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Naomi Roberts, right, shares a hug with Dasha Cannon moments after the win over Lumpkin County. Roberts hit a pair of free throws in the final three seconds of overtime to lift the Lady Warriors to the win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Naomi Roberts, right, shares a hug with Dasha Cannon moments after the win over Lumpkin County. Roberts hit a pair of free throws in the final three seconds of overtime to lift the Lady Warriors to the win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors shake off slow start in win against Spartans

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 14, 2021
After suffering their first region loss of the year last Saturday, the White County Lady Warriors had three days to get ready to take on one of the biggest tasks of the season with a trip to Dahlonega Tuesday to take on Lumpkin County, the new No. 1 team in the latest Class AAA state poll.
Senior Maddie Futch, with ball, was honored during a postgame ceremony after she recently passed the 500- rebound mark for her career. Futch was joined in the ceremony by her family and teammates, including fellow seniors, from left, Dasha Cannon, Makenna Moose, Madison Adams, and Camyrn McAfee.

Senior Maddie Futch, with ball, was honored during a postgame ceremony after she recently passed the 500- rebound mark for her career. Futch was joined in the ceremony by her family and teammates, including fellow seniors, from left, Dasha Cannon, Makenna Moose, Madison Adams, and Camyrn McAfee.

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WC gives up only four points in region win

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The White County Lady Warrior basketball team posted one of the biggest scoring margins in school history Tuesday night, knocking off West Hall 75-4 in a Region 7-AAA game in Cleveland.
Jadon Yeh had had a game-high 16 points in the region win over West Hall. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Jadon Yeh had had a game-high 16 points in the region win over West Hall. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors shake off slow start, rout Spartans

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The White County Warriors had to shake a little rust off the engine Tuesday night against the West Hall Spartans, but they managed to recover from a sluggish start and post a 75-36 region win.
Patrick Lowendick WCHS Head Coach

Patrick Lowendick WCHS Head Coach

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Warriors pin Spartans, 52-30

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The White County Warriors' wrestling team split a pair of matches Tuesday night at Cherokee Bluff in Flowery Branch. The Warriors knocked off Athens Academy, but dropped the night cap to the Bears.
Dasha Cannon puts up a shot in between several West Hall defenders during the region game Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon puts up a shot in between several West Hall defenders during the region game Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS sweeps West Hall in region matchup

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The White County High School basketball teams returned to the court Tuesday night, with a 7-AAA doubleheader against West Hall. Both WCHS teams came away with big wins.
n November, Jenna Gearing lined up with some of the best runners in the nation at the SEC Cross Country Championships in Baton Rouge. La., and did something even she didn't expect, finishing second in the women's race behind Alabama's Mercy Chelangat.

n November, Jenna Gearing lined up with some of the best runners in the nation at the SEC Cross Country Championships in Baton Rouge. La., and did something even she didn't expect, finishing second in the women's race behind Alabama's Mercy Chelangat.

The Top 20 of 2020

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The Top 1-10 moments and performances of 2020 are: No. 1 - Covid shuts down sports Just like everything else in the world, the Covid-19 pandemic had a huge affect on the sports world.
Devin Sullens, left, needed less than two minutes to win two matches and earn the 220-pound title at the Holiday Clash. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Devin Sullens, left, needed less than two minutes to win two matches and earn the 220-pound title at the Holiday Clash. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warrior wrestlers get in some holiday work

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 31, 2020
After a few days off for Christmas, the White County wrestling team got back on the mat this week, taking part in the Holiday Clash at Forsyth Central High School in Cumming.
Lane Bray and the 8U Warriors won their third straight Mountain League title.

Lane Bray and the 8U Warriors won their third straight Mountain League title.

The Top of 2020 in Sports

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 31, 2020
The Top 11-20 moments and performances of 2020 are: No. 11 - Youth football teams win MAC titles The White County Recreation Department youth football program picked up a pair of Mountain Athletic Conference Super Bowl IV titles in November at Chestatee High School.
Pictured are, from top left, J. Ben Haynes, Darius Cannon, Reece Dockery, Devin Sullens, Zion McMullen, Silas Mulligan; bottom from left, JD Trowell, Cooper Turner, Jaquez Williams, Alex Garcia and Alex Thornton.

Pictured are, from top left, J. Ben Haynes, Darius Cannon, Reece Dockery, Devin Sullens, Zion McMullen, Silas Mulligan; bottom from left, JD Trowell, Cooper Turner, Jaquez Williams, Alex Garcia and Alex Thornton.

WCHS puts 11 on All Region football squad

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 24, 2020
A large contingent of White County football players are part of the 7-AAA All-Region team, which was announced late last week. The team is comprised of players from WCHS, Cherokee Bluff, North Hall, Dawson County, West Hall, Gilmer County and Lumpkin County.
Makenna Moose and the Lady Warriors take on North Hall Saturday afternoon in a 7-AAA game in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Makenna Moose and the Lady Warriors take on North Hall Saturday afternoon in a 7-AAA game in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors ready to get back on the court Saturday

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Last Wednesday, the White County Lady Warriors were coming off the biggest off the biggest win of the season after knocking off Dawson County in the 7-AAA region opener.