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Jenni Shepard

Jenni Shepard

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Truett's Shepard promoted to VP for Athletics

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Jenny Gregory   Truett McConnell University has appointed longtime athletic director and softball Jenni Shepard to Vice President for Athletics. Since being named Athletic Director in April 2018, Shepard has made an enormous impact on the TMU campus, earning the respect of her peers.
Katelyn Boman fields a ground ball during the Lady Warriors' practice session Wednesday morning at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katelyn Boman fields a ground ball during the Lady Warriors' practice session Wednesday morning at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors begin summer work; look forward to big season

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The start of the 2021 high school softball season is just around the corner and the White County Lady Warriors aren't wasting any time getting ready for the upcoming season.
WCHS athletic director Craig Turner, right, is shown with Georgia Athletic Directors Association's executive director Joe Sanflippo during the GADA awards banquet last Saturday in Atlanta. (Photo/GADA)

WCHS athletic director Craig Turner, right, is shown with Georgia Athletic Directors Association's executive director Joe Sanflippo during the GADA awards banquet last Saturday in Atlanta. (Photo/GADA)

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Turner ends tenure with AD of the Year honors

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 10, 2021
For the second year in a row, White County High School athletic director Craig Turner has been honored by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association.
Jadon Yeh, an All-Region selection last year, and the Warriors will play more than 20 games this month. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jadon Yeh, an All-Region selection last year, and the Warriors will play more than 20 games this month. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors ready to tip off summer hoops schedule

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Things are about to get busy for the White County Warriors basketball team. After getting a few days off thanks to the Georgia High School Association's first Dead Week of the summer, the Warriors will dive into their summer schedule next week.

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TMU offers summer sports camps

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
After Covid shut down summer youth spots camps last year, the Truett McConnell sports camps will be back up and running beginning in June. Softball The TMU Softball Prospect Camp will be held Friday, June 4, at the softball complex.
Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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Truett track athletes earn spots in NAIA national meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The NAIA Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships kicked off Wednesday in Gulf Shores, Ala., and five Truett McConnell student-athletes were part of the field.
Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at WCHS. (Photo/UGA Sports-Tony Walsh)

Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at WCHS. (Photo/UGA Sports-Tony Walsh)

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Craig honored for community work

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
White County High School graduate Caroline Craig has been named to the SEC Community Service team for women's golf. Craig is active with community service projects both in Athens and in White County.
TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears in Top 20 after first round of NAIA golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Truett McConnell women's golf team is wrapping up the 2021 season in Oklahoma City this week, competing in the NAIA National Championships for the first time in program history.
TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears finish season at NAIA golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Truett McConnell men's golf team wrapped up the 2021 season with a trip to the NAIA National Championships last week in Silvis, Illinois. The Bears finished 22nd after two rounds of play, and missed making the cut for the final two rounds of the tournament by seven strokes.