wrestling Preview: WCHS wrestlers ready to compete for region, state titles

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling program has continued to produce a bushel of state level wrestlers over the past decade, and expectations are high once again heading into the 2023-24 season.