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Ellie Gearing

Ellie Gearing

Lady Warriors look for podium spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 31, 2019
For the ninth year in a row, the White County girls' cross country team will be making the trek to Carrollton for the Georgia High School Association's cross country championships. The Lady Warriors will toe the start line at 9:45 a.m.
The White County Warriors celebrated Homecoming last Friday night by blasting West Hall 42-0 in a Region 7-AAAA matchup. WCHS quarterback J. Ben Haynes, above, accounted for all six of the Warriors touchdowns, running for three scores and passing for three touchdowns. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The White County Warriors celebrated Homecoming last Friday night by blasting West Hall 42-0 in a Region 7-AAAA matchup. WCHS quarterback J. Ben Haynes, above, accounted for all six of the Warriors touchdowns, running for three scores and passing for three touchdowns. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors smack Spartans, 42-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Homecoming is supposed to be a night to celebrate, and the White County Warriors made sure there was plenty to celebrate as they blasted West Hall 42-0 to pick up their first 7-AAAA win of the season.
Dasha Cannon

Dasha Cannon

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Sweet 16

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 24, 2019
UPDATE: The White County Lady Warrior volleyball team is heading to the Elite 8 of the state playoffs after defeating Richmond Academy Wednesday evening, Oct. 23, in Augusta. A full report will be featured in the Oct. 31, 2019, issue of the White County News. Below is the story from the Oct.
Junior quarterback J. Ben Haynes has passed for 1,295 yards, and rushed for 564 yards this season. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Junior quarterback J. Ben Haynes has passed for 1,295 yards, and rushed for 564 yards this season. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

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Time for stretch run

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 17, 2019
After back-to-back losses to a pair of state-ranked teams, the White County Warriors got a chance last week to catch their breath, heal their bodies and prepare for the final four week stretch of the regular season.
Senior Hope Thomas blocks a shot during the win over Chestatee last week at the region tournament. During the tournament, Thomas was named to the All-Region second team. (Photo/MarkTurner)

Senior Hope Thomas blocks a shot during the win over Chestatee last week at the region tournament. During the tournament, Thomas was named to the All-Region second team. (Photo/MarkTurner)

Block party

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors made a little history last week at the 7-AAAA volleyball tournament. The squad posted a third-place finish, earning a spot in the Class AAAA tournament.
Ellie Gearing

Ellie Gearing

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WC runners set for region

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 17, 2019
If there's any question about Region 7-AAAA being the best region in the state for cross country, take a peak at the latest Class AAAA rankings. The region has four teams in the Top 10 girls' list, including White County High School, while five teams are ranked in the Top 10 on the boys' side.
Lianna O'Kelly

Lianna O'Kelly

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Five Warriors on the squad

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors missed out on the Class AAAA softball playoffs this year, but the program is still well-represented on the 7-AAAA All-Region squad. The All-Region team was announced this week and WCHS had five players selected to the squad, which was voted on by the region coaches.
The White County High School JROTC Raider squad had another stellar effort at an event last weekeend at Grayson High School in Gwinnett County. Both the mixed team and male team brought home trophies. The male team finished third in CCR, PTT, and rope bridge, while the mixed team was first in the tire flip, PPT and CCR, and third in the team run and rope bridge. (Photo/WCHS)

The White County High School JROTC Raider squad had another stellar effort at an event last weekeend at Grayson High School in Gwinnett County. Both the mixed team and male team brought home trophies. The male team finished third in CCR, PTT, and rope bridge, while the mixed team was first in the tire flip, PPT and CCR, and third in the team run and rope bridge. (Photo/WCHS)

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JROTC Raiders

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The White County High School JROTC Raider squad had another stellar effort at an event last weekeend at Grayson High School in Gwinnett County. Both the mixed team and male team brought home trophies.
The Lady Warriors posted a runner-up finish in the girls' varsity division behind Oconee County. Members of the WCHS squad are, from left, assistant coach Tom O'Bryant, Josie Stover, Reese Vandegriff, Lily Gearing, Sydnee Nix, Maggie Davidson, head coach Matt Dover, Ellie Gearing, and Nealeigh Broadwell. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

The Lady Warriors posted a runner-up finish in the girls' varsity division behind Oconee County. Members of the WCHS squad are, from left, assistant coach Tom O'Bryant, Josie Stover, Reese Vandegriff, Lily Gearing, Sydnee Nix, Maggie Davidson, head coach Matt Dover, Ellie Gearing, and Nealeigh Broadwell. (Photo/WCHS Athletics)

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Lady Warriors take second place; O'Bryant wins middle school race

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 10, 2019
A huge number of high school athletes converged at Unicoi State Park last week for the annual Runners Fit Mountain Invitational.