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Bryson Cronic, left, and Darius Cannon celebrate after a touchdown during the Warriors' region win over Gilmer County last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Bryson Cronic, left, and Darius Cannon celebrate after a touchdown during the Warriors' region win over Gilmer County last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors clinch playoff spot

For the fourth time in five years, the White County Warriors will be part of the GHSA state football playoffs. The Warriors clinched the state spot with a 52-25 win over Gilmer County last Friday night in Cleveland.

Smith steps down

After a four straight trips to the state tournament, the White County Lady Warrior volleyball program is looking for a new head coach. Shannon Smith announced this week she is stepping down after four years.
The Lady Warriors are headed back to the state meet after finishing second in the Region 7-AAA meet last week at Unicoi State Park. The runners will compete in the Class AAA race Friday at 11:15 a.m. in Carrollton. Members of the team are, front left, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, Lily Gearing, Brianna Bilhovde, Lydia Davidson, Reese Vandegriff, and Emma Marrow. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors are headed back to the state meet after finishing second in the Region 7-AAA meet last week at Unicoi State Park. The runners will compete in the Class AAA race Friday at 11:15 a.m. in Carrollton. Members of the team are, front left, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, Lily Gearing, Brianna Bilhovde, Lydia Davidson, Reese Vandegriff, and Emma Marrow. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors earn state bid

If it's November, it's time for the White County girl's cross country team to hop on a bus and head to Carrollton. The Lady Warriors earned their annual trip to the GHSA State Cross Country Championships with a second place finish at the Region 7-AAA meet last week at Unicoi State Park.
A big change is coming to Warrior Stadium.

A big change is coming to Warrior Stadium.

Turf coming to WCHS

A big change is coming to Warrior Stadium. White County Board of Education approved a plan last week to replace the the stadium's grass field with artificial turf. The project is set to begin late February, 2022.
Hudson Justus, left, is shown with Master's champion Nick Faldo after winning the 10U division title last week at the Faldo Hurricane Series 2021 Grand Final. (Photo/Scott Justus)

Hudson Justus, left, is shown with Master's champion Nick Faldo after winning the 10U division title last week at the Faldo Hurricane Series 2021 Grand Final. (Photo/Scott Justus)

Justus among top US juniors

Hudson Justus picked up a golf club for the first time when he was three years old. Now, six years later, Justus is one of the best junior players in the country. Justus, the son of Scott and Dawn Justus, appears to have an unlimited future in the game.
Freshman Emma Hare provided the Lady Warriors' lone offensive highlight in the series, belting a two-run home run in the second game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Freshman Emma Hare provided the Lady Warriors' lone offensive highlight in the series, belting a two-run home run in the second game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors fall to SE Bulloch; state run ends in second round

One of the best seasons in program history came to an end last week for the White County Lady Warriors in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs. The Lady Warriors fell to Southeast Bulloch in the Sweet 16 series, dropping a pair of games 2-0 and 6-2.
Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors keep pace in playoff hunt

With just a couple of games left on the regular season schedule, every game is a must-win for the White County Warriors in the race for a state playoff spot. The Warriors (3-5) answered the bell last Friday, posting a 49-13 win over Lumpkin County.
The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.

The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.

WCMS Warriors play for title

The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.
Brooklyn Thomason, left, and Maggie Blair celebrate after a point during the opening set of the first round match Tuesday at Greater Atlanta Christian. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Brooklyn Thomason, left, and Maggie Blair celebrate after a point during the opening set of the first round match Tuesday at Greater Atlanta Christian. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's season ends at state tourney

The 2021 high school volleyball season came to an end Tuesday for the White County Lady Warriors as they were knocked out of the Class AAA state tournament. The Lady Warriors (16-16) had the misfortune of being paired with No.
The Lady Warriors celebrate after sweeping the first round series at Sandy Creek last week. WCHS opened the Sweet 16 three-game series with SE Bulloch Wednesday in Brooklet, looking to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2010, when the Lady Warriors won the state championship. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors celebrate after sweeping the first round series at Sandy Creek last week. WCHS opened the Sweet 16 three-game series with SE Bulloch Wednesday in Brooklet, looking to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2010, when the Lady Warriors won the state championship. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors blast Sandy Creek; take on SE Bulloch in second round

For the first time since 2010, the White County High School softball program has earned a spot in the Sweet 16. The Lady Warriors open the second round of the Class AAA tournament this afternoon in South Georgia, taking on Southeast Bulloch in a doubleheader.