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

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

Warriors open 7-AAA schedule

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)

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)

Maddie Hall, y'all

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.

Emma Windham led the way for the Lady Warriors.

WC races at UNG Invitational

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)

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

WCHS stays atop 7-AAA leaderboard

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)

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)

Warriors fall in matchup with Indians

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)

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

High school, middle school teams compete at North Hall Invitational

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.
Emma Hare, left, congratulates Gabby Whiddon after scoring a run in sixth inning during the region win Monday over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Emma Hare, left, congratulates Gabby Whiddon after scoring a run in sixth inning during the region win Monday over West Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors grab region wins

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School softball team broke out of a mid-season slump with a pair of wins over the past week After starting the season 10-1 and jumping into the Class AAA state rankings, the Lady Warriors dropped three games in row to Dawson County,...
Liana Yeh, above, and the WCMS eighth grade volleyball team are seeded second in the NGML tournament this weekend.

Liana Yeh, above, and the WCMS eighth grade volleyball team are seeded second in the NGML tournament this weekend.

WCMS teams chase titles

by Mark Turner White County News   A pair of White County Middle School teams are in the hunt for Northeast Mountain League titles this fall.
Maggie Blair hammers a shot at the net during the win Tuesday over Union County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Blair hammers a shot at the net during the win Tuesday over Union County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors keep on winning

by Mark Turner White County News   Another week means more wins for the White County High School volleyball team. The Lady Warriors, who are ranked second and third in a pair of Class AAA state polls, picked up wins No.
Jason Rewis, left, escorts Isaiah Whitlow down the sidle after Whitlow striped the ball away from a Chestatee runner and took the fumble for a touchdown . (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jason Rewis, left, escorts Isaiah Whitlow down the sidle after Whitlow striped the ball away from a Chestatee runner and took the fumble for a touchdown . (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warrior Romp

by Mark Turner White County News   White County has never lost a road game at Chestatee, and that trend continued Friday night as the Warriors ran away with 52-7 victory for their ninth consecutive win at War Eagle Stadium.