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Chandler Weaver drives to the basket during the region tourament win. (Photo/Mark Turner) Braxton Anderson had 20 points in the overtime win Tuesday night.  (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Chandler Weaver drives to the basket during the region tourament win. (Photo/Mark Turner) Braxton Anderson had 20 points in the overtime win Tuesday night. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Tickets to State

Lady Warriors By Mark Turner White County News   The White County Lady Warriors are headed back to the Class AAA state tournament, but they still have some work to do in the Region 7-AAA this weekend in Dawsonville.
White County's Ollie Weiland won GHSA Girls Section 2 title in the 105-pound class last week in Toccoa.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Ollie Weiland won GHSA Girls Section 2 title in the 105-pound class last week in Toccoa. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Weiland wins girl's sectional tournament

by Mark Turner White County News   The biggest event of the season for a group of White County High School wrestlers begins Friday morning in Macon.
Mason Gee reacts after sliding into third base with a two-run triple during the Warriors' win over Union County last Saturday. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Mason Gee reacts after sliding into third base with a two-run triple during the Warriors' win over Union County last Saturday. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors open new facility with 8-4 win

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors wasted little time getting the first win at the school's new baseball facility, knocking off Union County 8-4 in the home opener last Saturday.
Nate Bray and the Warriors open the new baseball facility Saturday with a non-region game against Union County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Nate Bray and the Warriors open the new baseball facility Saturday with a non-region game against Union County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

2023 Spring Sports Previews: WCHS Baseball

by Mark Turner White County News   It feels like spring around White County High School this week as the Warriors open the 2023 baseball season.
Kylie Watkins had a double double of 11 points and 15 rebounds during the win over Dawson County.

Kylie Watkins had a double double of 11 points and 15 rebounds during the win over Dawson County.

Region race goes down to the wire for Warriors

by Mark Turner White County News   The regular season wraps up Friday night for the White County High School basketball teams, and there's still some work to be done on the court. The Warriors need a win over Lumpkin County in the regular season finale to lock the No.
White County's Ollie Weiland (top left) won an area title last Friday during the Area 8 All-Classification girl's tournament in Toccoa, while Christian Keheley (top right), JD Trowell (bottom left), and Davin Lightsey (bottom right) won 7-AAA Area titles Saturday at the boy's traditional tournament in Ellijay. (Photos/Mark Turner)

White County's Ollie Weiland (top left) won an area title last Friday during the Area 8 All-Classification girl's tournament in Toccoa, while Christian Keheley (top right), JD Trowell (bottom left), and Davin Lightsey (bottom right) won 7-AAA Area titles Saturday at the boy's traditional tournament in Ellijay. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WC wins four area titles, send 11 to sectionals

by Mark Turner White County News   The final stop on the way to Macon for the Georgia High School Association's Traditional Wrestling State Championships comes this weekend for a large group of White County High School wrestlers.
Cohen Cantrell (left) led the Warriors in scoring last season and will key the attack again this spring. Hazen Ramey (right), the Lady Warriors' all-time leading scorer, and the Lady Warriors will be one of the top teams in Class AAA this spring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Cohen Cantrell (left) led the Warriors in scoring last season and will key the attack again this spring. Hazen Ramey (right), the Lady Warriors' all-time leading scorer, and the Lady Warriors will be one of the top teams in Class AAA this spring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

2023 Spring Sports Previews: WCHS Soccer

Warriors look to bounce back by Mark Turner White County News The White County High School boys' soccer team is looking to begin the rebuilding process after struggling through a tough season in 2022.
Ollie Weiland, along with Ella Weiland and Kenzie Addis will compete in the girl's area tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ollie Weiland, along with Ella Weiland and Kenzie Addis will compete in the girl's area tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warrior wrestlers ready for area battle

by Mark Turner White County News   It's a big week for the White County High School wrestling program.
Jadon Yeh had 17 points against Wesleyan, before departing with an injury in the third quarter. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jadon Yeh had 17 points against Wesleyan, before departing with an injury in the third quarter. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Wolves end Warriors' region winning streak

by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors' perfect run through Region 7-AAA came to an end Tuesday night in Norcross. The Warriors, who started region play with six consecutive wins, dropped a 50-46 battle to Wesleyan.
Chandler Weaver and the Lady Warriors take on West Hall Friday on Senior Night.  (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Chandler Weaver and the Lady Warriors take on West Hall Friday on Senior Night. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors fall in Top 10 matchup

by Mark Turner White County News   The opening minutes of Tuesday night's girls' basketball game between White County and Wesleyan looked like a battle between two of the state's top teams in Class AAA.