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Ellie Gearing won the triple jump event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ellie Gearing won the triple jump event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fly past field

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The White County track teams put together a solid effort in the first big meet of the season last Saturday in Commerce, with the Lady Warriors claiming the team title at the Eagle Invitational at East Jackson High School.
Dylan Sargent delivered a game-wnning infield single in the bottom of the seventh inning in the win over Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Dylan Sargent delivered a game-wnning infield single in the bottom of the seventh inning in the win over Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors sweep non-region doubleheader

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Warriors got a pair of wins last Saturday, taking advantage of a few dry days so far this season. The Warriors hosted Johnson and Riverside in a three-game series, with each team playing twice during the day-long affair.
Kylie Johnson won a pair of individual events in the opening meet of the season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Kylie Johnson won a pair of individual events in the opening meet of the season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WC track athletes excel at the Bluff

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County track team got the 2020 season started last week with a three-team meet at Cherokee Bluff High School, The Warriors competed with the Bears and Jackson County, turning in several top performances in the girls and boys divisions.
Andrew Pierce lands a header during the match with Lumpkin County. Pierce scored the winning goal in the second half. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Andrew Pierce lands a header during the match with Lumpkin County. Pierce scored the winning goal in the second half. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors win, finish second

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Warriors came close to capturing their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup title, posting a 2-0-1 record during the week-long event. The Warriors and West Hall both finished the tournament with identical records, and played to a 3-3 draw in the opening round.
The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

Crown Cup champs

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
After three games in six days, the White County Lady Warriors' soccer team walked off of Cottrell Field at Lumpkin County High School as the 2020 Crown Mountain Cup champions.
Ellie Gearing tries to make a pass out of a double-team during the Class AAAA playoff game last week in Columbus. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Ellie Gearing tries to make a pass out of a double-team during the Class AAAA playoff game last week in Columbus. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Mark Turner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
White County's deepest run in the state basketball playoffs in more than 35 years came to an end last week in Columbus as the Lady Warriors were knocked out of the Class AAAA tournament by No. 1 Carver-Columbus, 65-49.
Jake Johnson dives to make a play on a ball during the Warriors' home opener against Habersham Central Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Jake Johnson dives to make a play on a ball during the Warriors' home opener against Habersham Central Saturday in Cleveland. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors smack Gladiators, 9-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Thanks to a break from the rain and winter weather, the White County Warriors finally got a chance last weekend to open the 2020 baseball season.
Sidney Sullens Second Place 142-pounds Girls Division

Sidney Sullens Second Place 142-pounds Girls Division

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Four on the Podium

Mark Turner
Thursday, February 20, 2020
White County took four wrestlers to the Class AAAA state finals last weekend in Macon, and all four came home with a Top 5 medal.
White County High School STAR Student Clay Bolton (right) selected Kalin Kennedy as STAR Teacher. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County High School STAR Student Clay Bolton (right) selected Kalin Kennedy as STAR Teacher. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Bolton and Kennedy are classroom STARs

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 20, 2020
There are some new STARs at White County High School. Clay Bolton has been named the school system’s 2020 STAR student. He selected WCHS math teacher Kalin Kennedy as his STAR teacher.