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Bryce Dockery, No. 25, and Jason Rewis, No. 22, take down Lumpkin Coun- ty's Mason Sullens during the region game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bryce Dockery, No. 25, and Jason Rewis, No. 22, take down Lumpkin Coun- ty's Mason Sullens during the region game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors fall to Indians in four overtime battle

by Mark Turner White County News When two high school football teams have played 54 times over the past 60+ years, chances are you've seen just about everything that can happen at least once or twice. Not so fast, my friend.
White County's Kate Blair, left, head coach Yarixa Oakes, Emma Kerley and Jalyn Allison celebrate during the Class AAA state tournament match at Hebron Christian Saturday in Lilburn. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Kate Blair, left, head coach Yarixa Oakes, Emma Kerley and Jalyn Allison celebrate during the Class AAA state tournament match at Hebron Christian Saturday in Lilburn. (Photo/Mark Turner)

State run ends: Lady Warriors knocked out of playoffs with Sweet 16 loss to Hebron

by Mark Turner White County News It was a sensational season for the White County High School volleyball team, it just ended too soon. The Lady Warriors were knocked out of the Class AAA state tournament Saturday in Dacula, falling to Hebron Christian 3-1 in a Sweet 16 matchup.
WCMS runners, front left, Weaver Bartlett, Wes Jones, Jax Adams, Reid Murphey, Aiden Cline, Ayden Mendez, Cam Biddy, Aden Hill, Weston Waller, and Briggs Murray show off the runner-up trophy at the state last weekend in Cochran. (Photo/WCMS Athleitcs)

WCMS runners, front left, Weaver Bartlett, Wes Jones, Jax Adams, Reid Murphey, Aiden Cline, Ayden Mendez, Cam Biddy, Aden Hill, Weston Waller, and Briggs Murray show off the runner-up trophy at the state last weekend in Cochran. (Photo/WCMS Athleitcs)

WCMS second at state meet

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Middle School cross country team travelled to Bleckley County last weekend to compete in the Georgia Middle School State Championships and brought back a runner-up trophy. The Warriors finished second among 17 teams in the Division 3 race.
Sarah Blair blocks a shot during the 7-AAA tournament last week at WCHS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Sarah Blair blocks a shot during the 7-AAA tournament last week at WCHS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Wesleyan pulls off upset

by Mark Turner White County News   After steamrolling through the first two rounds of the Region 7-AAA volleyball tournament, White County was upset in the championship match, with Wesleyan denying the Lady Warriors' bid to win their second consecutive region title.
Two of the top scoring teams in Class AAA meet Friday night in Dahlonega. The Warriors, including running back Ryan Fowler and quarterback Tripp Nix, are averaging 33 points per game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Two of the top scoring teams in Class AAA meet Friday night in Dahlonega. The Warriors, including running back Ryan Fowler and quarterback Tripp Nix, are averaging 33 points per game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Blood Mountain Battle

by Mark Turner White County News   Since 1964, White County and Lumpkin County have met almost annually on the football field, and things have certainly changed over the past 59 years. When the two teams played for the first time, Lyndon Johnson was in the White House, the No.
White County's Jason Rewis, No. 22, and Braxton Anderson bring down Wesleyan's Maddox Gartland durng the region game. Rewis had a team-high 11 total tackles and returned an interception for touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Jason Rewis, No. 22, and Braxton Anderson bring down Wesleyan's Maddox Gartland durng the region game. Rewis had a team-high 11 total tackles and returned an interception for touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors suffer frustrating region loss to Wesleyan, 27-24

by Mark Turner White County News   The first-ever trip to Wesleyan turned into a frustrating night as the Wolves handed the Warriors a 27-24 loss in a key Region 7-AAA matchup.
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)

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)

Title time: Lady Warriors chase 7-AAA championship

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)

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

WCHS earns top seed; hosts area tournament

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)

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

WCMS wins softball title

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)

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

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

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.