Softball

Gabby Whiddon had three hits and scored three runs in the non-region win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon had three hits and scored three runs in the non-region win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors still perfect at 5-0

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The only thing that's been able to stop the White County High School softball team so far this season is the weather.
Gabby Whiddon makes a throw from centerfield during the Lady Warriors' win over Rabun County last Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon makes a throw from centerfield during the Lady Warriors' win over Rabun County last Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors start season with four wins

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The first week of the 2021 high school softball season couldn't have worked out much better for the White County Lady Warriors. WCHS opened the season with four straight wins, including a 5-1 win over Habersham Central Monday afternoon in Cleveland.
Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

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GAME TIME

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
by Mark Turner White County News   I t's go time for the White County High School softball team, and make no mistake about it, the players and coaches are ready for the first pitch of the 2021 season.
WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Talented roster fuels Lady Warriors' state playoff aspirations

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
For the past two months, the White County High School softball team has put in a lot of time on the field and the weight room getting ready for the 2021 season. Now it's time to reap the rewards of all the summer work.
Annika Vandiver and the softball team open the season next Wednesday at Habersham Central. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver and the softball team open the season next Wednesday at Habersham Central. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Softball, volleyball kicks off next week

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The 2021 high school sports season starts next week for a pair of White County High School teams. The Lady Warrior softball team gets the new year started next Wednesday, traveling to Habersham Central for the season opener.
Gabby Whiddon celebrates during the Lady Warriors' summer league win Tuesday over Union County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon celebrates during the Lady Warriors' summer league win Tuesday over Union County. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors open summer play

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Opening day for the White County High School softball team is less than a month away, but the Lady Warriors got a chance to step on the field for the first time this summer during a doubleheader Tuesday at Banks County High School.
Katelyn Boman fields a ground ball during the Lady Warriors' practice session Wednesday morning at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katelyn Boman fields a ground ball during the Lady Warriors' practice session Wednesday morning at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lady Warriors begin summer work; look forward to big season

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The start of the 2021 high school softball season is just around the corner and the White County Lady Warriors aren't wasting any time getting ready for the upcoming season.
Ashley Lawson had two hits, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over Central Baptist. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Ashley Lawson had two hits, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over Central Baptist. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears fall in NAIA national softball tourney

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
After opening the NAIA national softball tournament with a win, the Truett McConnell Lady Bears saw their season come to and end Tuesday with a pair of losses. The Lady Bears, the No. 3 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional, opened the tournament Monday with a 4-3 win over No. 2 seed Central Baptist.
Lianna O'Kelly pitched both games for the Lady Warriors during the opening round of the Class AAA state playoffs Tuesday in Sonoraville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Lianna O'Kelly pitched both games for the Lady Warriors during the opening round of the Class AAA state playoffs Tuesday in Sonoraville. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fall in state playoffs

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 22, 2020
During the final week of the regular season, White County softball coach Drew Owens was asked about the teams in Region 6-AAA, which just happened to be the region the Lady Warriors and the rest of playoff teams from Region 7-AAA would match up with in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs.