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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)

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TMU adds to atheltic department staff

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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)

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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)

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.