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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.
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.