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Javier Rodriguez, left, and Evan Gaffney both earned All-Conference honors this season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Javier Rodriguez, left, and Evan Gaffney both earned All-Conference honors this season. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Gaffney, Rodriguez pick up AAC honors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Two members of the Truett McConnell men's soccer team earned spots in the Appalachian Athletic Conference All-Conference first team. Keeper Evan Gaffney and midfielder Javier Rodriguez were among a handful of players to earn the conference honors.
Abby Maxwell was named the AAC All-Conference first team. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Abby Maxwell was named the AAC All-Conference first team. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Lady Bears wrap up stellar volleyball season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
A season to remember recently came to an end for the Truett McConnell volleyball team. The Lady Bears capped off the best season in school history with a run to the semifinals of the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament. The playoff run included an upset victory over No.
White County High School soccer standout Cassidy Campbell is headed to the next level after recently signing a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Young Harris College. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

White County High School soccer standout Cassidy Campbell is headed to the next level after recently signing a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Young Harris College. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

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Campbell signs with Young Harris

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
White County High School soccer standout Cassidy Campbell is headed to the next level after recently signing a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Young Harris College. Campbell has been part of the Lady Warriors success on the pitch the past three years.
Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson

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Johnson, Patriots post NAIA upset

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
White County High School graduate Adam Johnson and the University of the Cumberlands Patriots are headed to the quarterfinal round of the NAIA Football Championship Series. Johnson and the Patriots upset No.
Madison Wright, Lauren Bergevine, and Tori Wilson take the field before the start of the NAIA national tournament game last week in West Palm Beach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Madison Wright, Lauren Bergevine, and Tori Wilson take the field before the start of the NAIA national tournament game last week in West Palm Beach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears fall in NAIA opener

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
For the second consecutive season, the Truett McConnell women's soccer team saw its national tournament hopes dashed with an opening round loss.
Members of the White County Warriors basketball team are, front from left, Reece Dockery, Rylee Higgins, Alex Thornton, Will Sampson, Marty James, Dylan Sargent, and Jimmy King; back row, head coach Wade Mawdesley, Darius Cannon, Silas Mulligan, Kenny Simpson, Jadon Yeh, JD Trowell, Cooper Turner, Riley Egerton, assistant coach Robbie Bailey, and assistant coach Chris Black. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Members of the White County Warriors basketball team are, front from left, Reece Dockery, Rylee Higgins, Alex Thornton, Will Sampson, Marty James, Dylan Sargent, and Jimmy King; back row, head coach Wade Mawdesley, Darius Cannon, Silas Mulligan, Kenny Simpson, Jadon Yeh, JD Trowell, Cooper Turner, Riley Egerton, assistant coach Robbie Bailey, and assistant coach Chris Black. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors look to get back in state mix

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The White County Warriors will look a little different look this year under second-year head coach Wade Mawdesley. With Austin Harris, who started for the three years and eclipsed the 1,000-point mark last season, graduating, the Warriors are employing an up-tempo transition offense.
Members of the White County Lady Warriors basketball team are, front from left, Chandler Weaver, Camyrn McAfee, Makenna Moose, Dasha Cannon, Maddie Futch, Kinsey Dockery, Chesnee Freeman, and Madison Adams; back row, Rachel Harris, Naomi Roberts, Naomi Crumley, Rachel Lovell, Bentley Cronic, Ellie Gearing, and Caitlyn Gailey. Not shown is Clair Beckman. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Members of the White County Lady Warriors basketball team are, front from left, Chandler Weaver, Camyrn McAfee, Makenna Moose, Dasha Cannon, Maddie Futch, Kinsey Dockery, Chesnee Freeman, and Madison Adams; back row, Rachel Harris, Naomi Roberts, Naomi Crumley, Rachel Lovell, Bentley Cronic, Ellie Gearing, and Caitlyn Gailey. Not shown is Clair Beckman. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Lady Warriors aim for third state trip

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The past two seasons for the White County Lady Warriors' basketball team have ended with a lot of frustration and heart break in the opening round of the Class AAAA tournament. This year, the Lady Warriors are hoping that the third time, is in fact, the charm.
Cooper Turner

Cooper Turner

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WC places five on All-Region team

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The high school football season is winding down with the state playoffs, so it's time to start handing out some post-season honors. On Tuesday, the 7-AAAA All-Region team was announced, with five White County High School players among the list of the region's best players.
Sasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors are looking to make their third straight trip to the Class AAAA tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Sasha Cannon and the Lady Warriors are looking to make their third straight trip to the Class AAAA tournament. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warrior squads ready for big year on the floor

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 21, 2019
With the recent news about White County High School moving down to Class AAA next year, the school's basketball teams are tipping off their final season as part of Region 7-AAAA.
Jennifer McCall, right, scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period to give the Bears their first AAC tournament title. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Jennifer McCall, right, scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period to give the Bears their first AAC tournament title. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears grab AAC soccer title

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Staff report   T he Truett McConnell women's soccer team made history last week, winning the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament title. The Bears (18-2) pulled off the feat with a 2-1 double-overtime win over Tennessee Wesleyan in the league title match in Cleveland.