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Smith steps down

Mark Turner
Thursday, November 4, 2021
After a four straight trips to the state tournament, the White County Lady Warrior volleyball program is looking for a new head coach. Shannon Smith announced this week she is stepping down after four years.
Brooklyn Thomason, left, and Maggie Blair celebrate after a point during the opening set of the first round match Tuesday at Greater Atlanta Christian. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Brooklyn Thomason, left, and Maggie Blair celebrate after a point during the opening set of the first round match Tuesday at Greater Atlanta Christian. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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White County's season ends at state tourney

Mark Turner
Monday, October 25, 2021
The 2021 high school volleyball season came to an end Tuesday for the White County Lady Warriors as they were knocked out of the Class AAA state tournament. The Lady Warriors (16-16) had the misfortune of being paired with No.
WCHS senior Camryn Dorsey was named to the All-Area team. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS senior Camryn Dorsey was named to the All-Area team. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors earn spot in AAA tourney

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 14, 2021
For the fourth consecutive year, the White County High School volleyball team is headed to the state tournament. The Lady Warriors clinched a spot in the Class AAA tournament last week at the Area 7-AAA tournament at North Hall, finishing fourth.
Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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7-AAA tourney under way

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County volleyball team will find out it's state playoff fate today at the Area 7-AAA tournament at North Hall High School. The Lady Warriors need to finish in the Top 4 during the area tournament in order to earn a spot in the Class AAA state tournament.
Peyton Hayse makes a diving save to keep the ball alive during the win over Gilmer County.

Peyton Hayse makes a diving save to keep the ball alive during the win over Gilmer County.

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WCHS sweeps final two area matches

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 30, 2021
White County finished up the Area 7-AAA regular season schedule Tuesday night in Cleveland, sweeping Gilmer County and East Forsyth. The Lady Warriors are 13-9 overall this season, and have a 4-3 record in area play.
WCHS sophomore Linsey Burke became the first player in school history to pass the 1,000 career assist mark. She had 18 assists Tuesday in the Lady Warriors' two matches. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS sophomore Linsey Burke became the first player in school history to pass the 1,000 career assist mark. She had 18 assists Tuesday in the Lady Warriors' two matches. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS falls to Bluff

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The White County High School volleyball team came up a little short Tuesday night in key Area 7-AAA match with Cherokee Bluff. The Lady Warriors dropped a 2-1 decision to the Lady Bears, and fell to 2-4 in area play.
WCHS head coach Shannon Smith, center, talks the Lady Warriors during a recent match. WCHS will be back in action tonight with a tri-match at Jefferson High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WCHS head coach Shannon Smith, center, talks the Lady Warriors during a recent match. WCHS will be back in action tonight with a tri-match at Jefferson High School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors sweep Chestatee, Lumpkin

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 9, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors' volleyball team picked up a big pair of home wins last week, but they started off this week by dropping a tri-match Tuesday night at Gainesville High School.
Maggie Blair, left, and Claire Beckman get set to go up for a block during the area win Tuesday night over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Maggie Blair, left, and Claire Beckman get set to go up for a block during the area win Tuesday night over Dawson County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits 7-AAA matche

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 2, 2021
The race for the Area 7-AAA volleyball title began this week for the White County High School squad as they took on Dawson County and North Hall in a tri-match Tuesday night in Dawsonville. The Lady Warriors, ranked No.
Rusty Dye rises up for a kill during the Lady Warriors' win over Stephens County last Thursday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Rusty Dye rises up for a kill during the Lady Warriors' win over Stephens County last Thursday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors split with Lumpkin, Stephens

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors split a pair of matches last week in Cleveland. The Lady Warriors dropped the opening match to Lumpkin County in three sets, but bounced back to knock off Stephens County in the straight sets.
Camryn Dorsey had three kills, three aces and a dig in the win over Westminster Christian Academy. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Camryn Dorsey had three kills, three aces and a dig in the win over Westminster Christian Academy. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors sweep Stephens, Westminster

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 19, 2021
After splitting a pair of matches on opening night, the White County volleyball closed out the first week of the season by sweeping Stephens County and Westminster Christian Academy, moving to 3-1 on the year.