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WCHS senior Jadon Yeh, is averaging 25 points per game this season and is second on the program's all-time scoring list. Yeh had a career-high 38 points in a game against Tallulah Falls earlier this season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS senior Jadon Yeh, is averaging 25 points per game this season and is second on the program's all-time scoring list. Yeh had a career-high 38 points in a game against Tallulah Falls earlier this season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Yeh moves up WCHS scoring list

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
by Mark Turner White County News   The first time Jadon Yeh stepped on the court as a member of the White County High School basketball team, it was pretty obvious that the tall, skinny son of a college basketball coach was going to have a pretty good high school career.
White County's Claire Beckman, left, and Kylie Watkins, and Wesleyan's Desiree Davis scramble on the floor for a loose ball during the region opener last Friday night. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County's Claire Beckman, left, and Kylie Watkins, and Wesleyan's Desiree Davis scramble on the floor for a loose ball during the region opener last Friday night. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WC wins Top 10 battle

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
by Mark Turner White County News   It's early in the Region 7-AAA race, but the White County Lady Warriors have already made some noise and jumped up to the top of the leaderboard.
The Warriors (5-6) are off to a 2-0 start in region play after wins over Wesleyan and West Hall.

The Warriors (5-6) are off to a 2-0 start in region play after wins over Wesleyan and West Hall.

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Warriors jump into region lead

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
by Mark Turner White County News   It's been a bit of a roller coaster season so far for the White County boy's basketball team, but one week into the Region 7-AAA schedule the Warriors are right where they want to be – on top of the region standings.
Warrior defenders Nate Bray, right, and Devin Norton, No. 44, close in on a Franklin County ball carrier during the spring game in Carnesville.

Warrior defenders Nate Bray, right, and Devin Norton, No. 44, close in on a Franklin County ball carrier during the spring game in Carnesville.

Warriors have busy summer slate

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The start of the 2022 high school football season is getting closer and closer with each passing day. The White County Warriors have 85 days until they open the season with a matchup against longtime rival North Hall on Aug, 19.
The Lady Warriors' 4x800-meter of, from left, Reese Vandegriff, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, and Rachel Carter set a school record in the event during the sectional meet in Norcross.

The Lady Warriors' 4x800-meter of, from left, Reese Vandegriff, Emma Lightsey, Nealeigh Broadwell, and Rachel Carter set a school record in the event during the sectional meet in Norcross.

WCHS sends 12 individuals, three relays teams to AAA meet

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 12, 2022
White County High School's track team is sending 12 individuals and three relay teams to the Class AAA state meet this weekend at Carrollton High School. The WCHS athletes earned the state bids during the the Class AAA state sectional last weekend in Norcross.
Jake Johnson had a team-high .388 batting average during his senior season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jake Johnson had a team-high .388 batting average during his senior season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors place five on 7-AAA team

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The 7-AAA All-Region team was announced this week, and the White County Warriors had five players named to the squad.
The White County Warriors celebrate after winning the Region 7-AAA track championship last Friday at Cherokee Bluff High School. The region title is the second straight for the boy's program.

The White County Warriors celebrate after winning the Region 7-AAA track championship last Friday at Cherokee Bluff High School. The region title is the second straight for the boy's program.

Warriors repeat as region champs; Lady Warriors finish in second place

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The White County High School track teams came up with a stellar performance last week at the Region 7-AAA track meet in Flowery Branch. The Warriors dominated in the boy's division, racking up 163 points to win their second-straight region title.
White County's Emma Hare, left, and Adelynn Knight take off at the start of the 100-meter race last week at Chestatee. Knight won the race, with Hare finishing second. (Photos/Mark Turner)

White County's Emma Hare, left, and Adelynn Knight take off at the start of the 100-meter race last week at Chestatee. Knight won the race, with Hare finishing second. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS track athletes ready for 7-AAA meet

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 21, 2022
When the Region 7-AAA track meet kicks off this morning in Flowery Branch, White County High School will begin the chase for another pair of region championships. After sweeping the boy's and girl's titles last year, the WCHS squads have been working all season with the next two days in mind.
Ryan Fowler hit a pair of home runs, drove in four runs, and scored two runs during the 10-7 win over Cherokee Bluff Monday in Flowery Branch.

Ryan Fowler hit a pair of home runs, drove in four runs, and scored two runs during the 10-7 win over Cherokee Bluff Monday in Flowery Branch.

Winning streak puts Warriors back in the thick of region race

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Thanks to a four-game winning streak, the White County Warriors are back in hunt for a state playoff spot. The Warriors (14-9) finished off a three-game series sweep last week over West Hall with a pair of blowout wins, and then knocked off Cherokee Bluff 10-7 Monday in Flowery Branch.