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Maddie Futch puts up a shot from close range during the first quarter of the Regon 7-AAAA matchup Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maddie Futch puts up a shot from close range during the first quarter of the Regon 7-AAAA matchup Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Late rally falls short, 51-45

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 16, 2020
For the first time in a long time, a pair of state-ranked basketball teams squared off Tuesday night in the White County High School gym. Unfortunately, the Lady Warriors came up on the short end of the stick. In a battle for the top spot in the Region 7-AAAA regular season race, No.
The middle school basketball regular season is almost over, and the White County Middle School teams are preparing to play for Mountain League titles next week.

The middle school basketball regular season is almost over, and the White County Middle School teams are preparing to play for Mountain League titles next week.

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WCMS teams set for tournament

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The middle school basketball regular season is almost over, and the White County Middle School teams are preparing to play for Mountain League titles next week. The WCMS finish off the regular season today, taking on Dawson County in four games.
Reece Dockery finishes off a move to the basket during the Warriors' win over Flowery Branch Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Reece Dockery finishes off a move to the basket during the Warriors' win over Flowery Branch Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors fly past Falcons in region matchup

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The White County Warriors got a much needed region win Tuesday night with a 61-48 victory over Flowery Branch in front of the home fans in Cleveland. The Warriors pulled their record to 9-9 on the year, and improved 2-4 in 7-AAAA play, while the Falcons dropped to 0-17 on the season.
Reece Dockery finishes off a move to the basket during the Warriors' win over Flowery Branch Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Reece Dockery finishes off a move to the basket during the Warriors' win over Flowery Branch Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Sullens third at Hook' Em Clash

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The White County High School wrestling team got in some holiday work last weekend at the Hook' Em Clash at Lambert High School in Suwanee. The traditional tournament served as part of the Warriors' preparation for the Region 7-AAAA Duals tournament Saturday in Alpharetta.
White County High school junior Dasha Cannon, No. 10, recently passed the 1,000-point plateau for her high school career. Cannon was recognized for the achievement followng the Lady Warriors' win over Denmark last Friday night in Cleveland. Shown with Cannon are, from left, Naomi Crumley, Rachel Lovell, Ellie Gearing, Bentley Cronic, and Maddie Futch. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County High school junior Dasha Cannon, No. 10, recently passed the 1,000-point plateau for her high school career. Cannon was recognized for the achievement followng the Lady Warriors' win over Denmark last Friday night in Cleveland. Shown with Cannon are, from left, Naomi Crumley, Rachel Lovell, Ellie Gearing, Bentley Cronic, and Maddie Futch. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Cannon tops 1,000-point mark

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
White County High school junior Dasha Cannon, No. 10, recently passed the 1,000-point plateau for her high school career. Cannon was recognized for the achievement followng the Lady Warriors' win over Denmark last Friday night in Cleveland.
Naomi Crumley paced the Lady Warrior attack Tuesday night with 16 points in the region win over Flowery Branch. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Naomi Crumley paced the Lady Warrior attack Tuesday night with 16 points in the region win over Flowery Branch. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors win 10 in a row

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 9, 2020
It was time for the White County Lady Warriors to send to a message to the rest of the Region 7-AAAA basketball teams, and they did just that Tuesday night in Cleveland, handing Flowery Branch a 64-49 loss and moving into sole possession of second place in the region standings.
Chad Bennett

Chad Bennett

Warriors take part in GACA Classic

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 2, 2020
White County had a three-person contingent take part in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's Georgia Army National Guard North-South All-Star Classic last weekend in Alpharetta. WCHS offensive coordinator Chad Bennett, junior J.
Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, left, and WCHS principal Mary Anne Collier, right, present a certificate to Craig Turner. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett, left, and WCHS principal Mary Anne Collier, right, present a certificate to Craig Turner. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Turner named 7-AAAA Athletic Director of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2019
White County High School athletic director Craig Turner has been named the Region 7-AAAA Athletic Director of the Year.
The Lady Warriors show off some Beach Bash hardware after posting a 3-0 record to win the Silver Bracket tournament at the Beach Bash last weekend in Panama City, Fla. (Photo/WCHS Lady Warriors Basketball)

The Lady Warriors show off some Beach Bash hardware after posting a 3-0 record to win the Silver Bracket tournament at the Beach Bash last weekend in Panama City, Fla. (Photo/WCHS Lady Warriors Basketball)

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Lady Warriors sweep at Beach Bash

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 26, 2019
The White County High School varsity basketball teams spent a few days in Florida last week, competing in the Beach Bash Christmas Tournament in Panama City, Fla. The WCHS teams played three games in the event, which featured more than 50 teams from around the Southeast.
Silas Mulligan uses a behind-the-back dribble to get out of trouble during the region game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Silas Mulligan uses a behind-the-back dribble to get out of trouble during the region game. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors drop region matchup

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Chestatee handed White County a key 7-AAAA loss Tuesday night in Gainesville, using some long-range shooting skills to knock of the  Warriors 63-57. The Warriors dropped to 1-3 in region play and 6-6 overall with the loss, which snapped the team's three-game winning streak.