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Senior members of the WCHS cross country teams are, from left, Eamonn O'Bryant, Maverick Aguilar, Dakota Seabolt, LaRue Campbell, Haylie Bailey, Kyra LaVelle, Leah Alexander, Josie Stover, and Sydnee Nix. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County runners set to chase region and state accolades this fall

Mark Turner

Thursday, September 3, 2020

After several months of training and road work, the White County cross country teams are finally nearing the starting line for the 2020 season. The WCHS girls and boys' teams got a little work during August, participating in a 2-mile time trial in Acworth.

Junior linebacker Zion McMullen is the team's leading returning tackler, finishing the 2019 season with 72 total tackles. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warrior defenders play key role in playoff plan

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Greg Moore has coached a lot of football over the past few decades. This season, Moore, WCHS' new defenive coordinator is ready to bring an exciting, attacking defense as the Warriors enter their first season back in Class AAA.

Senior receiver Cooper Turner was both selected to the 7-AAAA All-Region team last year. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors' offense full of explosive talent

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 27, 2020

The White County Warriors enter the season with a roster full of weapons on the offensive side of the ball. Last fall, the Warriors amassed 4,000 yards in 10 games, averaging 28.1 points per game. Most of the skill players responsible for those numbers are back in the lineup this year.

WCHS senior Shelby Spain hammers a shot during the Lady Warriors' win over Lakeview Academy Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors roll past Lakeview, Tallulah Falls

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 27, 2020

The White County High School volleyball teams are rolling their way through the competition during the opening weeks of the 2020 season.

Senior members of the WCHS football and cheer teams are, from row from left, Clayton Rogers, Elizabeth Woodson, Ashley Howe, and Cooper Turner; second row, Devin Sullens, Lindi Hoersten, and Andrew Pierce; third row, Rylee Higgins, Riley Stancil, Seth Stonecypher, Jimmy King, Jackson Autry, Dylan Archer, Jesse Moose, and Roy Bennett; fourth row, Heaven Gholston, Tyler Davis, and Reece Dockery; top row, Dylan Weaver, Harmon Grier, Jaquez Williams, and J. Ben Haynes. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors set to make a push for region title, state playoff run

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Let us play. That's been the mantra for most high school and college football players around the country since the COVID-19 pandemic put a cloud of doubt over the 2020 season.

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WCHS runners compete at Hoya 2 Mile event

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 20, 2020

The White County cross country teams kicked off the 2020 season with a trip to Acworth last Saturday for the Hoya 2 Mile Invitational. The Warrior squads were one of several teams from around North Georgia to take part in the time trial at Allatoona Creek Park and hosted by Harrison High School.

Senior members of the WCHS volleyball team are, from left, Shelby Spain, Macy Boggs, Dasha Cannon, and Jenna Ash. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors off to fast start, ready to make another playoff run

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Last fall, the White County High School volleyball team made a historic run to the Class AAAA Elite Eight, and set a school record for wins. As the 2020 season gets under way, the Lady Warriors are out to prove that last year's success wasn't a fluke or a one-year wonder.

Jenna Ash, above, and the Lady Warriors open the home schedule today against North Forsyth and Rabun County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Volleyball, cross country open season this week

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 13, 2020

It's go time for the White County High School volleyball and cross country teams. The WCHS volleyball team opened it's regular season slate Wednesday with a tri-match at Chestatee High School, while the cross country teams will compete in the Hoya 2 Mile Invitational Saturday in Acworth.

The fate of the high school football season is still unclear, but the White County Warriors and the rest of the teams around the state found out last week they won't be playing any preseason scrimmages.

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Scrimmages cancelled, season still on schedule

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 13, 2020

WCHS seniors Katelynn Palmer, left, and Emily Anderson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors return to Class AAA with playoff aspirations

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 13, 2020

The White County Lady Warriors softball team kicked off the regular season this week. The Lady Warriors came up short in both of the games, falling to Habersham Central and Union County on consecutive days, but head coach Drew Owens believes thing will get better sooner rather than later.