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Pets of the Week: March 9

Pets of the week for the week of March 9 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Casper is a six-year-old, solid white male medium hair.
An incident involving a rabid skunk in the area of Helen Highway (Cleveland end) is the third rabies case in White County for 2020.

An incident involving a rabid skunk in the area of Helen Highway (Cleveland end) is the third rabies case in White County for 2020.

Third rabies case confirmed in White County

An incident involving a rabid skunk in the area of Helen Highway (Cleveland end) is the third rabies case in White County for 2020. According to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan, earlier this week home owners heard a commotion in their backyard when they came home.
Truett McConnell's Enocka Franky, left,  was named to the All-AAC second team, while Marlon Allen was named to All-Freshmen team. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell's Enocka Franky, left, was named to the All-AAC second team, while Marlon Allen was named to All-Freshmen team. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

TMU players earn AAC basketball honors

Four student-athletes from Truett McConnell University earned Appalachian Athletic Conference honors during the 2019-20 basketball season. Sierra Kendall and Re'Tavia Floyd were named to the AAC All-Conference women's squad, while Enocka Franky and Marlon Allen were named the the men's team.
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)

Warriors sweep non-region doubleheader

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)

WC track athletes excel at the Bluff

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.
Members of the 8U team are Anna Abernathy, Camilla Anderson, Bree Brookshire, Bailey Collins, Allie Fowler, Maggie Griffin, Kinsley Hall, Evelyn Knight, Adalyn Morgan, and Ansleigh Vandiver. The team's head coach Is Lloyd Collins, with Mike Anderson and Suzanee Abernathy serving as assistant coaches. (Photos/WCRD)

Members of the 8U team are Anna Abernathy, Camilla Anderson, Bree Brookshire, Bailey Collins, Allie Fowler, Maggie Griffin, Kinsley Hall, Evelyn Knight, Adalyn Morgan, and Ansleigh Vandiver. The team's head coach Is Lloyd Collins, with Mike Anderson and Suzanee Abernathy serving as assistant coaches. (Photos/WCRD)

WCRD teams earn state bids

A pair of White County Recreation Department youth basketball teams are set to play this weekend in the Georgia Recreation and Park Association's Class C State tournament. The county's two 8U All-Star teams earned spots in the state tournament during the District 7 tournaments in late January.
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)

Warriors win, finish second

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.
TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Truett McConnell wins NFCA Leadoff Classic

The Truett McConnell softball team had a stellar performance weekend at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Leadoff Classic. The Lady Bears, ranked No. 14 in the latest NAIA national poll posted a 4-1 record to earn the tournament title, which featured three other teams ranked in the Top 20.
Carson Brown earned the win in the series opener.  (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Carson Brown earned the win in the series opener. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Bears beat No. 1 team

Truett McConnell registered a big early season series win last weekend in Cleveland, taking two of three games from Tennessee Wesleyan. The Bulldogs, the 2019 NAIA national champions, came into the series ranked No.