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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Trojans run past Warriors

Mark Turner

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The White County Warriors are still looking for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season after dropping a 51-20 decision last Friday night to North Hall.

Cree Cantrell had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall last week in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Weather issues disrupt softball plans

Mark Turner

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The clock is ticking down on the final few days of the high school softball season, and the wet weather is making it difficult for White County and the other teams in Region 7-AAA to finish off the regular season slate.

Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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7-AAA tourney under way

Mark Turner

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The White County volleyball team will find out it's state playoff fate today at the Area 7-AAA tournament at North Hall High School. The Lady Warriors need to finish in the Top 4 during the area tournament in order to earn a spot in the Class AAA state tournament.

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Lady Warriors third at Asics race; Mountain Invitational postponed

Mark Turner

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The White County High School cross country teams took part in a huge meet last weekend in Fairburn, competing in the Alexander/Asics Invitational. The meet, held at Chattahoochee Hills, featured 17 high school races and a college division race. The WCHS teams competed in the Class 1-3A division.