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Senior Zoe Burkett had 13 points in the Lady Warriors' win over Union County. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

Senior Zoe Burkett had 13 points in the Lady Warriors' win over Union County. (Photo/Eli Shoemake)

Lady Warriors move to 11-1

by Mark Turner White County News   It's the Christmas season, but that doesn't mean the White County High School girl's basketball is handing out any presents to the the teams on their schedule. The Lady Warriors, who have moved up to No.
TMU midfielder  Eliska Dvorakova, right,  was second in the nation in assists this season.  (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU midfielder Eliska Dvorakova, right, was second in the nation in assists this season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Dvorakova named NAIA All-American

Staff report   Following a historic season for the Truett McConnell women's soccer program, one of the Lady Bears' finest earned some national recognition. Eliska Dvorakova, a senior midfielder from Lethorad, Czech Republic, has been named to the NAIA All-American third team.
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)

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)

Warriors drop tight battle, 50-49

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)

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

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

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)

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

WCHS picks up overtime non-region win

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)

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

Warriors excel at Panther Invitational

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)

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

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

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.

GHSA ratifies realignment plan

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)

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

Six in a row

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)

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)

Historic run ends

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.