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Alex Freeman had two hits in the win over Union County. His second hit of the game was the 100th of his prep career. SHALYN VANDIVER/SPECIAL

Alex Freeman had two hits in the win over Union County. His second hit of the game was the 100th of his prep career. SHALYN VANDIVER/SPECIAL

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Warriors rally past Union County, improve to 6-0

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County Warriors' baseball team is off to a fast start in February, posting a pair of wins last week to run their record to 6-0 to begin the season. The Warriors have displayed solid pitching and a high-scoring offense in the team's hot start in non-region play.
Matt Byrne is one of the Warriors' 13 seniors on this year's team. STACI SULHOFF/WCN

Matt Byrne is one of the Warriors' 13 seniors on this year's team. STACI SULHOFF/WCN

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Warriors' senior class ready to battle top teams

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County Warriors' soccer team is looking to make a run for the state playoffs this spring with a roster loaded with seniors and a new head coach. The Warriors went 6-8 last season, including a 2-5 mark in Region 6-AAA play.
Ella Kate Shedd was named the Region 6-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Ella Kate Shedd was named the Region 6-AAA Defensive Player of the Year. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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WC girls to take on Pickens in Region 6-AAA semifinals

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
by Mark Turner It's back to the state tournament for the White County High School girl's basketball team after they secured a win Tuesday over Chestatee in the opening round of the the Region 6-AAA tournament in Norcross.
WCHS senior Connor Armstrong, left of center, finished second in the 215-pound division. WCHS WRESTLING/SPECIAL

WCHS senior Connor Armstrong, left of center, finished second in the 215-pound division. WCHS WRESTLING/SPECIAL

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Smith, Armstrong finish second, WCHS fifth at AAA tourney

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
by Mark Turner   The high school wrestling season came to an end last week in Morrow, as a handful of White County High School wrestlers competed in the Class AAA state tournament.
Cooper Garrett, the Warriors' centerfielder, was a All-Region first team pick last season.

Cooper Garrett, the Warriors' centerfielder, was a All-Region first team pick last season.

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Warriors set to compete in state's toughest region

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
by Mark Turner The winter weather has finally moved out of North Georgia, just in time for the start of the high school baseball season.
Connor Armstong won the 215-pound title last weekend at the Class AAA State Sectional at Troup County High School in LaGrange. MARK TURNER/WCN

Connor Armstong won the 215-pound title last weekend at the Class AAA State Sectional at Troup County High School in LaGrange. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Armstrong, Christopher win sectional titles, Warriors send nine to state finals

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County High School wrestling team is trying to finish off the 2026 season in style this week at the Georgia High School Association's Class AAA Traditional Championship in Morrow.
Despite the cold weather, the Truett McConnell baseball team including Dylan Sargent opened the season this week, splitting a doubleheader with Huntington University. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Despite the cold weather, the Truett McConnell baseball team including Dylan Sargent opened the season this week, splitting a doubleheader with Huntington University. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

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 Bears open season

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Truett McConnell Bears opened the season Monday afternoon by splitting a doubleheader with Huntington  University at the TMU Baseball Complex. The Bears dropped the opening game 10-0, but bounced back to take a 2-1 win in the nightcap.
White County High School celebrated Senior Night last week with a doubleheader sweep over Chestatee. This year's senior group consists of, from left, Cohen Michaud, Casen Nguyen, Matelyn Allison, Luke Goldman and Carter Nguyen. MARK TURNER/WCN

White County High School celebrated Senior Night last week with a doubleheader sweep over Chestatee. This year's senior group consists of, from left, Cohen Michaud, Casen Nguyen, Matelyn Allison, Luke Goldman and Carter Nguyen. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WCHS basketball teams begin final stretch of the regular season

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County High School basketball teams are rolling toward the finish line of the 2025-26 regular season.
"Josh Lane flashes a smile during the final seconds of the 144-pound championship match last week at the Area 6-AAA tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

"Josh Lane flashes a smile during the final seconds of the 144-pound championship match last week at the Area 6-AAA tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Area 6-AAA Champions

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Mark Turner  The White County Warriors are sending nine wrestlers to the Class AAA state sectional this weekend in LaGrange.