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Ella Kate Shedd was named the Region 6-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Ella Kate Shedd was named the Region 6-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

WC girls to take on Pickens in Region 6-AAA semifinals

by Mark Turner It's back to the state tournament for the White County High School girl's basketball team after they secured a win Tuesday over Chestatee in the opening round of the the Region 6-AAA tournament in Norcross.
WCHS senior Connor Armstrong, left of center, finished second in the 215-pound division. WCHS WRESTLING/SPECIAL

WCHS senior Connor Armstrong, left of center, finished second in the 215-pound division. WCHS WRESTLING/SPECIAL

Smith, Armstrong finish second, WCHS fifth at AAA tourney

by Mark Turner   The high school wrestling season came to an end last week in Morrow, as a handful of White County High School wrestlers competed in the Class AAA state tournament.
Cooper Garrett, the Warriors' centerfielder, was a All-Region first team pick last season.

Cooper Garrett, the Warriors' centerfielder, was a All-Region first team pick last season.

Warriors set to compete in state's toughest region

by Mark Turner The winter weather has finally moved out of North Georgia, just in time for the start of the high school baseball season.
Connor Armstong won the 215-pound title last weekend at the Class AAA State Sectional at Troup County High School in LaGrange. MARK TURNER/WCN

Connor Armstong won the 215-pound title last weekend at the Class AAA State Sectional at Troup County High School in LaGrange. MARK TURNER/WCN

Armstrong, Christopher win sectional titles, Warriors send nine to state finals

by Mark Turner The White County High School wrestling team is trying to finish off the 2026 season in style this week at the Georgia High School Association's Class AAA Traditional Championship in Morrow.
Despite the cold weather, the Truett McConnell baseball team including Dylan Sargent opened the season this week, splitting a doubleheader with Huntington University. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Despite the cold weather, the Truett McConnell baseball team including Dylan Sargent opened the season this week, splitting a doubleheader with Huntington University. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

 Bears open season

Truett McConnell Bears opened the season Monday afternoon by splitting a doubleheader with Huntington  University at the TMU Baseball Complex. The Bears dropped the opening game 10-0, but bounced back to take a 2-1 win in the nightcap.
White County High School celebrated Senior Night last week with a doubleheader sweep over Chestatee. This year's senior group consists of, from left, Cohen Michaud, Casen Nguyen, Matelyn Allison, Luke Goldman and Carter Nguyen. MARK TURNER/WCN

White County High School celebrated Senior Night last week with a doubleheader sweep over Chestatee. This year's senior group consists of, from left, Cohen Michaud, Casen Nguyen, Matelyn Allison, Luke Goldman and Carter Nguyen. MARK TURNER/WCN

WCHS basketball teams begin final stretch of the regular season

by Mark Turner The White County High School basketball teams are rolling toward the finish line of the 2025-26 regular season.
"Josh Lane flashes a smile during the final seconds of the 144-pound championship match last week at the Area 6-AAA tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

"Josh Lane flashes a smile during the final seconds of the 144-pound championship match last week at the Area 6-AAA tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

Area 6-AAA Champions

By Mark Turner  The White County Warriors are sending nine wrestlers to the Class AAA state sectional this weekend in LaGrange.
Kyle Stringer, left, served as a graduate assistant at Truett McConnell. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Kyle Stringer, left, served as a graduate assistant at Truett McConnell. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Stringer starts career at Southern Miss

by Mark Turner   When Kyle Stringer was a high school athlete, he decided to join the track team as a way to get in better shape for football season. Little did Stringer know that decision would have a major impact in this chosen career path.
Luician London, above, and the Warriors will compete in the 6-AAA Traditional tournament Friday in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN

Luician London, above, and the Warriors will compete in the 6-AAA Traditional tournament Friday in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN

Ice storm alters sports schedule

by Mark Turner   The winter ice storm that ravaged White County shut down high school sports for a few days as Tuesday's Region 6-AAA basketball games with Chestatee were postponed.