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Bailee Patterson had three hits, two runs, two RBI,and stole a base in the win over Gilmer County Monday in Ellijay. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Bailee Patterson had three hits, two runs, two RBI,and stole a base in the win over Gilmer County Monday in Ellijay. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors back on track with 15-2 win over Gilmer

After dropping the final two games of a Region 7-AAA series with North Hall last week, the White County Warriors got back to their winning ways on Monday with a 15-2 road victory over Gilmer County.
WCHS senior Catie Craig was the low-medalist at the Valhalla Cup in Homer. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Catie Craig was the low-medalist at the Valhalla Cup in Homer. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors win Valhalla Cup

The White County High School girl's golf team took top honors this week at the Valhalla Cup in Homer. The Lady Warriors posted the low team total during the two-day event at the Chimney Oaks Golf Club.
Lloyd Collins

Lloyd Collins

Collins named WCHS athletic director

After spending 15 years as a middle school teacher, coach and administrator, Lloyd Collins was looking for a new challenge. Collins, who has been the White County Middle School athletic director for the past three years, found a new job just a few miles up the road.
The Warriors celebrate following the 2-1 win over West Hall last week at Warrior Stadium. The win clinched the Region 7-AAA title and gives the Warriors the No. 1 seed heading into the Class AAA state tournament, which begins April 21.

The Warriors celebrate following the 2-1 win over West Hall last week at Warrior Stadium. The win clinched the Region 7-AAA title and gives the Warriors the No. 1 seed heading into the Class AAA state tournament, which begins April 21.

Warriors clinch first region title

For the first time in school history, the White County boy's soccer team will be putting some region championship hardware in the trophy case.
Grayson Cathey, left, and the Warriors are the only unbeaten team in the region heading into the final two stretch of the regular season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Grayson Cathey, left, and the Warriors are the only unbeaten team in the region heading into the final two stretch of the regular season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC looks to clinch 7-AAA title

With two region games left on the schedule, the White County Warriors have put themselves in a prime position to win the 7-AAA championship and earn the No. 1 seed heading into the Class AAA tournament.
Craig Turner, center.

Craig Turner, center.

Turner set to leave AD spot in June

White County High School is looking for a new athletic director after Craig Turner recently accepted a new role on the high school administration team.
Caleb Reddy picked the win last Saturday in the final game of a three-game series with Davson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Caleb Reddy picked the win last Saturday in the final game of a three-game series with Davson County. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors knock off No. 1 North Hall; jump to the top of the region standings

The White County Warriors made a big statement Monday night, handing North Hall, the No. 1 team in the latest Class AAA state poll, a 4-1 loss to take over sole possession of the top spot in the Region 7-AAA race.
Teddy Strange won the triple jump during the Ridge Runner Classic last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Teddy Strange won the triple jump during the Ridge Runner Classic last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC sweeps top spots at Ridge Runner Classic

by Mark Turner White County News   T he White County Warrior track teams swept the top spots during the Ridge Runner Classic last Friday in the Cleveland.
Jacob Adams rolls a putt toward the hole during the tournament last Saturday. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jacob Adams rolls a putt toward the hole during the tournament last Saturday. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors swing at Apple Mountain

The White County boy's golf team posted tied for fifth-pace at the Apple Mountain Invitational last weekend in Clarkesville. The Warriors were one of 16 teams in the annual golf tournament. Gainesville and Etowah tied at 288, with the Red Elephants winning the title due to a tiebreaker.
Caleb Reddy tossed a complete game in the 5-1 win over Lumpkin County to finish off the three-game sweep. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Caleb Reddy tossed a complete game in the 5-1 win over Lumpkin County to finish off the three-game sweep. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors stay unbeaten in 7-AAA play

The White County Warriors rolled to a 12-2 win Monday over Dawson County to keep pace in the Region 7-AAA race. The win over the Tigers came on the heels of a three-game sweep over Lumpkin County during the opening week of region play.