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Silas Mulligan had a game-high 24 points in the Warriors' win over Dawson County Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan had a game-high 24 points in the Warriors' win over Dawson County Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors basketball wins 7-AAA opener

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The White County High School basketball teams opened the 7-AAA schedule Tuesday night in Cleveland, getting a split with Dawson County. The Warriors used a big second half effort to get past the Tigers, 71-52, while the Lady Warriors dropped a 62-47 decision.
Tim Cokely

Tim Cokely

Search underway for next Warriors head football coach

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
White County High School is in search of a new football coach after Tim Cokely announced Nov. 29 he is stepping down position after leading the program for the past five years. Cokely, who was hired in 2017, released a statement Monday afternoon explaining his decision.
Tim Cokely

Tim Cokely

Cokely resigns as Warriors head football coach

News Staff
Monday, November 29, 2021
White County High School head football coach Tim Cokely announced his resignation Monday afternoon. “White County has been good to me and my family, and we are truly grateful for the trust they placed in us by allowing us to fill this role," Cokely said in a statement released Nov. 29.
Members of the WCHS wrestling team show off some of the hardware the team won during the Granite City Scramble last weekend in Elberton. Shown are, front, Bryson Ravan; standing from left, Tyler Long, WCHS head coach Patrick Lowendick, Caden Autry, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Aiden Pickett, and Ashton Pickett. (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

Members of the WCHS wrestling team show off some of the hardware the team won during the Granite City Scramble last weekend in Elberton. Shown are, front, Bryson Ravan; standing from left, Tyler Long, WCHS head coach Patrick Lowendick, Caden Autry, Gunner Young, Mason Autry, Aiden Pickett, and Ashton Pickett. (Photo/WCHS Wrestling)

Warriors wrestling team earns top spot at Granite City Scramble

Mark Turner
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The White County Warriors hit the mat for the first time this season, winning the Granite City Scramble, a traditional tournament at Elbert County High School.
White County's John Jarrard is brought down by a Copper Basin defender during the Mountain Athletic Conference's fifth-grade semifinal game last weekend at Lumpkin County High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's John Jarrard is brought down by a Copper Basin defender during the Mountain Athletic Conference's fifth-grade semifinal game last weekend at Lumpkin County High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County has three youth teams headed to Super Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
White County will be in search of three youth football titles during the final week of play in the Mountain Athletic Conference. The Warriors' second grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade teams all head to Dawsonville for the MAC Super Bowl V games.
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)

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Warriors clinch playoff spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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.

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Smith steps down

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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.

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Turf coming to WCHS

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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.