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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.

Ryan Fowler, Tripp Nix, Jon Scott and Hayden Vandegriff

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All-State honors

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Staff report White County High School football players Ryan Fowler, Tripp Nix, Jon Scott and Hayden Vandegriff have been named to the RecruitGeorgia.com Class AAA All-State honorable mention list.

Emma Lightsey had 33 points during the 77-33 win over Habersham Central last Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

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WCHS teams off to holiday events

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School basketball teams will close out 2023 at a pair of holiday tournaments. The Lady Warriors, who are off to a 13-1 start, tipped off play Wednesday at the Innisfree Beach Tournament in Pensacola, Fla. The Lady Warriors, the No.

WCHS junior Ollie Weiland takes down East Jackson's Seanna McCarthy during a match in the 110-pound division at the Chestatee event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors compete at Chestatee tournament

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School girl's wrestling team got in some work before Christmas by competing in the Chestatee Tournament last week in Gainesville. The Lady Warriors five wrestlers competed in the varsity division, and three in the middle school division.

White County's Christian Keheley, top, controls Villa Rica's Mason Jones during his run to the 165-pound tournament title. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Keheley, Weiland win titles

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School wrestling teams got a busy holiday break started on a good note last weekend at the second annual Gold City Nutcracker Christmas tournament in Dahlonega.