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Annika Vandiver picked up the win over Gilmer County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver picked up the win over Gilmer County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors get region wins

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
After suffering their first loss of the season last week, the White County softball team, ranked No. 5 in the latest Class AAA state poll, bounced back with a pair of wins to get back on the winning track.
Rusty Dye rises up for a kill during the Lady Warriors' win over Stephens County last Thursday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Rusty Dye rises up for a kill during the Lady Warriors' win over Stephens County last Thursday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors split with Lumpkin, Stephens

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors split a pair of matches last week in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors dropped the opening match to Lumpkin County in three sets, but bounced back to knock off Stephens County in the straight sets.
Silas Mulligan rushed for 136 yards on 25 carries during the Warriors' opening season loss last Friday night in Toccoa. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan rushed for 136 yards on 25 carries during the Warriors' opening season loss last Friday night in Toccoa. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Tough night on the turf

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Stephens County used a big second half performance to fuel a 34-20 win over White County last Friday night in Toccoa, spoiling the season opener for the Warriors.
Kate Sartain had a game-winning solo home run in the 3-2 win over North Hall last week in the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kate Sartain had a game-winning solo home run in the 3-2 win over North Hall last week in the region opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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No. 3 Lady Warriors handed first loss

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 26, 2021
White County's perfect start to the 2021 high school softball season came to an end Monday after East Forsyth handed the Lady Warriors an 8-0 loss in the 7-AAA matchup in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors, who had risen to No.
The White County High School cross country teams will be back in action Sept.9 at the North Hall Invitational. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The White County High School cross country teams will be back in action Sept.9 at the North Hall Invitational. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS teams race for state meet in Carrollton

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The high school cross country season just started last week, and the Region 7-AAA cross country meet is still more than two months away, but for the White County High School runners there is no time like the present to prepare for the future.
Camryn Dorsey had three kills, three aces and a dig in the win over Westminster Christian Academy. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Camryn Dorsey had three kills, three aces and a dig in the win over Westminster Christian Academy. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors sweep Stephens, Westminster

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 19, 2021
After splitting a pair of matches on opening night, the White County volleyball closed out the first week of the season by sweeping Stephens County and Westminster Christian Academy, moving to 3-1 on the year.
Gabby Whiddon had three hits and scored three runs in the non-region win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon had three hits and scored three runs in the non-region win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors still perfect at 5-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The only thing that's been able to stop the White County High School softball team so far this season is the weather.
Warrior seniors are, front from left, Silas Mulligan, Alex Garcia, and Zion McMullen; second row, Tavis Simmoms, Ashton Pickett, Alex Thornton, and Malachi Zellars; back row, Riley Turner, Jackson Autry, Bryson Cronic, Jay Grice, Hunter Williams, Billy Carder, Howie Douglas, Teddy Strange, Nick Helms, Cameron Godfrey, Chase Collier, and Caden Pinson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warrior seniors are, front from left, Silas Mulligan, Alex Garcia, and Zion McMullen; second row, Tavis Simmoms, Ashton Pickett, Alex Thornton, and Malachi Zellars; back row, Riley Turner, Jackson Autry, Bryson Cronic, Jay Grice, Hunter Williams, Billy Carder, Howie Douglas, Teddy Strange, Nick Helms, Cameron Godfrey, Chase Collier, and Caden Pinson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors lean on talent, experience for region run

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 19, 2021
High School football is back. The White County Warriors kick off the 2021 season Friday night with a trip to Toccoa to take on the Stephens County Indians.
Rusty Dye, left, and Linsey Burke will both be key players in the Lady Warriors' lineup this fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Rusty Dye, left, and Linsey Burke will both be key players in the Lady Warriors' lineup this fall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors reload for state run

News Staff
Thursday, August 12, 2021
For high school coaches, change is always part of the the job. Every year comes with a new set of players and new challenges. Such is the case for the White County High School volleyball team.
Gabby Whiddon makes a throw from centerfield during the Lady Warriors' win over Rabun County last Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon makes a throw from centerfield during the Lady Warriors' win over Rabun County last Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors start season with four wins

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The first week of the 2021 high school softball season couldn't have worked out much better for the White County Lady Warriors. WCHS opened the season with four straight wins, including a 5-1 win over Habersham Central Monday afternoon in Cleveland.