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Naomi Roberts scored a team-high 17 points in the region win over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Naomi Roberts scored a team-high 17 points in the region win over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors run away from Dawson

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 10, 2020
It's been a tough start for the White County Lady Warriors through the first three weeks of the season, but all that changed Tuesday night in Dawsonville.
Jadon Yeh, right, shown working against Dawson County's Jaden Gibson, had a three-point play in the final 30 seconds of the game to lift the Warriors to a 59-58 win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jadon Yeh, right, shown working against Dawson County's Jaden Gibson, had a three-point play in the final 30 seconds of the game to lift the Warriors to a 59-58 win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC stuns Tigers

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 10, 2020
When you are playing on the road, sometimes you have to find a way to steal a win.
Camryn McAfee, above, and the Lady Warriors take on East Jackson in the home opener Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Camryn McAfee, above, and the Lady Warriors take on East Jackson in the home opener Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors second at Piedmont Hardwood Classic; fall to Habersham

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors had a busy Thanksgiving week, competing in the Piedmont College Hardwood Classic, along with taking on Habersham Central in a non-region game.
White County's Reece Dockery, No. 32, comes up to tackle Rockmart quarterback Javin Whatley during the opeing drive of the game.

White County's Reece Dockery, No. 32, comes up to tackle Rockmart quarterback Javin Whatley during the opeing drive of the game.

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Season ends

News Staff
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The 2020 high school football season came to a frustrating end last Friday night for the White County Warriors in the opening round of the Class AAA state playoffs. The Warriors dug themselves an early 20-0 hole in the matchup with No. 8 Rockmart and were never able to recover, falling 48-35.
Junior Silas Mulligan was an 7-AAAA All-Region pick last year after leading the team in scoring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Junior Silas Mulligan was an 7-AAAA All-Region pick last year after leading the team in scoring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors feature veteran roster, new coach

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 3, 2020
It's been an unusual year so far for high school sports, and the start of the 2021 boy's basketball season has been anything but normal for first-year head coach Robbie Bailey.
Senior Dasha Cannon was named to the All-Region and Class AAAA All-state teams last year. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Senior Dasha Cannon was named to the All-Region and Class AAAA All-state teams last year. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC girls seek another state run

Mark Turner
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
After a run to the Sweet 16 last winter, the White County Lady Warrior basketball team is aiming for a repeat performance in their first year in Class AAA. After spending the past ?
WCHS receiver Daruis Cannon, right, runs away from a pair of Cherokee Bluff defenders during the first quarter of the region game. Cannon had three first half touchdoown catches to help the Warriors grab a 34-7 lead.

WCHS receiver Daruis Cannon, right, runs away from a pair of Cherokee Bluff defenders during the first quarter of the region game. Cannon had three first half touchdoown catches to help the Warriors grab a 34-7 lead.

Calling the Bears' bluff

Mark Turner
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
For the first time since 2017, the White County Warriors have a ticket for the state high school football playoffs, and appear to be peaking at the right time after demolishing Cherokee Bluff last week in the regular season finale.
Natalie Alamri scored the game-winner in the 83rd minute in the Lady Bears' 1-0 victory over Brenau Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Natalie Alamri scored the game-winner in the 83rd minute in the Lady Bears' 1-0 victory over Brenau Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU wins third straight regular season AAC title

News Staff
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Staff report For the third consecutive year, the Truett McConnell women's soccer team is the Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season champions. The Bears (12-0-1) finished off an impressive run the 2020 conference schedule Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over Brenau University.
Ryder Rewis of the 8U team makes a tackle during the winning effort. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ryder Rewis of the 8U team makes a tackle during the winning effort. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County claims two Super Bowl titles

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The White County Recreation Department youth football program picked up a pair of Mountain Athletic Conference Super Bowl IV titles last weekend at Chestatee High School.