White Co. defeats Dawson Co. 76-48

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The White Co. Warriors defeated the Dawson Co. Tigers 76-48 in Cleveland on Friday night. White Co. dominated the first three quarters, allowing them to coast to victory in the fourth. They outplayed and outhustled Dawson Co. on both ends of the floor.

Sophomore Jadon Yeh sizes up fellow sophomore Jaden Gibson.

White Co. had five players score in double digits. Junior Silas Mulligan led the team with 24 points. Kenny Simpson scored 15 points, Jadon Yeh and Reece Dockery both had 12 points, and Cooper Turner scored 11.

After leading 41-21 at halftime, White Co. scored 28 points in the third quarter to seal the game. The Warriors shot the ball extremely well, hitting 11 three pointers in the game.

White Co. travels to play the Gilmer Bobcats on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Lady Warriors defeat Dawson Co. 76-50

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The White Co. Lady Warriors defeated the Dawson Co. Lady Tigers 76-50 on Friday night in Cleveland. White Co. relied on hot shooting the whole night, but their defense stepped up in the second half. They held Dawson Co. to 19 points in the second half.

Naomi Roberts shooting a free throw for the Lady Warriors.

The Lady Warriors were led in scoring by sophomore Caitlyn Gailey’s 18 points. Senior Maddie Futch also scored 16 points for White Co.

White Co. couldn’t be stopped in the first half, as they took a 42-31 lead into halftime. Gailey took over in the third quarter, scoring 10 of her 18 points in the period. Their 21-point third quarter allowed the Lady Warriors to put the game away.

The Lady Warriors will travel to play the Gilmer Lady Bobcats on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Yeh’s heroics gives White Co. late victory

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The White Co. Warriors defeated the Dawson Co. Tigers 59-58 on Tuesday night in Dawsonville. Sophomore Jadon Yeh led the Warriors with 19 points. Junior Silas Mulligan also scored 17 points for the Warriors.

White Co. senior Cooper Turner defended by Dawson Co. senior Jake Craft.

Yeh did the majority of his scoring early, as he scored 14 points in the first half. He was in complete control of the game and led his team to a 36-30 halftime lead.

The Tigers fought back in the second half, led by seniors Joakeim Celestin and Jake Craft. Celestin scored 10 of his 18 points in the second half, while Craft scored 8 of his 16 points in the second half. Their efforts allowed the Tigers to take a 58-56 lead late in the game.

With 25 second left in the game, the Warriors needed to force a turnover or foul. Great defensive pressure on the sideline forced Dawson Co. to throw the ball into the backcourt. However, Yeh swooped in and stole the inbound. He quickly spun and drove right to the rim for the layup and was fouled. Yeh hit the free throw to give the Warriors the lead and eventually the victory.

The Warriors next game will be this Thursday as they travel to Union Co. to take on the Panthers at 6:30 p.m.

Lady Warriors defeat Dawson Co. on the road

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The White Co. Lady Warriors defeated the Dawson Co. Lady Tigers 67-45 on Tuesday night in Dawsonville. White Co. was led in scoring by Naomi Roberts, who finished with 17 points. Caitlyn Gailey also scored 14 for the Lady Warriors. Freshman Morgan Chester led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 10 points.

White Co. turned up the pressure early and often, forcing plenty of turnovers that led to easy baskets. The fast paced game allowed for a high scoring first half, as the Lady Warriors led 37-27 at halftime.

That defensive pressure kept up in the second half as White Co. held Dawson Co. to only 18 points. The Lady Warriors scored 30 points in the second half to win the game 67-45 and get their first region win of the season.

White Co. plays again this Thursday as they travel to Union Co. to take on the Lady Panthers at 5 p.m.

Lady Warriors defeat Central high school in 4A state playoffs

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The White Co. Lady Warriors hosted and defeated the Central high school Lady Lions in the first round of the 3A state playoffs on Friday. A 13-0 run from the Lady Warriors in the third quarter helped them take control of the game and eventually win 63-50.

Senior Ellie Gearing plays transition defense against the Lady Lions.

White Co. was led in scoring by Piedmont-commit Bentley Cronic, who had 24 points. Junior Dasha Cannon scored 16 points, and fellow junior Maddie Futch had 10 points.

The first quarter of the game was a hard-fought battle for both teams as they traded scored. At the end of the period, the Lady Warriors led 13-11.

White Co. started to take control in the second quarter as they opened the period with a 14-2 run. This allowed them to extend their lead to double digits and take a 34-23 lead into halftime.

Senior Naomi Crumley sets up a play.

The Lady Warriors used the third quarter to seal the game. After giving up two early 3-pointers, White Co. went on a 13-0 run get their lead to 20. A late three from the Lady Lions cut the Lady Warrior lead to 49-32 heading into the final period.

Central started off the fourth quarter with a quick 6-2 run to cut into the lead. However, White Co. responded with a strong finish to the game and won 63-50 to advance to the second round of the 4A state tournament.

Bentley Cronic is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

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Bentley Cronic

Bentley Cronic is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

Cronic, a senior guard who is committed to play at Piedmont College next season, scored in double digits in three wins for White Co. (6-5, 2-1 Region 7-AAAA) last week.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Cronic scored a team-high 22 points as the Lady Warriors earned a big region victory at West Hall, 79-44.

She followed that by scoring 12 points, pulling down two rebounds, and adding an assist and steal in a 59-39 win against Class 6A’s Habersham Central on Friday, Dec. 13, in Cleveland.

The next day, Cronic scored 14 points, added three steals and an assist, as the Lady Warriors defeated Dawson Co. 64-56 in the North Georgia High School Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Dawsonville.

For her efforts, Cronic is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

Jadon Yeh is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Warriors!

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Jadon Yeh

Jadon Yeh is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Warriors!

Yeh, a freshman guard, had double-digit scoring in both games for White Co. (5-5, 0-2 Region 7-AAAA) last week as the Warriors won two straight.

On Friday, Dec. 13, Yeh scored 13 points as White Co. took down Class 6A’s Habersham Central 67-46 in Cleveland.

The next day in the North Georgia High School Showcase in Dawsonville, Yeh scored 11 points as the Warriors defeated Riverside Military Academy 58-46.

For his efforts, Yeh is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Warriors!

Silas Mulligan is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Warriors!

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Silas Mulligan

Silas Mulligan is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Warriors!

Mulligan scored 15 points in the White Co. boys basketball team’s only win last week, a 58-46 defeat of Union Co.

Mulligan is a sophomore shooting guard who stands 6-foot tall and weighs 170 pounds.

The Warriors are 3-3 on the season and next host Blessed Trinity to open the Region 7-4A schedule.

For his efforts, Mulligan is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Warriors!

Dasha Cannon is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors

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Dasha Cannon

Dasha Cannon is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

Cannon, a junior, put on a show last week, averaging 22 points game for the White Co. girls basketball team.

Against South Forsyth on Saturday, Nov. 23, Cannon scored 25 points to go along with seven rebounds, an assist, and two steals.

Against North Hall on Monday, Nov. 25, Cannon poured in 19 points and added four rebounds, three steals, and a charge.

Against Union Co. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, Cannon scored another 21 points to go with two rebounds, an assist, six steals, a blocked shot, and a charge.

For her efforts, Cannon is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

White Co. uses big fourth quarter to defeat Riverside Military Academy

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White Co. (5-5, 0-2 Region 7-AAAA) defeated Riverside Military Academy on Saturday afternoon at Dawson Co. high school. The Warriors won their game in the North Georgia High School Showcase 58-46. They outscored the Eagles 17-6 in the final period. Silas Mulligan lead White Co. to the win with 22 points in the game, including 12 in the third quarter. Darius Cannon scored 12 for the Warriors, and Jadon Yeh had 11 points in the win.

Silas Mulligan at the free throw line.

The Warriors jumped out to the quick lead by getting up 11-5 halfway through the first quarter. Riverside’s defense stepped up to end the quarter, holding White Co. scoreless over the final few minutes. A 3-pointer late in the quarter cut the Warrior lead to 11-8 at the end of the period.

The second quarter was more back and forth with both teams battling hard. An 8-0 run by the Eagles in the middle of the period allowed them to take the lead. The Warriors responded and regained the lead, but another late 3-pointer gave Riverside the 24-22 lead heading into halftime.

The third quarter was another dogfight, with the teams trading scores and trading leads. A late lay-up from the Warriors allowed them to take a 41-40 lead into the final period.

Jadon Yeh drives into the lane.

White Co. battled hard in the fourth quarter, and it paid off. Mulligan took charges on back-to-back plays, which epitomized their hustle and grit throughout the game. The Warriors ended the game on a 12-3 run to win the game 58-46.

The Warriors’ next game will be Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. as they travel to play at Chestatee high school.

Maddie Futch is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

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Maddie Futch

Maddie Futch is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

Futch, a junior, led White Co. (3-5, 1-1 Region 7-AAAA) to the first region win of the season Tuesday, Dec. 3, against Blessed Trinity in Cleveland.

Futch scored 11 points, pulled down four rebounds, added an assist, a steal, and a taken charge in the Lady Warriors’ 53-38 victory.

On Friday, Dec. 6, Futch led the team with 15 points, while added six rebounds and a steal, in a 59-44 loss on the road at Marist.

White Co. next visits West Hall beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, before hosting Habersham Central at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13.

For her efforts, Maddie Futch is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Warriors!

 

To be considered for the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week, a player must play in all games the team plays during that week and must not have any unsportsmanlike conduct (ejections, etc.). Stats considered for Player of the Week run from Monday through Saturday, with Player of the Week being selected Sunday each week.

 

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White County falls in battle with Blessed Trinity 52-42

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Playing at White County Middle School on Tuesday, the Warriors fell to the Titans 52-42. Cooper Turner led the way for the Warriors with 13 points. Silas Mulligan also had an important 10 points.

Cooper Turner soars in for the lay-up.

The first quarter was a back and forth affair. White County had an 8-0 run in the middle of the quarter, but the Titans responded with a 6-0 run of their run. At the end of it, White County trailed 16-15.

The second quarter started out just as competitive as the first. However, the Titans ended the half on a 14-0 run to take a 34-23 lead.

Jaden Yeh finishes the lay-up.

White County won the third quarter to make the deficit only 46-37 heading into the final period.

The fourth quarter was another competitive one. White County cut the lead to only seven, before eventually falling 52-42.

The Warriors will return to action Friday as they travel to play at Marist.

Lady Warriors use big fourth quarter to defeat Blessed Trinity

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The White County Lady Warriors defeated Blessed Trinity 53-38 on Tuesday at White County Middle School. They ended the game on a 17-5 run to take a demanding lead late in the fourth.

Bentley Cronic lead the way for the Lady Warriors with 14 points. Dasha Cannon had 12 points, and Maddie Futch and Naomi Crumley each chipped in 11.

Maddie Futch at the free throw line.

Blessed Trinity opened the game with a 9-3 run to gain a lead early. However, the Lady Warriors responded to cut the lead to 13-8 at the end of the first.

White County dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Titans 19-7 to take a 27-20 lead into halftime.

The third quarter was low scoring, with White County still leading 32-27 at the end of the period.

Naomi Crumley shoots a three.

Blessed Trinity had a quick run to make the score 36-33 early in the fourth. From that point on, White County had all of the momentum. They outscored the Titans 17-5 from that point on to take the 53-38 win.

The Lady Warriors next game will be Friday as they travel to play at Marist High School.

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