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WCHS linebacker Dylan Archer, No. 33, brings down Denmark's Teddy Davenport during the region game last Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS linebacker Dylan Archer, No. 33, brings down Denmark's Teddy Davenport during the region game last Friday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Danes end Warriors' playoff plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 31, 2019
For the second year in the row, the White County Warriors suffered a heart-breaking loss to Denmark. But unlike last year's loss to the Danes, the Warriors' 28-21 loss last Friday night knocked the Warriors out of the playoff hunt.
Jenna Ash soars for a kill attempt during the Lady Warriors' match against LaFayette Saturday in the Elite Eight matchup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jenna Ash soars for a kill attempt during the Lady Warriors' match against LaFayette Saturday in the Elite Eight matchup. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Playoff run ends

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors' post-season run came to an end last Saturday in the Class AAAA quarterfinals. The Lady Warriors (24-14) dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 9 LaFayette in an Elite Eight matchup. The trip to the Final Eight was a first for the Lady Warriors' program.
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.