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WCHS center Trenton O'Kelly, above, and the Warriors head to East Forsyth Friday for a preseason scrimmage with the Broncos. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS center Trenton O'Kelly, above, and the Warriors head to East Forsyth Friday for a preseason scrimmage with the Broncos. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors set for scrimmage

After two months of summer workouts, passing league games, practice sessions, acclimation practices, and a week of padded work, the White County Warriors get a chance Friday night to play against some guys in different color uniforms.
Seniors on the volleyball team.

Seniors on the volleyball team.

Lady Warriors reload for another playoff run

The White County Lady Warriors did some big things on the volleyball court during the 2020 season. Starting this week, we'll find out if they can do it again this fall. The Lady Warriors tipped off the new season Tuesday by splitting a pair of games in Gainesville.
Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

GAME TIME

by Mark Turner White County News   I t's go time for the White County High School softball team, and make no mistake about it, the players and coaches are ready for the first pitch of the 2021 season.
Sheena Johnson, left, is TMU's new women's lacrosse head coach, while Dani Westmoreland, right, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Sheena Johnson, left, is TMU's new women's lacrosse head coach, while Dani Westmoreland, right, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU adds to atheltic department staff

The Truett McConnell University athletic department recently announced a change in the women's lacrosse program and a new marketing and communications director. Sheena Johnson is  the school's new women's lacrosse coach, joining current assistant Dani Westmoreland on the staff.
Zion McMullen, left, finds some running room off a block from Cameron Godfrey during Tuesday's practice session. The Warriors scrimmage East Forsyth next Friday night. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Zion McMullen, left, finds some running room off a block from Cameron Godfrey during Tuesday's practice session. The Warriors scrimmage East Forsyth next Friday night. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors put on the pads; prep for scrimmage

In nine days, the White County Warriors' football team will step on the field for the first time, taking on East Forsyth in a preseason scrimmage. The matchup with Forsyth County's newest high school program will give the Warriors a chance to see where they are at heading into the 2021 season.
WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Talented roster fuels Lady Warriors' state playoff aspirations

For the past two months, the White County High School softball team has put in a lot of time on the field and the weight room getting ready for the 2021 season. Now it's time to reap the rewards of all the summer work.
Jose Herrera

Jose Herrera

Herrera joins TMU men's soccer staff

Truett McConnell University is bring back one of it's former players to be part of the men's soccer coaching staff. Jose Herrera was named an assistant coach earlier this month to work along side head coach Scott Borchers.
Offensive tackle JD Trowell, an All-Region pick last season, works during a team drill Tuesday at the Warriors' second acclimation practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Offensive tackle JD Trowell, an All-Region pick last season, works during a team drill Tuesday at the Warriors' second acclimation practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors finish up acclimation phase; set for fall practice

The White County Warriors are working their way through a series of five acclimation practice sessions this week, another step toward kicking the 2021 season off next month.
Annika Vandiver and the softball team open the season next Wednesday at Habersham Central. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver and the softball team open the season next Wednesday at Habersham Central. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Softball, volleyball kicks off next week

The 2021 high school sports season starts next week for a pair of White County High School teams. The Lady Warrior softball team gets the new year started next Wednesday, traveling to Habersham Central for the season opener.
It's almost time for the White County Middle School fall sports teams to be back in action.

It's almost time for the White County Middle School fall sports teams to be back in action.

WCMS teams preparing for fall sports

It's almost time for the White County Middle School fall sports teams to be back in action. When August rolls around in a few days, it will signal the start of the 2021 season for the school's volleyball, football, softball and cross country teams.