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Warrior defenders Nate Bray, right, and Devin Norton, No. 44, close in on a Franklin County ball carrier during the spring game in Carnesville.

Warrior defenders Nate Bray, right, and Devin Norton, No. 44, close in on a Franklin County ball carrier during the spring game in Carnesville.

Warriors have busy summer slate

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The start of the 2022 high school football season is getting closer and closer with each passing day. The White County Warriors have 85 days until they open the season with a matchup against longtime rival North Hall on Aug, 19.
Tim Cokely

Tim Cokely

Search underway for next Warriors head football coach

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 2, 2021
White County High School is in search of a new football coach after Tim Cokely announced Nov. 29 he is stepping down position after leading the program for the past five years. Cokely, who was hired in 2017, released a statement Monday afternoon explaining his decision.
Tim Cokely

Tim Cokely

Cokely resigns as Warriors head football coach

News Staff
Monday, November 29, 2021
White County High School head football coach Tim Cokely announced his resignation Monday afternoon. “White County has been good to me and my family, and we are truly grateful for the trust they placed in us by allowing us to fill this role," Cokely said in a statement released Nov. 29.
White County's John Jarrard is brought down by a Copper Basin defender during the Mountain Athletic Conference's fifth-grade semifinal game last weekend at Lumpkin County High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County's John Jarrard is brought down by a Copper Basin defender during the Mountain Athletic Conference's fifth-grade semifinal game last weekend at Lumpkin County High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

White County has three youth teams headed to Super Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
White County will be in search of three youth football titles during the final week of play in the Mountain Athletic Conference. The Warriors' second grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade teams all head to Dawsonville for the MAC Super Bowl V games.
Bryson Cronic, left, and Darius Cannon celebrate after a touchdown during the Warriors' region win over Gilmer County last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Bryson Cronic, left, and Darius Cannon celebrate after a touchdown during the Warriors' region win over Gilmer County last Friday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors clinch playoff spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
For the fourth time in five years, the White County Warriors will be part of the GHSA state football playoffs. The Warriors clinched the state spot with a 52-25 win over Gilmer County last Friday night in Cleveland.
Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Colton Turner, left, tries to pull away from Lumpkin County's Cooper Scott after recovering a fumble during the Warriors' region win last Friday night in Dahlonega. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors keep pace in playoff hunt

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 28, 2021
With just a couple of games left on the regular season schedule, every game is a must-win for the White County Warriors in the race for a state playoff spot. The Warriors (3-5) answered the bell last Friday, posting a 49-13 win over Lumpkin County.
The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.

The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.

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WCMS Warriors play for title

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
The White County Middle School seventh grade football team heads to Jasper today in search of a Mountain Football League championship.
Alex Thornton, left, wraps up West Hall running back Blake McCray during the region win last Friday in Oakwood. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Alex Thornton, left, wraps up West Hall running back Blake McCray during the region win last Friday in Oakwood. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors blast Spartans, 42-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The White County Warriors got just what they needed last Friday night, blasting West Hall 42-0 for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season.
Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Trojans run past Warriors

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County Warriors are still looking for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season after dropping a 51-20 decision last Friday night to North Hall.