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Torch Runner Carter Bresnahan shares a laugh with Student Resource Offier Travis Ramey during the last portion of the torch run for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics. Also shown are, left, athlete buddy Sophia Pruitt and Dawn Grindle.

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A very Special day

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

by Shena Anderson White County Special Olympics White County hosted its annual Special Olympics Spring Games last week at Warrior Stadium, bringing together athletes, students, educators, and community members for a day filled with excitement, encouragement, and unforgettable moments.

Alex Freeman, right, dumps a water cooler on Noah Thomas after Thomas gave the Warriors' a walk-off win over Lumpkin County in Game 2 of the series last Thursday in Cleveland. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Warriors win Lumpkin series, knock off GAC

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

by Mark Turner In sports, it's all about playing well at the right time. The White County Warriors are definitely doing that, putting together a three-game winning streak together in the last week to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

WCHS freshman Katana Rickett won the 100-meter hurdles. MARK TURNER /WCN

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WCHS girls win Yonah title

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

by Mark Turner White County High School played host to the annual Mount Yonah Invitational last week at Warrior Stadium as track athletes from Lumpkin County, Fannin County, Commerce, Union County and Pickens joined the Warriors in the meet.

The Lady Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Lumpkin County 4-1 in the championship game last week at the WCMS Warrrior Stadium. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Champs Again

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

by Mark Turner Heading into the 2026 season, the White County Middle School girl's soccer team hadn't won a league championship since 2017.

Reid Murphey had a goal in the NGML title game against Dawson County. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Warriors fall in OT heartbreaker

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

by Mark Turner The White County Middle School boy's soccer team came up just short in their bid to win the North Georgia Mountain League title last week in Dawsonville.

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WCHS to host Mount Yonah Invitational

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The White County High School track team will host the annual Mount Yonah Invitational this afternoon at Warrior Stadium. The WCHS squad, along with Lumpkin County, Commerce, Union County, Fannin County and Pickens will kick off the meet with the field events starting at 3:45 p.m.

Robert Byrne had a pair of goals in the Warriors' semifinal win over Clear Creek. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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WCMS teams set to play for Mountain League titles

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Staff report The White County Middle School soccer teams will be trying to bring home a pair of Mountain League socer titles this afternoon. Both of the school's teams picked up semifinal wins earlier his week and take the field this afternoon for a chance to win the tournament championship.

Members of the Mountain League championship girl's team are, from left, Coach Jon Kostulakos, McKinley Holland, Anley Kennedy, Grace Hollis, Emily Ransom, Reagan Turner and Coach Dillon Wilson. Hollis was the tournament's low-medalist in the girl's division.

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WC golfers excel at league tournament

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The White County Middle School golf teams had a big day at the Mountain League Championships last week at Whitepath Golf Club in Ellijay. The Lady Warriors earned the team title, while the Warriors finished as the runner-up in the boy's division.

Jackson Krilla celebrates after hitting a double during the region 8-1 win Tuesday over Chestatee. MARK TURNER /WCN

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Warriors post 8-1 win

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

By Mark Turner It's starting to look like the White County High School baseball team's favorite day of the week is Tuesday. For the third straight week, the Warriors have opened a Region 6-AAA series with a win.

Coach John Rosenbaum, left, and Coach Shane Caudell, right, talk to Stella Caudell, Bella Ellis and Bella Frawley before an event during the meet. WCRD ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

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White County youth athletes hit the track

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The White County Recreation Department's track team opened the season last weekend with the first meet of the North Georgia Youth Track & Field schedule. The season-opening meet was held at the Warrior Stadium in Cleveland.