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Freshman Linsey Burke surpassed the 500-assist mark last week during a win over Lumpkin County, setting a single-season school record. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Freshman Linsey Burke surpassed the 500-assist mark last week during a win over Lumpkin County, setting a single-season school record. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors close out regular season, tip off 7-AAA tournament

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 15, 2020
The 7-AAA Area volleyball tournament tipped off Wednesday at White County High School. The Lady Warriors earned the right to host the tournament after going 6-0 in area play to win the regular season title. The tournament began with eight matches on Wednesday.
White County's Sydnee Nix, left, and Nealeigh Broadwell, right, keep pace with Oconee County's Molly Meeks during the opening mile of the race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's Sydnee Nix, left, and Nealeigh Broadwell, right, keep pace with Oconee County's Molly Meeks during the opening mile of the race. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors finish second

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 8, 2020
The Runners Fit Mountain Invitational has grown into one of the top cross country meets in the state over the past decade, and this year's meet turned out to be another successful chapter in the race's history despite having to deal with Covid and some messy weather.
Macy Boggs, left, and Shelby Spain celebrate during the team's win over Habersham Central. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Macy Boggs, left, and Shelby Spain celebrate during the team's win over Habersham Central. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS ready to chase region title on home court

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 8, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors' volleyball team wrap up the best regular season in the history of the program today, and then will immediately turn their attention to the Area 7-AAA tournament, which will be played in Cleveland next week.
Jesse Moose, above, and the rest of the Warrior defense wille face a high-scoring offense in the region opener. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jesse Moose, above, and the rest of the Warrior defense wille face a high-scoring offense in the region opener. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors, Tigers set for region showdown

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 8, 2020
The White County Warriors have a chance to do something this week that no other football team has done in the history of the program – start the season with a 5-0 record.
Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC softball squad clinches state spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Just a couple of months ago, it didn't look like there was much of a chance that the fall sports were going to be played, but now the White County High School softball team is getting ready for the Class AAA state tournament.
Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Sydney League, center, celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Union College. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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League lifts TMU to wins

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The Truett McConnell women's soccer team won a pair of tight games over the past week to push their record to 2-0-1 this fall. Last Saturday, the Lady Bears dominated their match with Union College, but had a hard time getting a shot to go in the net before a late goal gave the squad a 1-0 win.
The WCHS players fly the Warrior flag moments after finishing off a 28-21 win over Habersham Central. (Photos/Tom Askew)

The WCHS players fly the Warrior flag moments after finishing off a 28-21 win over Habersham Central. (Photos/Tom Askew)

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Defense keys win over Habersham; 4-0 start first for program since 1975

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2020
It's been more than 40 years since the White County Warriors have started football season with four straight wins, but thanks to a 28-21 win over Habersham Central last Friday night, this year's squad can  add a 4-0 start to their resume.
Nealeigh Broadwell

Nealeigh Broadwell

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WC excels at Darlington

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The White County High School cross country teams put together at solid effort at the 17th annual Darlington Festival last Saturday at the Darlington School in Rome.
Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors will host and be the No. 1 seed in the 7-AAA tournament in October. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors will host and be the No. 1 seed in the 7-AAA tournament in October. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors clinch regular season area title

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 1, 2020
For the first time in program history, the White County Lady Warriors have claimed a regular season volleyball area title.

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Warrior JV, ninth grade, WCMS teams post wins

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The White County High School sub-varsity teams both picked up wins over the past two weeks. The Warriors' junior varsity squad started things off with a 26-14 win over Habersham Central on Sept. 10.