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Wyatt Bass finished second in a pair of races at the regional qualifier. (Photo/Katie Bass)

Wyatt Bass finished second in a pair of races at the regional qualifier. (Photo/Katie Bass)

Bass earns fourth trip to national race

Cleveland’s Wyatt Bass is headed back to the dirt bike racing national stage. Bass, an 11-year-old, has qualified once again for the largest amateur motocross race in the world – the 38th Annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. The event will be held July 30-Aug.
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News update

Sosebee excels in SWB bullpen

Through the first four months of the season, White County High School graduate David Sosebee has been a standout in Scranton/ Wilkes Barre's bullpen. In his first full season at the Triple A level, Sosebee has carved out a  premium spot among the RailRiders' relief pitching corps.
With the GHSA set to begin the region realignment process this fall, WCHS could be competing against region foes like Denmark, Marist, Blessed Trinity and Flowery Branch for the last time during the 2019-2020 academic year. (Photo/Mark Turner)

With the GHSA set to begin the region realignment process this fall, WCHS could be competing against region foes like Denmark, Marist, Blessed Trinity and Flowery Branch for the last time during the 2019-2020 academic year. (Photo/Mark Turner)

GHSA changes realigment plan; begins work on regions

The Georgia High School Association recently made a big change to the the region realignment rules that govern high school athletics around the state. During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on July 18, a motion was passed to reword By-Law 4.
Team Georgia members are, from left, Ainsley Cowart, Sara Im, Ava Merrill, Kimberly Shen, Mikayla Dubnik and White County High School's Catie Craig. (Photo/Georgia State Golf Association)

Team Georgia members are, from left, Ainsley Cowart, Sara Im, Ava Merrill, Kimberly Shen, Mikayla Dubnik and White County High School's Catie Craig. (Photo/Georgia State Golf Association)

Craig earns a spot in Team Georgia lineup

White County High School golfer Catie Craig is making some noise this summer on the Georgia State Golf Association junior tour. In June, Craig was one of six players to earn a spot on Team Georgia for the 2019 Georgia-South Carolina Girls' Junior Challenge in August.
Crawford about to cross the finish line.

Crawford about to cross the finish line.

Locals run in Peachtree Road Race

On July 4, Atlanta hosted the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race – and for 35 of those years, local runner Jim Crawford has gone start to finish. Crawford, 79, began participating in the race in 1984 as an experienced long-distance runner with previous marathons to his credit.
Dino Stavros, son of Jamie and Pete Stavros of Cleveland, and a rising freshman at White County High School, is off to Colorado to compete for the US Club Soccer 2019 National Cup

Dino Stavros, son of Jamie and Pete Stavros of Cleveland, and a rising freshman at White County High School, is off to Colorado to compete for the US Club Soccer 2019 National Cup

Stavros competes for national soccer title

Dino Stavros, son of Jamie and Pete Stavros of Cleveland, and a rising freshman at White County High School, is off to Colorado to compete for the US Club Soccer 2019 National Cup.
Cam Wilson, left, jumps in front of receiver Trevor Butler to pick off a pass during a one-on-one drill Tuesday morning at the White County Middle School stadium. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cam Wilson, left, jumps in front of receiver Trevor Butler to pick off a pass during a one-on-one drill Tuesday morning at the White County Middle School stadium. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCMS squad learning new system

It's been a summer of transition for the White County Middle School football program. Thanks to a change at the top of the coaching staff, the Warriors have spent part of the summer learning a new system.
WCHS sophomore running back Zion McMullen bounces off a block by Jacob Anderson during the team's workout Tuesday morning at the football complex.  (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS sophomore running back Zion McMullen bounces off a block by Jacob Anderson during the team's workout Tuesday morning at the football complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors working toward Aug. 15 scrimmage

The heat turned up this week and it's officially the dog days of summer for high school football players and coaches who have been working pretty much every day for the past month in preparation for the 2019 season.
Senior Hope Thomas is one of many veteran players on the WCHS varsity roster. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Senior Hope Thomas is one of many veteran players on the WCHS varsity roster. (Photo/Mark Turner)

SUMMER WORK PICKS UP FOR WCHS TEAM

Last winter, the White County Lady Warriors put together the most successful season in the history of the school's volleyball program. The WCHS squad put together a 20-12 run during the 2018 campaign, finishing third in the 7-AAAA tournament and earning a spot in the Class AAAA state tournament.
The Lady Warriors return a wealth of experience, including sophomore pitcher Reagan Dunagan. (Photo/Mark Turner)

The Lady Warriors return a wealth of experience, including sophomore pitcher Reagan Dunagan. (Photo/Mark Turner)

BUSY MONTH AHEAD FOR SOFTBALL SQUAD

The White County High School softball team is less than a month away from opening the 2019 season. The Lady Warriors can't officially start fall practice unitl July 2?