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White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

McCue among Positive Athlete winners

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 14, 2020
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.
The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

WCRD opens fall registration

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The White County Recreation Department opened registration for fall sports this week, with a hopeful eye toward the future.
Dawson Day

Dawson Day

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TMU's Day earns NAIA All-America golf honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Truett McConnell's Dawson Day has been named to the 2020 NAIA PING All-America third team and the 2020 NAIA PING South All-Region team. "Dawson has had a tremendous career at TMU," Head Coach Steve Patton said.
The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

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High school teams play waiting game as GHSA mulls future plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
by Mark Turner White County News   I n 106 days, the White County Warriors are scheduled to kick off the 2020 high school football season, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the start of football, and the rest of the fall sports, is still up in the air.
Sinead O'Bryant

Sinead O'Bryant

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O'Bryant excels in athletics and in the classroom

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Sautee-Nacoochee's Sinéad O’Bryan has been honored with an Academic Excellence Award in Biological Sciences by the Augusta University College of Science & Mathematics. She is a member of the AU cross-country and track and field team and has been recognized as a two-time NCAA Academic All-American.
The senior members of the White County High School track team are, front from left, Evelyn Vanderbunt, Will Sampson, Jacob Anderson, Cory Ezzard, Nix Burkett, and Rachel Lovell; back row, Amelia Beckett, Alyssa Bertie, Azalee Stancel, Ellie Gearing, Kylie Johnson, and Maggie Davidson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The senior members of the White County High School track team are, front from left, Evelyn Vanderbunt, Will Sampson, Jacob Anderson, Cory Ezzard, Nix Burkett, and Rachel Lovell; back row, Amelia Beckett, Alyssa Bertie, Azalee Stancel, Ellie Gearing, Kylie Johnson, and Maggie Davidson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warrior squads had big plans for lost season

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 30, 2020
This week, White County High School was set to host the Region 7-AAAA track meet. But instead of running, jumping, throwing, and competing, the WCHS athletes, along with all of the other track athletes from around the state, are sitting at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cassidy Campbell

Cassidy Campbell

WC places 10 on All-Region soccer teams

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Although the high school soccer season came to an sudden end in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, it didn't stop several White County High School players from earning 7-AAAA All-Region honors.
Michael Copley

Michael Copley

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Copley added to football staff

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County Warriors football program added a big piece to its coaching staff last week when Michael Copley was approved by the board of education. According to WCHS head coach Tim Cokely, Copley will take on on the role of defensive coordinator, and strength and conditioning coordinator.
Robbie Bailey

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WCHS tabs Bailey for basketball job

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County Warriors will have a new coach when they take the floor next winter for the start of the high school basketball season. Robbie Bailey, who spent last season with the Warriors as an assistant coach, was approved for the top job last week by the board of education.