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Jesse Moose, above, and the rest of the Warrior defense wille face a high-scoring offense in the region opener. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jesse Moose, above, and the rest of the Warrior defense wille face a high-scoring offense in the region opener. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors, Tigers set for region showdown

The White County Warriors have a chance to do something this week that no other football team has done in the history of the program – start the season with a 5-0 record.
Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC softball squad clinches state spot

Just a couple of months ago, it didn't look like there was much of a chance that the fall sports were going to be played, but now the White County High School softball team is getting ready for the Class AAA state tournament.
Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College.  (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

League lifts TMU to wins

The Truett McConnell women's soccer team won a pair of tight games over the past week to push their record to 2-0-1 this fall. Last Saturday, the Lady Bears dominated their match with Union College, but had a hard time getting a shot to go in the net before a late goal gave the squad a 1-0 win.
The WCHS players fly the Warrior flag moments after finishing off a 28-21 win over Habersham Central. (Photos/Tom Askew)

The WCHS players fly the Warrior flag moments after finishing off a 28-21 win over Habersham Central. (Photos/Tom Askew)

Defense keys win over Habersham; 4-0 start first for program since 1975

It's been more than 40 years since the White County Warriors have started football season with four straight wins, but thanks to a 28-21 win over Habersham Central last Friday night, this year's squad can  add a 4-0 start to their resume.
Nealeigh Broadwell

Nealeigh Broadwell

WC excels at Darlington

The White County High School cross country teams put together at solid effort at the 17th annual Darlington Festival last Saturday at the Darlington School in Rome. The Lady Warriors, who are ranked No.
Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors will host and be the No. 1 seed in the 7-AAA tournament in October. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors will host and be the No. 1 seed in the 7-AAA tournament in October. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors clinch regular season area title

For the first time in program history, the White County Lady Warriors have claimed a regular season volleyball area title.

Warrior JV, ninth grade, WCMS teams post wins

The White County High School sub-varsity teams both picked up wins over the past two weeks. The Warriors' junior varsity squad started things off with a 26-14 win over Habersham Central on Sept. 10.
Eamonn O'Bryant had the best finish of the day for WCHS, placing 23rd overall in the boy's race.

Eamonn O'Bryant had the best finish of the day for WCHS, placing 23rd overall in the boy's race.

WC runs at Warpath

The White County cross country teams competed in the Warpath Invitational Saturday in Canton, along with more than 30 teams from around the northern half of the state. The Lady Warriors finished 16th in the girl's varsity division, while the Warriors were 25th among the boy's teams.
Cree Cantrell had a three-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cree Cantrell had a three-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS splits region games

With just two weeks left in the regular season schedule, the White County Lady Warriors' team split a pair of Region 7-AAA games with Dawson County and North Hall.
Jenna Pratt goes high for a kill during the semifinal match against Lumpkin County last Saturday in Dahlonega. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Pratt goes high for a kill during the semifinal match against Lumpkin County last Saturday in Dahlonega. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCMS second at league tourney

The White County Middle School volleyball team brought home the runner-up trophy last Saturday at the North Georgia Mountain League Tournament in Dahlonega. The Lady Warriors knocked off Lumpkin County 2-0 in the tournament semifinals, but fell to Fannin County 2-0 in the championship match.