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Heaven Gholston, right, and the Warriors will take on Lumpkin County in a region matchup next fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Football schedule reflects new setup

Mark Turner

Thursday, January 23, 2020

For Tim Cokely and the rest of the White County Warriors' football program, the 2020 season can't get here fast enough. The Warriors, along with the rest of the WCHS athletic teams, will have a new home next year, dropping down to Class AAA for the first time since 2013.

The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School. The group consisted of, from left, offensive coordinator Chad Bennett, seniors Cameron Sizemore, Jacob Anderson, Jesse Thomas, and Clay Bolton. The WCHS players were part of the East team, which dropped a 10-7 decision to the West squad. (Photo/White County FCA)

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FCA All-Stars

News Staff

Thursday, December 19, 2019

The White County High School football program was well-represented at the Fellowship of Chrisian Athletes East-West All-Star Classic Monday night at North Hall High School.

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.

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.

Offensive lineman Jacob Anderson, left, works against Eli Godfrey during an 11-on-11 drill at practice last week. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors, Indians meet in Toccoa for scrimmage

Mark Turner

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Are you ready for some Thursday Night Football? The White County Warriors are, and they'll get a chance to get on the field tonight in Toccoa, taking on Stephens County in a pre-season scrimmage.

Members of the White County football team pose with Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Vic Beasley after practice last Saturday at the team's complex in Flowery Branch.

Warriors attend Falcons' practice session

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2019

A group of White County High School football players got a chance last weekend to get a close look at the Atlanta Falcons. The WCHS players were special guests of the Falcons during a practice session July 27 at the team's headquarters in Flowery Branch.

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)

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WCMS squad learning new system

Mark Turner

Thursday, July 18, 2019

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.