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The White County Middle School Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Dawson County in the championship game last week at the WCMS gym. The Warriors finished the year with a 14-3 record. MARK TURNER/WCN.

The White County Middle School Warriors show off the NGML trophy after beating Dawson County in the championship game last week at the WCMS gym. The Warriors finished the year with a 14-3 record. MARK TURNER/WCN.

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Warriors win eighth grade title; Lady Warriors' seventh grade team finishes second in tourney

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
by Mark Turner The White County Middle School eighth grade boy's basketball team capped off the 2025 season by winning the North Georgia Mountain League championship last week in Cleveland.
Kara Watkins. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Kara Watkins. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Championship Week

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The White County Middle School eighth-grade boy's team and the seventh-grade girl's team took aim at North Georgia Mountain League titles on Wednesday in the final games of the 2025 season. Cash Lowery and the Warriors took on Dawson County in the boy's title game in Cleveland.
Lucci Nelson, above was one of three WCMS wrestlers to win an individual title at the NGML tournament. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL.

Lucci Nelson, above was one of three WCMS wrestlers to win an individual title at the NGML tournament. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL.

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WCMS wins Mountain League Duals title

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
by Mark Turner The White County Middle School wrestling hasn't won a team title in almost two decades, but that long drought came to an end last week as the Warriors claimed the North Georgia Mountain League duals title in Elijay.
Aslyn Burkett, shown in an early season game, had 23 points in the win over Jefferson. MARK TURNER/WCN

Aslyn Burkett, shown in an early season game, had 23 points in the win over Jefferson. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Lady Warriors slay Dragons, move to 7-0

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
by Mark Turner The White County High School basketball open the Region 6-AAA schedule Friday night with a showdown with North Hall at the WCHS gym. The matchup is the first of two region doubleheaders for the WCHS teams before the Christmas break.
UGA head coach Kirby Smart picks up some hardware after the Georgia Bulldogs rolled past Alabama last weekend in the SEC Championship game in Atlanta. KEITH BARLOW/CNI

UGA head coach Kirby Smart picks up some hardware after the Georgia Bulldogs rolled past Alabama last weekend in the SEC Championship game in Atlanta. KEITH BARLOW/CNI

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Dogs set to chase another national title

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Georgia Bulldogs dominated Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship games last weekend in Atlanta, posting a 28-7 win over the Crimson Tide for third fourth SEC title under head coach Kirby Smart. UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes to lead the way and No.
Josh Lane picks up a Stephens County wrestler during the Warriors' win over the Indians on Senior Night. MARK TURNER/WCN.

Josh Lane picks up a Stephens County wrestler during the Warriors' win over the Indians on Senior Night. MARK TURNER/WCN.

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WC celebrates Senior Night with three wins

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By Mark Turner The White County Warriors celebrated Senior Night with three wins Tuesday night, knocking off Stephens County, Franklin County and Fannin County.
Cash Lowery and the WCMS eighth grade team is 10-2 this season. MARK TURNER/WCN

Cash Lowery and the WCMS eighth grade team is 10-2 this season. MARK TURNER/WCN

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WCMS teams gear up for tournament

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
by Mark Turner The White County Middle School basketball teams have hit the final leg of the regular season as they get ready for the North Georgia Mountain League tournament in two weeks.
Sam Harkins picked up several wins in the 165-pound class during the duals tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

Sam Harkins picked up several wins in the 165-pound class during the duals tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Warriors compete at Dawson Duals

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Staff report The White County Warriors got some mat work in last week before Thanksgiving, taking part in a duals  tournament at Dawson County High High School. The Warriors will compete in the Battle at the Bluff on Saturday at Cherokee Bluff High School.
The TMU women's soccer team has a lot to celebrate after earning the program's first-ever spot in the NAIA quarterfinals. The Lady Bears will try to conintue the magical post-season run this afternoon against Embry-Riddle. TMU ATHLETICS/PECIAL.

The TMU women's soccer team has a lot to celebrate after earning the program's first-ever spot in the NAIA quarterfinals. The Lady Bears will try to conintue the magical post-season run this afternoon against Embry-Riddle. TMU ATHLETICS/PECIAL.

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Lady Bears get Elite 8 berth with penalty kick win over No. 7 Grace

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
by Mark Turner For the first time in program history, the Truett McConnell women's soccer team is headed to the Elite Eight round of the NAIA national tournament.