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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.

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MFL kicks off Saturday

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
On Saturday, six White County youth football teams will tee it up for the opening weekend of the 2020 Mountain Football Leauge season. The MFL consists of teams from White, Lumpkin, Gilmer, Dawson, Fannin, Pickens, and Union counties, along with Chestatee and Copper Basin, Tenn.
Katie Palmer had three hits in the region win last week over North Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katie Palmer had three hits in the region win last week over North Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors win extra inning battle at North Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Through the first few weeks of the season, the White County Lady Warriors are working hard to stay near the top of the leaderboard in the Region 7-AAA softball race. The squad had rolled off five straight region wins before dropping a road game to Gilmer County Tuesday in Ellijay.
The Warriors, led by, from left, Kane Lowery, Bryson Cronic, Alex Garcia, Seth Stonecypher, Malachi Zellars, Clayton Rogers, and Jaquez Williams charge onto the field for the start of the 2020 season Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The Warriors, led by, from left, Kane Lowery, Bryson Cronic, Alex Garcia, Seth Stonecypher, Malachi Zellars, Clayton Rogers, and Jaquez Williams charge onto the field for the start of the 2020 season Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Boys of Fall are back

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The wait was worth it for the White County Warriors. The start of the high school football was delayed for two weeks, but the Warriors made the most of their opportunity when they finally got a chance to step on the field for the first time in 2020.
Riley Stancil, leftl, J. Ben Haynes, right, and the Warriors take on Stephens County Friday night in Cleveland in the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Riley Stancil, leftl, J. Ben Haynes, right, and the Warriors take on Stephens County Friday night in Cleveland in the season opener. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors open with Stephens, attendance policy announced

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 3, 2020
For the past few months, football players and coaches have been putting in the work to get ready for the 2020 high school season. But with the COVID-19 pandemic going on, no one was sure the season would ever be played. Thankfully, the season will kick off this week.
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)

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)

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)

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.