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Linsey Burke, the 7-AAA Player of the Year, makes a play on a ball at the net during Tuesday's tournament win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Title time: Lady Warriors chase 7-AAA championship

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News This year, the 7-AAA volleyball championship literally runs through Cleveland. Not only is White County the defending region champion, WCHS is the No. 1 seed and host of the post-season tournament.

Jenna Pratt, left, and Linsey Burke celebrate during a match. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS earns top seed; hosts area tournament

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County volleyball team had several goals heading into the season, and Tuesday in Jasper, the Lady Warriors put a check mark beside one goal on the list.

Madi Brooks had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' victory over Pickens in the championship game. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCMS wins softball title

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County Middle School softball team capped off the 2023 season in grand style Monday in Blairsville, winning a pair of games to capture the North Georgia Mountain League championship.

Ryan Fowler rushed for 203 yards and had two touchdowns in the Warriors' region win over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Strong Start: Warriors open region play with 24-14 road win

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News Winning is always good, but winning on the road might be even better. The White County Warriors experienced that feeling last Friday night, picking up a 24-14 win at Dawson County in their Region 7-AAA opener.

Tyler Seymour blocks for Tripp Nix during a game earlier this season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors open 7-AAA schedule

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News After six weeks, four games and two bye weeks, the White County Warriors open the Region 7-AAA slate Friday night, traveling to Dawsonville for a matchup with the Dawson County Tigers.

Maddie Kate Hall posted a complete game two-hitter to lead WCHS to a 2-0 win over Pickens Monday in a Region 7-AAA matchup in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Maddie Hall, y'all

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News Thanks to three consecutive region losses, the White County Lady Warriors entered the week needing to find way to snap out of the recent slump and stay alive in the state softball playoff hunt.

Emma Windham led the way for the Lady Warriors.

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WC races at UNG Invitational

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News On a perfect day for a run Saturday in Oakwood, the White County High School cross country team put together a solid performance at the University of North Georgia High School Invitational.

Kate Blair celebrates a point during the second set of the area win Tuesday over Wesleyan. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS stays atop 7-AAA leaderboard

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News The White County volleyball team took a huge step Tuesday night toward the regular season 7-AAA Area title, knocking off Wesleyan and Pickens during a tri- match in Cleveland.

John Phillips leaps to grab a pass in the back of the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Homecoming game against Stephens County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors fall in matchup with Indians

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Mark Turner It was truly a tale of two halves last Friday during the non-region matchup between White County and No. 3 Stephens County. The two teams battled back in forth during the opening 24 minutes of the Homecoming contest with the Indians taking a 21-20 lead into the locker room.

Aiden Pickett, left, and Alex Brannon make head toward the two-mile marker during the North Hall meet. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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High school, middle school teams compete at North Hall Invitational

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News A large group of runners turned out for the North Hall Invitational last week in Gainesville. The event is has become one of the bigger early season meets for area middle school and high school cross country programs.