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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.
The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School. The group consisted of, from left, offensive coordinator Chad Bennett, seniors Cameron Sizemore, Jacob Anderson, Jesse Thomas, and Clay Bolton. The WCHS players were part of the  East team, which dropped a 10-7 decision to the West squad. (Photo/White County FCA)

The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School. The group consisted of, from left, offensive coordinator Chad Bennett, seniors Cameron Sizemore, Jacob Anderson, Jesse Thomas, and Clay Bolton. The WCHS players were part of the  East team, which dropped a 10-7 decision to the West squad. (Photo/White County FCA)

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FCA All-Stars

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School.
Dasha Cannon works in the lane between two defenders during Tuesday night's win over Chestatee. Cannon, a junior, was honored during the game for going over the 1,000-point total in her high school career. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon works in the lane between two defenders during Tuesday night's win over Chestatee. Cannon, a junior, was honored during the game for going over the 1,000-point total in her high school career. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors stay hot

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors picked up a key region win Tuesday night in Gainesville, knocking off Chestatee, 53-37. The win was the fourth straight for the Lady Warriors as they improved to 7-5 overall and 3-1 in 7-AAAA play.
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.