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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)

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Warriors put on the pads; prep for scrimmage

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 5, 2021

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)

Talented roster fuels Lady Warriors' state playoff aspirations

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 5, 2021

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

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Herrera joins TMU men's soccer staff

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 29, 2021

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)

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Warriors finish up acclimation phase; set for fall practice

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 29, 2021

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)

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Softball, volleyball kicks off next week

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 29, 2021

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.

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WCMS teams preparing for fall sports

News Staff

Thursday, July 29, 2021

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.

Former WCHS basketball coach Buster Brown is shown with Hector.

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Falconry Academy in August

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Georgia Mountain Falconry will hold the 5th annual Apprentice Academy this summer in Helen. Falconry is the sport of hunting with falcons or other birds of prey, and the keeping and training of such birds.

Lance Kelley is the Warriors' top returning runner on the boy's squad. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS cross country teams running toward the start of the 2021 season

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 22, 2021

With the weather warming up, it means it's almost time for the start of the high school cross country season. The White County High School runners have been putting in some mileage this summer, getting ready for the start of the new season.

Colton Adam, left, and Malachi Russell, No. 31, try to bring down running back Jackson Krilla during a drill Monday morning at WCMS. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCMS Warriors prep for season

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 22, 2021

It's been a busy summer for the members of the White County Middle School football team as the Warriors prepare for the upcoming season. WCMS will field two teams again this fall, competing in the seventh and eighth grade divisions of the Mountain Athletic Conference.

Kanaan Cleveland, left, shown hauling in a touchdown pass during a 7-on-7 game earlier this summer, and the rest of the Warriors spent two day this week at an FCA Team Camp at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors camp at JSU

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The clock is ticking for the start of the 2021 high school football season. As of Friday, the Warriors have 28 days until they step on the field Aug. 13 to take on East Forsyth in a pre-season scrimmage game. Then seven days later, the regular season kicks off on Aug.