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After more than a month of appeals, the Georgia High School Association has finalized the region realignment plan beginning next year.

After more than a month of appeals, the Georgia High School Association has finalized the region realignment plan beginning next year.

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New regions finalized by GHSA

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 19, 2019
After more than a month of appeals, the Georgia High School Association has finalized the region realignment plan beginning next year.
Jadon Yeh finshes off a drive to the basket during the first quarter of the Warriors' win over West Hall Tuesday night in Oakwood. Yeh tied Silas Mulligan for scoring honors with 16 points. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Jadon Yeh finshes off a drive to the basket during the first quarter of the Warriors' win over West Hall Tuesday night in Oakwood. Yeh tied Silas Mulligan for scoring honors with 16 points. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors hold off Spartans for region win

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The White County Warriors went on the road Tuesday night in search of their first 7-AAAA win of the season. The team found what it was looking for at West Hall, handing the Spartans a 63-54 loss.
Naomi Crumley pushes the ball up the court during the Lady Warriors' region win over West Hall Tuesday night in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Naomi Crumley pushes the ball up the court during the Lady Warriors' region win over West Hall Tuesday night in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors roll past West Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors came up with their biggest offensive performance of the season Tuesday night in Oakwood in a 79-44 win over West Hall.The Lady Warriors (4-5) improved to 2-1 in Region 7-AAAA with the win, while West Hall dropped to 2-6 overall and 0-2 in region play.
WCHS quarterback J. Ben Haynes runs away from Blessed Trinity's Grayson Gilder during the regular season finale in November.Haynes was a 7-AAAA All-region pick this season after leading the region in passing yardage and total touchdowns. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS quarterback J. Ben Haynes runs away from Blessed Trinity's Grayson Gilder during the regular season finale in November.Haynes was a 7-AAAA All-region pick this season after leading the region in passing yardage and total touchdowns. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Haynes selected to GACA All-Star game

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 12, 2019
White County quarterback J. Ben Haynes will spend some time on the football field during the Christmas break after receiving an invitation last week to the GACA North/South All-Star Classic. The game will be played Sunday, Dec. 29,  at Denmark High School in Alpharetta.
Seth Stonecypher took top honors in the 182-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Seth Stonecypher took top honors in the 182-pound division. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Kings of the Mountain

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The White County Warriors put together a fifth-place finish at the King of the Mountain Tournament last weekend in Hiawassee, led by a pair of individual champions.
Enocka Franky, No. 15, had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bears' win over Toccoa Falls College last week. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Enocka Franky, No. 15, had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bears' win over Toccoa Falls College last week. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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Truett sweeps Toccoa Falls

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Truett McConnell basketball swept a pair of games from Toccoa Falls College last week before heading into the Thanksgiving break. The Bears knocked off the Screaming Eagles 71-68, the women's team posted a 70-45 rout.
Paisley Cathey goes up for a layup during the WCMS seventh-grade girls win over Dawson County. The Lady Warriors are 7-0 this season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Paisley Cathey goes up for a layup during the WCMS seventh-grade girls win over Dawson County. The Lady Warriors are 7-0 this season. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCMS basketball teams pick up wins

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The White County Middle School basketball teams are headed toward the mid-point of the regular season. The WCHS teams returned from Thanksgiving break this week, taking on Dawson County in four games.
WCHS junior Devin Sullens and Sidney Sullens became the first brother/sister duo to advance to a championship match at the 2019 GSHA State Championships last February in Macon. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS junior Devin Sullens and Sidney Sullens became the first brother/sister duo to advance to a championship match at the 2019 GSHA State Championships last February in Macon. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Back on the mat

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 5, 2019
After a slow start to the season due to some illness and injuries, the White County High School wrestling team is ready to begin the grind that leads to the Class AAAA tournament in February.
Maddie Futch scores over Blessed Trinity's Erin Hynekamp during the Lady Warriors' region win Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maddie Futch scores over Blessed Trinity's Erin Hynekamp during the Lady Warriors' region win Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors notch region win

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 5, 2019
It was Throwback Night on Tuesday for the White County High School basketball teams, and for the Lady Warriors it meant it's back to their winning ways. The Lady Warriors (3-4, 1-0) opened the 7-AAAA schedule with a 53-38 win over Blessed Trinity.
Marlon Allen had 12 points and three steals against Bryan College.

Marlon Allen had 12 points and three steals against Bryan College.

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Bears suffer first losses of season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
After a 4-0 start, the Truett McConnell Bears have dropped two games in a row heading into the holiday break. The Bears dropped a 90-81 decision to Bluefield College last Saturday in Virginia. The loss dropped the Bears to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in Appalachian Athletic Conference play.