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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.
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.
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.
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.