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Naomi Roberts, right, shares a hug with Dasha Cannon moments after the win over Lumpkin County. Roberts hit a pair of free throws in the final three seconds of overtime to lift the Lady Warriors to the win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Naomi Roberts, right, shares a hug with Dasha Cannon moments after the win over Lumpkin County. Roberts hit a pair of free throws in the final three seconds of overtime to lift the Lady Warriors to the win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors shake off slow start in win against Spartans

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 14, 2021
After suffering their first region loss of the year last Saturday, the White County Lady Warriors had three days to get ready to take on one of the biggest tasks of the season with a trip to Dahlonega Tuesday to take on Lumpkin County, the new No. 1 team in the latest Class AAA state poll.
Jadon Yeh had had a game-high 16 points in the region win over West Hall. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Jadon Yeh had had a game-high 16 points in the region win over West Hall. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Warriors shake off slow start, rout Spartans

Mark Turner
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The White County Warriors had to shake a little rust off the engine Tuesday night against the West Hall Spartans, but they managed to recover from a sluggish start and post a 75-36 region win. The Warriors (7-5) were playing their first game since Dec.
White County's Cooper Turner scores on a layup through North Hall's Robert Terry, No. 23, and Jeremiah Telander during the Warriors' region win over the Trojans Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

White County's Cooper Turner scores on a layup through North Hall's Robert Terry, No. 23, and Jeremiah Telander during the Warriors' region win over the Trojans Tuesday night in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Warriors get past North Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 17, 2020
After an unexpected week off, the White County Warriors got back on the court Tuesday for a 7-AAA showdown with North Hall.
Jadon Yeh, right, shown working against Dawson County's Jaden Gibson, had a three-point play in the final 30 seconds of the game to lift the Warriors to a 59-58 win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Jadon Yeh, right, shown working against Dawson County's Jaden Gibson, had a three-point play in the final 30 seconds of the game to lift the Warriors to a 59-58 win. (Photo/Mark Turner)

WC stuns Tigers

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 10, 2020
When you are playing on the road, sometimes you have to find a way to steal a win.
Junior Silas Mulligan was an 7-AAAA All-Region pick last year after leading the team in scoring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Junior Silas Mulligan was an 7-AAAA All-Region pick last year after leading the team in scoring. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Warriors feature veteran roster, new coach

Mark Turner
Thursday, December 3, 2020
It's been an unusual year so far for high school sports, and the start of the 2021 boy's basketball season has been anything but normal for first-year head coach Robbie Bailey.
Senior Dasha Cannon was named to the All-Region and Class AAAA All-state teams last year. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Senior Dasha Cannon was named to the All-Region and Class AAAA All-state teams last year. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC girls seek another state run

Mark Turner
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
After a run to the Sweet 16 last winter, the White County Lady Warrior basketball team is aiming for a repeat performance in their first year in Class AAA. After spending the past ?
The White County Middle School basketball and wrestling teams have kicked off the 2020-21 season over the past week.

The White County Middle School basketball and wrestling teams have kicked off the 2020-21 season over the past week.

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WCMS wrestling, basketball teams open winter schedules

News Staff
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The White County Middle School basketball and wrestling teams have kicked off the 2020-21 season over the past week.   Wrestling WCMS head coach Wil Stonecypher has a large group of athletes on this years's wrestling roster.
Dasha Cannon, and the Lady Warriors, were back in the gym this week to begin the summer program. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Dasha Cannon, and the Lady Warriors, were back in the gym this week to begin the summer program. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Basketball teams back in the gym

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 11, 2020
For high school basketball players and coaches, the month of June has traditionally been a big part of the offseason program. Between team camps, individual workouts, and summer league games, the work done in the month of June is pivotal to a team's success in the winter.
Junior Dasha Cannon is the first WCHS basketball player since 2016 to earn All-State honors. Photo/Mark Turner)

Junior Dasha Cannon is the first WCHS basketball player since 2016 to earn All-State honors. Photo/Mark Turner)

Cannon gets spot on All-State team

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 19, 2020
White County High School junior Dasha Cannon picked up a big honor last week as she was named to The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's All-State team.
White Creek's Jim Fuller, left, head coach Preston Bowen, and Cameron Hay show off the tournament hardware after winning the Knight's Court Classic. (Photo/WCCA)

White Creek's Jim Fuller, left, head coach Preston Bowen, and Cameron Hay show off the tournament hardware after winning the Knight's Court Classic. (Photo/WCCA)

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White Creek finishes season with tourney title

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
White Creek Christian Academy recently capped off the high school basketball season by winning The Knight's Court Classic championship in Ellijay. The Eagles won four games on the way to the title, knocking Crossroads Academy 74-65 in the championship game.