Softball

Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver struck out six and allowed only one run in the regular season finale against Cherokee Bluff. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC softball squad clinches state spot

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Just a couple of months ago, it didn't look like there was much of a chance that the fall sports were going to be played, but now the White County High School softball team is getting ready for the Class AAA state tournament.
Cree Cantrell had a three-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cree Cantrell had a three-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over Dawson County last week. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS splits region games

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 24, 2020
With just two weeks left in the regular season schedule, the White County Lady Warriors' team split a pair of Region 7-AAA games with Dawson County and North Hall.
Reagan Dunagun has returned to the lineup after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Reagan Dunagun has returned to the lineup after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WCHS picks up region win, 16-1

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors got a much needed 7-AAA win Tuesday afternoon in Oakwood, knocking off West Hall. White County's 16-1 win over the Lady Spartans came on the heels of back-to-back region loses in the past week  to Lumpkin County and Gilmer County.
Katie Palmer had three hits in the region win last week over North Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Katie Palmer had three hits in the region win last week over North Hall. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors win extra inning battle at North Hall

Mark Turner
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Through the first few weeks of the season, the White County Lady Warriors are working hard to stay near the top of the leaderboard in the Region 7-AAA softball race. The squad had rolled off five straight region wins before dropping a road game to Gilmer County Tuesday in Ellijay.
Gabby Whiddon capped off the win with a grand slam. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gabby Whiddon capped off the win with a grand slam. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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WC routs North Hall in region opener

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The White County Lady Warrior softball team opened the Region 7-AAA schedule with a bang Tuesday in Cleveland, posting a 16-0 win over North Hall.
WCHS seniors Katelynn Palmer, left, and Emily Anderson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS seniors Katelynn Palmer, left, and Emily Anderson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Lady Warriors return to Class AAA with playoff aspirations

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The White County Lady Warriors softball team kicked off the regular season this week. The Lady Warriors came up short in both of the games, falling to Habersham Central and Union County on consecutive days, but head coach Drew Owens believes thing will get better sooner rather than later.
Annika Vandiver connects with a pitch during the Lady Warriors' scrimmage against Habersham Central Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Annika Vandiver connects with a pitch during the Lady Warriors' scrimmage against Habersham Central Tuesday in Cleveland. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Play ball

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 6, 2020
On Tuesday, for the first time since March, there was a game at White County High School. The Lady Warriors and Habersham Central got together for a pre-season softball scrimmage.
Shelby Spain and the Lady Warrior volleyball squad has a preseason scrimmage set for Wednesday, Aug. 6, against Lanier. (Photos/Mark Turner and Staci Sulhoff)

Shelby Spain and the Lady Warrior volleyball squad has a preseason scrimmage set for Wednesday, Aug. 6, against Lanier. (Photos/Mark Turner and Staci Sulhoff)

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The first step?

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Barring a last minute change, fall sports will start next week for a pair of White County High school teams. The Lady Warriors' softball team is set to host a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 4 against the Habersham Central Lady Raiders, and then kick off the regular season Friday, Aug.
Caitlyn Gailey slaps at a pitch during an intra-squad scrimmage last week at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Caitlyn Gailey slaps at a pitch during an intra-squad scrimmage last week at the WCHS softball complex. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors get to work, summer games still on hold

Mark Turner
Thursday, July 16, 2020
White County High School softball coach Drew Owens is excited about the 2020 season. Really excited. But like the rest of of the all fall sports coaches and athletes around the state and country, the question remains if there will be any high school sports this fall.
Annika Vandiver and the Lady Warriors will begin workouts June 15, and have a handful of summer league games scheduled in July if the GHSA allows teams to play games later this summer. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Annika Vandiver and the Lady Warriors will begin workouts June 15, and have a handful of summer league games scheduled in July if the GHSA allows teams to play games later this summer. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WC softball sets June 15 date to start conditioning

Mark Turner
Thursday, June 4, 2020
While some White County High School athletes will be returning to campus next week to begin summer conditioning, the Lady Warriors' softball team will begins its summer program on June 15.