Sports

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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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

Gabby Whiddon and the Lady Warriors are hoping to have lots of moments to celebrate during the 2023 softball season.. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Game time: Lady Warriors kick off summer league schedule

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News In four weeks, the White County Lady Warriors will step on the field to begin the 2023 high school softball season. After getting a few days last week thanks to the Georgia High School Association's mandated dead week, the Lady Warriors got back this week.

Tenneessee Titans' receiver Mason Kinsey, right, talks to a group of campers during the Brayden Philyaw Swift Feet & Agility Camp at the Tesnatee Gap Sports Complex. (Photo/Miranda Philyaw)

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Philyaw camp draws big group

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Staff report The third annual Brayden Philyaw Swift Feet & Agility Camp recently took place at the Tesnatee Gap Sports Complex. The annual event is part of the Brayden Philyaw Athletic Scholarship Fund. Philyaw, the son of Zach and Miranda Philyaw, passed away in 2019.

Rachel Gearing is making her second trip to the USATF championships in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo/PSU Athletics)

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Gearing qualifies for USATF Outdoor meet

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

by Mark Turner White County News Rachel Gearing will step on the track today and compete with the best runners in the nation at the 2023 Toyota USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, OR.