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Quarterback J. Ben Haynes keyed a fourth-quarter comeback to help the Warriors erase an 11-point deficit and rally past North Hall 34-31 Friday night in Gainesville. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Quarterback J. Ben Haynes keyed a fourth-quarter comeback to help the Warriors erase an 11-point deficit and rally past North Hall 34-31 Friday night in Gainesville. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors rally for a Trojan takedown

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 26, 2019
There's no such thing as a bad win; but some wins just mean a little bit more. Last Friday night in Gainesville, the White County Warriors (3-1) picked up a win they will remember for a long time, rallying from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to knock off North Hall, 34-31.
Nealeigh Broadwell was among the top runners for WCHS at the Eye Opener Invitational in South Carolina. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Nealeigh Broadwell was among the top runners for WCHS at the Eye Opener Invitational in South Carolina. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Runners set for busy two weeks

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 26, 2019
On Saturday, the White County High School cross country team takes part in the Darlington Festival in  Rome. The meet kicks off a busy couple of weeks for the Warrior squads as the runners will race four times in a span of 15 days to wrap up the regular season schedule.
Karlie Burke reacts after a point during the Senior Night win last week over Madison County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Karlie Burke reacts after a point during the Senior Night win last week over Madison County. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Lady Warriors grab Senior Night victory

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The White County Lady Warrior volleyball team celebrated Senior Night last week with a five-set win over Madison County. The Lady Warriors honored this year's senior group – Hope Thomas, Kyleigh Johnson, Karlie Burke, Kendall Pardue, Alyssa Bertie and Aliza Johnson – during a pre-game ceremony.
WCHS head coach Drew Owens, left, talks with senior Rachel Brock during the Senior Night win over West Hall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS head coach Drew Owens, left, talks with senior Rachel Brock during the Senior Night win over West Hall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors get Senior Night victory

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 19, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors' softball team celebrated Senior Night in style Tuesday, blasting West Hall 15-0 in a 7-AAAA matchup in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors needed only three innings to post the win over the Lady Spartans.
WCHS senior Jesse Thomas, No. 2, had a career-high 126 yards on five receptions, including a 52-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of the win over Pickens County, (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS senior Jesse Thomas, No. 2, had a career-high 126 yards on five receptions, including a 52-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of the win over Pickens County, (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

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Late touchdown lifts Warriors to 27-20 win

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 19, 2019
In a game filled with big plays, missed opportunities, and a lot of rain, the White County Warriors pulled out a much-needed win last Friday night, knocking off Pickens County 27-20.
White County's Nix Burkett, trips up Habersham Central's Grayson Taylor during the Raiders' win over the Warriors last Friday night in Mt. Airy. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County's Nix Burkett, trips up Habersham Central's Grayson Taylor during the Raiders' win over the Warriors last Friday night in Mt. Airy. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Raiders hold off Warrior rally, 42-28

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 12, 2019
A second-half rally came up short as the White County Warriors suffered their first loss of the season last Friday night, falling to Habersham Central 42-28 in Mount Airy.
The White County High School JROTC Raiders' mixed team took the top honors during the season-opening competition last weekend at North Forsyth High School. The WCHS athletes, including Riley Egerton, competed in events such as the gauntlet, team tire flip, rope bridge, biathlon obstacle course, Marine obstacle course, and cross-country-rescue during the competition. See more photos in this week's White County News.

The White County High School JROTC Raiders' mixed team took the top honors during the season-opening competition last weekend at North Forsyth High School. The WCHS athletes, including Riley Egerton, competed in events such as the gauntlet, team tire flip, rope bridge, biathlon obstacle course, Marine obstacle course, and cross-country-rescue during the competition. See more photos in this week's White County News.

JROTC Raiders win opening competition

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The White County High School JROTC Raiders' mixed team took the top honors during the season-opening competition last weekend at North Forsyth High School.
Kyleigh Johnson, right, sets up Hope Thomas for a kill during thea win over West Hall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Kyleigh Johnson, right, sets up Hope Thomas for a kill during thea win over West Hall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WCHS volleyball splits region matches

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The White County Lady Warriors picked up a region win Tuesday night, knocking off West Hall during a 7-AAAA tri-match in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors dropped a region match to No.
Sydnee Nix leads a pack of runners through the first mile of the varisty girls' race at the North Hall Invitational. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Sydnee Nix leads a pack of runners through the first mile of the varisty girls' race at the North Hall Invitational. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors finish second at North Hall meet

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The White County cross country teams put together a solid performance to the North Hall Invitational last week in Gainesville. The Lady Warriors finished second among 20 teams in the girls' varsity division, while the Warriors were 11th among 23 teams.
Liana O'Kelly delivers a pitch last week during the Lady Warriors' win over Chestatee. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

Liana O'Kelly delivers a pitch last week during the Lady Warriors' win over Chestatee. (Photos/Staci Sulhoff)

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Lady Warriors sweep Chestatee

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The White County High School softball team picked up it's first two region wins of the season with a sweep over Chestatee last week. The Lady Warriors (7-6) got a big offensive performances in both games to take the season series and improve their 7-AAAA mark to 2-5 on the year.