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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

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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)

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

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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.

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WCMS Warriors play for title

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
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)

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White County's season ends at state tourney

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
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)

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

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
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.
Alex Thornton, left, wraps up West Hall running back Blake McCray during the region win last Friday in Oakwood. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Alex Thornton, left, wraps up West Hall running back Blake McCray during the region win last Friday in Oakwood. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors blast Spartans, 42-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The White County Warriors got just what they needed last Friday night, blasting West Hall 42-0 for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season.
White County's Nealeigh Broadwell, right, pulls away from Rabun County's Molly Jo Wright during the final sprint to the finish line Tuesday at the Mountain Invitational at Unicoi State Park. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Nealeigh Broadwell, right, pulls away from Rabun County's Molly Jo Wright during the final sprint to the finish line Tuesday at the Mountain Invitational at Unicoi State Park. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Runners attack Unicoi course

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
It was a beautiful day for run Tuesday  as hundreds of middle school and high school cross country athletes gathered at Unicoi State Park for the annual Yonah Invitational.
WCHS senior Camryn Dorsey was named to the All-Area team. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Camryn Dorsey was named to the All-Area team. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors earn spot in AAA tourney

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
For the fourth consecutive year, the White County High School volleyball team is headed to the state tournament. The Lady Warriors clinched a spot in the Class AAA tournament last week at the Area 7-AAA tournament at North Hall, finishing fourth.
Liana O'Kelly and the Lady Warriors take on Sandy Creek in a doubleheader this afternoon in Tyrone. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Liana O'Kelly and the Lady Warriors take on Sandy Creek in a doubleheader this afternoon in Tyrone. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS, Sandy Creek open softball series

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The White County High School softball team opens the Class AAA state tournament on the road today, taking on Sandy Creek in a doubleheader in Tyrone. The Lady Warriors (21-5) finished as the No. 3 seed in Region 7-AAA, while the Lady Patriots are the the No. 2 seed out of Region 5-AAA.