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Dawson Oliver had a team-high 15 points in the Warriors' region win over Wesleyan Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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Warriors get first region win

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News It's been a tough season for the White County Warriors, but Tuesday night proved to be one of the best moments of the season as the Warrior knocked off Wesleyan 49-35 for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season.

Naomi Nicely had a team-high 11 points in the team's semifinal win over Fannin County.

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Championship run

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News A pair of White County Middle School basketball teams are one win away from winning a North Georgia Mountain League title. Both of the seventh grade teams moved into the championship round with wins last week.

Ansleigh Vandiver and the Lady Warriors took on Fannin County in the semifinals Wednesday in Cleveland.

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WCMS teams chase league titles

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Staff report The White County Middle School seventh grade basketball teams are both in the hunt for North Georgia Mountain League titles as the post-season tournament tipped off this week. The tournament began Wednesday, with both of the WCMS teams hosting semifinal matchups.

Zoe Burkett, above, and the Lady Warriors take on No. 2 Wesleyn in region showdown next Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC, Dawson split region games

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The cold weather caused some issues with the White County High School basketball schedule this week, delaying a Region 7-AAA matchup with Lumpkin County.

It's almost time for some spring sports and the White County High School baseball and soccer teams will be the first teams to take the field this spring, starting in early February. Alex Freeman, above, is one of three All-Region players back from last year, along with Shelton Ramey and Trevor Butler, that will be taking the field for the Warriors. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Spring sports on deck

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News It's the coldest week of the year, so that can only mean one thing - spring sports are just around the corner. In less than a month, several sports will begin the 2024 season. The spring sports season starts early in the year for schools in Georgia.

Aaliyah Anderson, left, works in the lane against Pickens' Isabella Hopkins during the region showdown Tuesday night in Jasper. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors drop state-ranked battle with Pickens

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News Things didn't go well for the White County High School basketball teams Tuesday when they took a road trip to Jasper for a pair of important 7-AAA games. The Lady Warriors, who are ranked No. 5 in the latest Class AAA state poll, squared off with No.

Alex Johnson, above, and the WCHS teams take on Habersham Central next week in Mt. Airy. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors third at 7-AAA duals tourney

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Warriors came up just short in their bid for a spot in the Class AAA state duals tournament, finishing third in the 7-AAA meet last weekend in Jasper.

Bryce Dockery, above, and the Warriors will play East Hall in a spring game in May. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors announce 2024 schedule

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News When the 2024 high school football schedule kicks off next fall, things will be different for the White County Warriors. WCHS head coach Chad Bennett recently released the 2024 schedule.

Aiden Pickett went 4-2 in the 120-pound division at the Hook' Em Clash. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Wrestlers compete at holiday events

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling teams got in some mat work during the final weekend of 2023. The WCHS boy's squad competed in the Hook'Em Holiday Clash at Lambert High School, while a girl's trio participated in the Gilmer Bobcat Clash.

Kylie Watkins, above, was one of three players along with Emma Lightsey and Aubrey Free, to make the All-Tournament team at the Florida event. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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WCHS teams set for region run

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School basketball teams were busy during the Christmas break with a pair of holiday tournaments to end the 2023 portion of the regular season schedule. The Lady Warriors made the long trek to Pensacola, Fla.