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White County High School athletic director Craig Turner has been busy the past couple of weeks, doing something he usually doesn't have to do during basketball season – rescheduling games.

White County High School athletic director Craig Turner has been busy the past couple of weeks, doing something he usually doesn't have to do during basketball season – rescheduling games.

Covid issues effecting sports schedules

White County High School athletic director Craig Turner has been busy the past couple of weeks, doing something he usually doesn't have to do during basketball season – rescheduling games.
The WCHS squad finished second at the King of the Mountain Tournament last weekend in Hiawassee. Shown are, front, Devin Sullens; first row, Josh Daniels, Ashton Pickett, Isaiah Whitlow, Caden Autry, Cam Winkler, Michael Harris, and Lance Hildebran; back row, Seth Stonecypher, Jeb Robinson, Landon Bulgin, Kane Lowery, Sidney Sullens, and Breydan Ivester. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The WCHS squad finished second at the King of the Mountain Tournament last weekend in Hiawassee. Shown are, front, Devin Sullens; first row, Josh Daniels, Ashton Pickett, Isaiah Whitlow, Caden Autry, Cam Winkler, Michael Harris, and Lance Hildebran; back row, Seth Stonecypher, Jeb Robinson, Landon Bulgin, Kane Lowery, Sidney Sullens, and Breydan Ivester. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

Warriors second at King event; set for big year on the mat

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of sports, especially on the high school level. Some states have cancelled all fall and winter sports, but fortunately Georgia has found a way to keep high school sports up and running.
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)

Lady Warriors run away from Dawson

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

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)

Lady Warriors second at Piedmont Hardwood Classic; fall to Habersham

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.

Season ends

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

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)

WC girls seek another state run

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

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)

TMU wins third straight regular season AAC title

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.