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"Josh Lane flashes a smile during the final seconds of the 144-pound championship match last week at the Area 6-AAA tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

"Josh Lane flashes a smile during the final seconds of the 144-pound championship match last week at the Area 6-AAA tournament. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Area 6-AAA Champions

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Mark Turner  The White County Warriors are sending nine wrestlers to the Class AAA state sectional this weekend in LaGrange.
Kyle Stringer, left, served as a graduate assistant at Truett McConnell. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

Kyle Stringer, left, served as a graduate assistant at Truett McConnell. TMU ATHLETICS/SPECIAL

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Stringer starts career at Southern Miss

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
by Mark Turner   When Kyle Stringer was a high school athlete, he decided to join the track team as a way to get in better shape for football season. Little did Stringer know that decision would have a major impact in this chosen career path.
Luician London, above, and the Warriors will compete in the 6-AAA Traditional tournament Friday in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN

Luician London, above, and the Warriors will compete in the 6-AAA Traditional tournament Friday in Dahlonega. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Ice storm alters sports schedule

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
by Mark Turner   The winter ice storm that ravaged White County shut down high school sports for a few days as Tuesday's Region 6-AAA basketball games with Chestatee were postponed.
John Jarrard puts up a shot over a Dawson County defender during the region game last Friday in Cleveland. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

John Jarrard puts up a shot over a Dawson County defender during the region game last Friday in Cleveland. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Warriors drop region games to Dawson, Lumpkin

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
by Mark Turner The White County Warriors faced two of the top teams in Region 6-AAA over the last week, dropping games to Lumpkin County and Dawson County.
Clay Christopher won all six of his matches during the Class AAA tournament, helping the Warriors earn their first-ever Top 4 finish in the duals event. MARK TURNER/WCN

Clay Christopher won all six of his matches during the Class AAA tournament, helping the Warriors earn their first-ever Top 4 finish in the duals event. MARK TURNER/WCN

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Duals HISTORY

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
by Mark Turner   The White County Warriors put together a stellar performance last weekend at the Class AAA State Duals Championships in Jefferson.
Zara Gosse celebrates after scoring in the final six seconds to lift the Lady Warriors to a 40-39 win over Lumpkin County Tuesday night in Dahlonega. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

Zara Gosse celebrates after scoring in the final six seconds to lift the Lady Warriors to a 40-39 win over Lumpkin County Tuesday night in Dahlonega. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL

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Lady Warriors rally past Lumpkin

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
by Mark Turner Things looked bleak for the White County girl's basketball team midway through the fourth quarter of their Region 6-AAA matchup with Lumpkin County Tuesday night in Dahlonega, but some late defensive pressure led to a 10-2 run and gave the Lady Warriors a 40-39 road win.
Colby Tilley

Colby Tilley

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TMU plans to honor former basketball legend

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Truett McConnell University is calling on alumni, friends, and supporters to act now as the Colby Tilley Court Campaign enters the final weeks leading up to the Colby Tilley Celebration Dinner on February 13.  Momentum is building, but critical support is still needed to reach the $150,000 goal.
The Warriors celebrated moments after securing a state tournament berth last Saturday at the Region 6-AAA tournament in Cleveland. The Warriors beat North Hall in the match for second place to earn the state spot along with Dawson County, the 6-AAA champions. MARK TURNER/WCN

The Warriors celebrated moments after securing a state tournament berth last Saturday at the Region 6-AAA tournament in Cleveland. The Warriors beat North Hall in the match for second place to earn the state spot along with Dawson County, the 6-AAA champions. MARK TURNER/WCN

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State Duals Bid

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
By Mark Turner For the first time in the current format to set the field for the Georgia High School Association's state duals tournament, the White County Warriors have a ticket to the big dance.
Hunter Smith, a 2025 state runner-up, will be a key part of the Warriors' lineup as they chase the Region 6-AAA title Saturday in Cleveland. JENNIFER KING/SPECIAL

Hunter Smith, a 2025 state runner-up, will be a key part of the Warriors' lineup as they chase the Region 6-AAA title Saturday in Cleveland. JENNIFER KING/SPECIAL

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Warriors set to host 6-AAA Duals Saturday at WCHS

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
by Mark Turner The stage is set to find out who is the best wrestling team in 6-AAA, as White County High School hosts the region duals tournament Saturday in Cleveland.