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The White County volleyball team stayed atop the Area 7-AAA leaderboard with a pair of road wins Tuesday night in Oakwood.

The White County volleyball team stayed atop the Area 7-AAA leaderboard with a pair of road wins Tuesday night in Oakwood.

Lady Warriors unbeaten in area play

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The White County volleyball team stayed atop the Area 7-AAA leaderboard with a pair of road wins Tuesday night in Oakwood. The Lady Warriors (17-4) improved to 5-0 in area play with wins over Cherokee Bluff and West Hall.
Silas Mulligan had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the win.

Silas Mulligan had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the win.

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WC blasts Dragons; post third straight win

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The last time the White County High School started football season with a 4-0 mark, George Busbee was the governor, Jimmy Carter opened a campaign headquarters in his run for the presidency, and Bill White was entering his fifth year as the head coach of the Warriors.
Jesse Moose, left, and Reece Dockery celebrate after Moose comes up with a fumble recovery in the second quarter of the win over Hart County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jesse Moose, left, and Reece Dockery celebrate after Moose comes up with a fumble recovery in the second quarter of the win over Hart County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors dominate late to knock off Hart

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
In a game that featured 97 points, 1,006 yards of offense, five lead changes, and big play after big play, the White County Warriors found a way to walk off the field at Herndon Stadium with a 50-47 win over No. 8 Hart County.
Bethany Ross, No. 5, hammers a shot at the net during the Lady Bears' opening night win over Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Bethany Ross, No. 5, hammers a shot at the net during the Lady Bears' opening night win over Tennessee Wesleyan Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU returns to fall sports with volleyball win

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Staff report   T he fall season is finally here for the Truett McConnell University volleyball, soccer and cross country teams.
Reagan Dunagun has returned to the lineup after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Reagan Dunagun has returned to the lineup after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS picks up region win, 16-1

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors got a much needed 7-AAA win Tuesday afternoon in Oakwood, knocking off West Hall. White County's 16-1 win over the Lady Spartans came on the heels of back-to-back region loses in the past week  to Lumpkin County and Gilmer County.
Senior Jenna Ash had a team-high 10 kills in the region opening win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Senior Jenna Ash had a team-high 10 kills in the region opening win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors knock off Gilmer in region opener

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors opened Region 7-AAA play Tuesday night in Ellijay with a two-set win. The Lady Warriors (11-4, 1-0) knocked off Gilmer County in a tight match, winning a pair of close sets to earn the win.
J. Ben Haynes had more than 300 yards of total offense in the win. (Photo/The Hartwell Sun's Grayson Williams)

J. Ben Haynes had more than 300 yards of total offense in the win. (Photo/The Hartwell Sun's Grayson Williams)

Warriors stun No. 8 Hart County with fourth quarter comeback

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Since 1958, the White County Warriors have lined up and played 627 football games, and it's safe to say none of them were quite like last week's game in Hartwell. The Warriors made a big statement, knocking off Hart County, the No. 8 team in Class AAA, in an offensive shootout, 50-47.
The White County Warriors posted a historic win last Friday night, knocking Class AAA No. 8 Hart County 50-47 in Hartwell. The win was the football program's first road win over a ranked opponent since 1983, and only the 11th win over a ranked team in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The White County Warriors posted a historic win last Friday night, knocking Class AAA No. 8 Hart County 50-47 in Hartwell. The win was the football program's first road win over a ranked opponent since 1983, and only the 11th win over a ranked team in school history. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors earn Team of the Week honor

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Warriors posted a historic win last Friday night, knocking Class AAA No. 8 Hart County 50-47 in Hartwell. The win was the football program's first road win over a ranked opponent since 1983, and only the 11th win over a ranked team in school history.
The WCHS jaunior varsity cross country team had a handful of Top 10 finishers at the Tallulah Falls meet Tuesday afternoon including, from left, Logan Long, Steven Petty, Kyra Lavelle, Lydia Durden, Haylie Bailey, and Jackson Judice. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The WCHS jaunior varsity cross country team had a handful of Top 10 finishers at the Tallulah Falls meet Tuesday afternoon including, from left, Logan Long, Steven Petty, Kyra Lavelle, Lydia Durden, Haylie Bailey, and Jackson Judice. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

Warrior runners excel at TFS event

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The White County junior varsity and middle school cross country runners took part in the Cookies 'N Quotes event Tuesday at The Farm Course at Tallulah Falls School. The Warriors turned in a stellar effort during the JV races, taking the top spot in both individual and team standings.