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Myesha Hall, left, was third in the women's long jump, Cameron Alamia, middle, was fifth in the men's 200-meter race, and Katilyn Babb was eighth in the women's javelin at the NAIA national championships. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Myesha Hall, left, was third in the women's long jump, Cameron Alamia, middle, was fifth in the men's 200-meter race, and Katilyn Babb was eighth in the women's javelin at the NAIA national championships. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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All-Americans: Truett trio earns NAIA track honors

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Staff report   A trio of Truett McConnell track athletes made a big splash last week at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Marion, IN.
Jake Cantrell spent 16 years in the WCHS track program. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jake Cantrell spent 16 years in the WCHS track program. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Cantrell steps away from WC track program

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   After leading the White County High School track teams to a pair of region championships in May, head coach Jake Cantrell is stepping away from the program.
Ollie Weiland went 4-0 in the 106-pound division last week during the Southeast Regional. (Photo/Aaron Weiland)

Ollie Weiland went 4-0 in the 106-pound division last week during the Southeast Regional. (Photo/Aaron Weiland)

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Weiland wins USA wrestling regional title

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Staff Report   White County High School wrestler Ollie Weiland, who won the Georgia High School Association's Girls All-Classification state title last February, has gotten the summer off to a good start by winning a pair of USA Wrestling titles.
Braxton Anderson connected with John Phillips on a 44-yard scoring play for the Warriors' lone touchdown.

Braxton Anderson connected with John Phillips on a 44-yard scoring play for the Warriors' lone touchdown.

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WCHS finishes spring workouts

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County Warriors wrapped up a couple weeks of spring workouts with a scrimmage last Friday night at Flowery Branch.
Rusty Dye, left, capped off her prep career with school record mark in the discus at the Night of Champions meet in Atlanta. Ella Blair, center, and Sean Hughes also competed in Night of Champions.

Rusty Dye, left, capped off her prep career with school record mark in the discus at the Night of Champions meet in Atlanta. Ella Blair, center, and Sean Hughes also competed in Night of Champions.

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Dye wins discus title at Night of Champions

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
By Mark Turner White County News   Atrio of White County High School track athletes participated in the Night of Champions meet last weekend in Atlanta.
The Lady Warriors show off the GHSA hardware after finishing second at the Class AAA state tournament Tuesday in Columbus. Shown are, from left, Emma Rogers, Cameron Kimsey, BilliKayl Allison, Aubrey Free, Maddie Kate Hall, Layne Graham, Lauren Nelson and head coach Esta Johnson. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The Lady Warriors show off the GHSA hardware after finishing second at the Class AAA state tournament Tuesday in Columbus. Shown are, from left, Emma Rogers, Cameron Kimsey, BilliKayl Allison, Aubrey Free, Maddie Kate Hall, Layne Graham, Lauren Nelson and head coach Esta Johnson. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

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Pin High: Lady Warriors second at state

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   For the past several years, the White County girl's golf team has been a consistent contender for the state title.
Landon Bulgin, left, squares off with Jeremiah Jarrard during a block drill Tuesday afternoon (Photo/Mark Turner)

Landon Bulgin, left, squares off with Jeremiah Jarrard during a block drill Tuesday afternoon (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors ready for spring scrimmage

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   After putting in work over the past two weeks, the White County Warriors will cap off spring football practice with a scrimmage tonight at Flowery Branch.
White County High School seniors Rusty Dye, left, and Sean Hughes claimed state track titles during last week’s Class AAA meet in Albany. Dye won the girl’s shot put title, while Hughes claimed the top spot in the boy’s long jump competition. Hughes and the Warriors finished sixth in the team standings, while Dye and the Lady Warriors were seventh in the girls’ field. (Photos/Mark Turner)

White County High School seniors Rusty Dye, left, and Sean Hughes claimed state track titles during last week’s Class AAA meet in Albany. Dye won the girl’s shot put title, while Hughes claimed the top spot in the boy’s long jump competition. Hughes and the Warriors finished sixth in the team standings, while Dye and the Lady Warriors were seventh in the girls’ field. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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State Champs

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High  School track teams turned in some stellar performances at the Class AAA state meet last weekend in Albany, including winning a pair of state titles.
Cohen Cantrell was the lone Warrior named to the Boy's All-Region first team.

Cohen Cantrell was the lone Warrior named to the Boy's All-Region first team.

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WCHS soccer players on All-Region list

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The 2023 high school soccer season wrapped up in Georgia last week, and that means it's time for some postseason awards to be handed out.
Cam Wilson qualified for the state meet in both spring events during the sectional.

Cam Wilson qualified for the state meet in both spring events during the sectional.

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State bound: WC contingent heads to GHSA meet

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
by Mark Turner White County News   The White County High School track team will have a large group of athletes in Albany this week for the Class AAA state meet, which gets under way this morning.