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Robbie Bailey led the Warriors to the program's first region title and three consecutive trips to the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Robbie Bailey led the Warriors to the program's first region title and three consecutive trips to the Class AAA state tournament. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Bailey leaving WCHS, education field

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   After leading the White County Warriors to the school's first basketball region title last season, Robbie Bailey is stepping away coaching and teaching Bailey, who took over the program in 2020, has had success from the start, winning 51 games over three years...
Jarvis Davenport took the Lady Warriors to six straight state tournaments, and had a Sweet 16 spot on 2020.

Jarvis Davenport took the Lady Warriors to six straight state tournaments, and had a Sweet 16 spot on 2020.

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Davenport headed to North Hall

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   White County High School is in the market for a new girl's basketball coach. The Jarvis Davenport era ended last when Davenport announced he was heading a few miles down the road to take over the boy's head coaching job at North Hall.
Jarvis Davenport ends his six-year stint in charge of the Lady Warriors' program with a 96-85 record, including six consecutive state playoff appearances. (file photo)

Jarvis Davenport ends his six-year stint in charge of the Lady Warriors' program with a 96-85 record, including six consecutive state playoff appearances. (file photo)

Davenport heads to North Hall

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Friday, July 28, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   With school set to start next week, White County High School finds itself in need of a new girl's basketball coach. Jarvis Davenport stepped down Thursday and will be the new boy's coach at North Hall.
When the White County Middle School softball team, along with the volleyball and football teams, take the field this fall, sixth graders will be allowed to play for the first time. (Photo/Mark Turner)

When the White County Middle School softball team, along with the volleyball and football teams, take the field this fall, sixth graders will be allowed to play for the first time. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCMS teams ready to compete

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   It's almost time for White County Middle School to kick off the fall sports season. Summer is all but over as preplanning begins next week for the local school system and students will be back in the classroom on Friday, Aug. 4.
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Jim Crawford

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Crawford finishes 40th Peachtree

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   One of summer's biggest events takes place July 4 when thousands of runners pour into the streets of Atlanta for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Emma Windham and the Lady Warriors will try to make another run at state this fall. Aiden Pickett is one of several returning runners for the WCHS boys team. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Emma Windham and the Lady Warriors will try to make another run at state this fall. Aiden Pickett is one of several returning runners for the WCHS boys team. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Time to Run: WCHS runners train for season

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   It has been a hot and humid summer so far, but that hasn't deterred the runners on the White County High School cross country team from getting ready for the 2023.
Minji Kang became Truett McConnell's first golf national champion in 2022.. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Minji Kang became Truett McConnell's first golf national champion in 2022.. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Kang making noise on the Epson Tour

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Staff report   Former Truett McConnell University golfer Minji Kang is making some noise during her first year on the Epson Tour.
WCHS cornerback Caysen Duvall, left, closes in on a Fannin County receiver during the team's combined practice Wednesday morning at Warrior Stadium. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS cornerback Caysen Duvall, left, closes in on a Fannin County receiver during the team's combined practice Wednesday morning at Warrior Stadium. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors' work heats up during final days of July

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors continued their prep work Wednesday for the 2023 season with a practice session with the Fannin County Rebels at Warrior Stadium.
WCHS junior Kylie Watkins is one of 400 players to earn an invitation to the NCAA event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS junior Kylie Watkins is one of 400 players to earn an invitation to the NCAA event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Watkins to attend NCAA Academy

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Staff report   White County High School's Kylie Watkins has earned an invitation to the 2023 NCAA College Basketball Academy. The College Basketball Academy for women will be July 28-31 in Memphis, Tenn.
Hudson Justus shows off the hardware after finishing second at the Future Masters tournament in June. (Photo/Submitted)

Hudson Justus shows off the hardware after finishing second at the Future Masters tournament in June. (Photo/Submitted)

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Justus excels at summer events

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   Hudson Justus continues to make a name for himself on the national youth golf scene.