Both teams came out of the gate ready for a fight as the two combined for 24 points in the opening frame, however it would be the Indians of Stephens County that would prevail thanks to a big 28-point third quarter. The Warriors fought hard in the first half as the score was 21-20 at the break, but the Indians could not be stopped in the second half and would go on to win 56-26. White County now falls to 2-2 as they wrap their non-region schedule. They have a +28-point differential despite sitting at .500 on the year, which is a good sign as they look to be competitive in region play this season.

Team Notes

The defense did its job in the first half for White County before sputtering and becoming nonexistent in the second half of the game. Same can be said for the offense as the unit came out firing on all cylinders but did nothing in the back half of this one. The Warriors would go on to finish with 298 total yards of offense and QB Tripp Nix threw two interceptions. The QB struggled in this one completing just 19 of his 41 attempts for 185 yards, a touchdown, and two INTs. He would also add another touchdown on the ground. RB Ryan Fowler had some success in this one as the senior finished with 103 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown. Junior WR John Phillips was the recipient of Nix’s lone passing touchdown while Gaines Clark led the team with 50 receiving yards on five receptions. Cade and Bryce Dockery would lead the way for the Warriors defense as they finished with a combined 14 tackles and 3 TFLs.

As for Stephens County, QB Tripp Underwood finished 9/17 for 243 yards and three touchdowns. RB Javin Gordon got a load of carries as the junior finished with 89 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. The stud RB would also be the recipient of a big 82-yard touchdown pass from his QB and he would return a punt for six. Senior WR Jasec Smith would lead the Indians with 87 yards on four catches and a touchdown, while Brock Tankersley would haul in three passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. Stephens County finished with 10 sacks on defense, led by Sr. Dawson Childs who finished with four.

Looking Ahead

Stephens County now sits at 5-0 and will head into their Bye Week after a dominant start to their season. Meanwhile, the Warriors will look to get above .500 on the year in two weeks as they travel to Dawson County on 09/29.