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WCHS softball coach Drew Owens, shown last year during a summer workout, will be allowed to work out his players when the conditioning program begins in two weeks. (Photos/Mark Turner)

WCHS softball coach Drew Owens, shown last year during a summer workout, will be allowed to work out his players when the conditioning program begins in two weeks. (Photos/Mark Turner)

A New Start

Mark Turner
Friday, May 29, 2020
The Georgia High School Association began the process of restarting high school athletics in Georgia, announcing a plan for summer conditioning to begin on June 8. Since the middle of March, high school athletics in the state has been shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
White County High School senior Bentley Cronic will continue her academic and athletic career at Piedmont College in the fall. Cronic signed a letter of intent this week to become part of the Lady Lions' basketball program. Piedmont College is a NCAA D-III college in Demorest. The Lady Lions finished 19-9 this past season, and have won three of the last four USA South tournament titles. Shown during the signing ceremony are, from from left, Galen Robinson, Amanda Robinson, Bentley Cronic, Thad Cronic, and C

White County High School senior Bentley Cronic will continue her academic and athletic career at Piedmont College in the fall. Cronic signed a letter of intent this week to become part of the Lady Lions' basketball program. Piedmont College is a NCAA D-III college in Demorest. The Lady Lions finished 19-9 this past season, and have won three of the last four USA South tournament titles. Shown during the signing ceremony are, from from left, Galen Robinson, Amanda Robinson, Bentley Cronic, Thad Cronic, and C

Cronic signs with Piedmont College

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
White County High School senior Bentley Cronic will continue her academic and athletic career at Piedmont College in the fall. Cronic signed a letter of intent this week to become part of the Lady Lions' basketball program. Piedmont College is a NCAA D-III college in Demorest.
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.

McCue among Positive Athlete winners

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 14, 2020
White County High School senior Maria McCue is among more than 20 Northeast Georgia student-athletes to be recognized by Positive Athlete Georgia this spring.
The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

The Warriors' football team, along with the WCHS softball, cross country, volleyball, and competiton cheer teams are hoping to kick off the 2020 season this fall. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff.)

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High school teams play waiting game as GHSA mulls future plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
by Mark Turner White County News   I n 106 days, the White County Warriors are scheduled to kick off the 2020 high school football season, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the start of football, and the rest of the fall sports, is still up in the air.
The senior members of the White County High School track team are, front from left, Evelyn Vanderbunt, Will Sampson, Jacob Anderson, Cory Ezzard, Nix Burkett, and Rachel Lovell; back row, Amelia Beckett, Alyssa Bertie, Azalee Stancel, Ellie Gearing, Kylie Johnson, and Maggie Davidson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

The senior members of the White County High School track team are, front from left, Evelyn Vanderbunt, Will Sampson, Jacob Anderson, Cory Ezzard, Nix Burkett, and Rachel Lovell; back row, Amelia Beckett, Alyssa Bertie, Azalee Stancel, Ellie Gearing, Kylie Johnson, and Maggie Davidson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warrior squads had big plans for lost season

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 30, 2020
This week, White County High School was set to host the Region 7-AAAA track meet. But instead of running, jumping, throwing, and competing, the WCHS athletes, along with all of the other track athletes from around the state, are sitting at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cassidy Campbell

Cassidy Campbell

WC places 10 on All-Region soccer teams

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Although the high school soccer season came to an sudden end in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, it didn't stop several White County High School players from earning 7-AAAA All-Region honors. The Lady Warriors, who ended the season at No.
Michael Copley

Michael Copley

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Copley added to football staff

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County Warriors football program added a big piece to its coaching staff last week when Michael Copley was approved by the board of education. According to WCHS head coach Tim Cokely, Copley will take on on the role of defensive coordinator, and strength and conditioning coordinator.
Robbie Bailey

Robbie Bailey

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WCHS tabs Bailey for basketball job

Mark Turner
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The White County Warriors will have a new coach when they take the floor next winter for the start of the high school basketball season. Robbie Bailey, who spent last season with the Warriors as an assistant coach, was approved for the top job last week by the board of education.