football – The Chant

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During the 2010s, the NC Warriors garnered a plethora of success in all sports. Competing in the GA 7A conference and a tough region, the Warriors appeared in several state championships and region championships. Atop the list featured the 2014 girl’s volleyball team winning the state championship, and many other successful teams. Mixed with high caliber student-athletes and strong coaching staff, NC developed a rich athletic history over the course of the decade.

Top 5 NC sports moments of the decade

April 2, 2020

From tailgating, cowboy boots, cheerleading, family tradition, and extreme football dads, one may notice that in the Southeastern part of the United States, football plays a deep part in the souths culture. Whether it feels like religion, family, or an indescribable form of togetherness, football has built a community in the South.

A guide to the south’s favorite sport: football

December 21, 2019

An NC varsity football player (pictured above) sustains a blow to his head, causing his protective helmet to fly off. No matter the level of sports, amateur or professional, the dangers of traumatic brain injuries affect one’s future tremendously. “Last basketball season, I sustained a concussion and it affected all areas of my life” sophomore varsity forward Alex Acosta said.

Protect your head. It’s your future.

December 10, 2019

After receiving the starting quarterback position over junior quarterback Trevor Lovett for the second week in a row, freshman phenom Malachi Singleton (pictured above) faced trouble in his second career start. Though posting over 100 yards of total offense, Singleton did not find the endzone friendly, unlike a week prior where he scored 4 touchdowns. “Malachi did well for only his second game. Colquitt County is just an unreal team,” sophomore linebacker Vernard Martin said.

Warriors fall in first round of state playoffs

November 18, 2019

As the NC Warrior varsity football team departs their traditional banner run, community members, fans, cheerleaders, and the student section cheer on behind them, supporting their every move. The Warrior offensive unit, led by junior quarterback Trevor Lovett, struggled throughout the night, only scoring one touchdown late in the first quarter. Postgame, head coach Shane Queen stressed putting this game in the past.Q

Blue Devils trample Warriors

October 27, 2019

The NC varsity football team runs through the NC banner making the crowd excited. Orange and white smoke surround the players as they jump and cheer while preparing to beat North Paulding.

Warriors herd the Wolfpack for the homecoming game

October 23, 2019

NC sophomore wide receiver Sam Mbake practices his traditional pre-game rituals, while the smoke clears from Cobb EMC Mustang stadium. Mbake finished the night with a receiving touchdown and multiple catches that fueled the Warrior’s fire. Junior quarterback Trevor Lovett and Mbake seem to connect game in and game out, working together to make multiple touchdowns this season.

Warriors smoke Mustangs in Civil War Classic

October 14, 2019

Darren Waller speaks out about drug abuse

Oakland Raiders’ Darren Waller stands on the stage of NC’s Performing Arts Center, in front of pictures of his younger self. The theatre packed in listeners with a variety of questions to ask Waller after his emotional speech. Waller joins the crowd outside the auditorium after the presentation comes to a close, taking pictures with fans young and old.

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October 14, 2019

Any student, player, or community member in attendance of an NC Warrior football game, will now experience the nostalgic 61-year history of the NC Warrior football team thanks to a video made by Dallas White. Displayed on the newly funded jumbotron, chilling narration mixed with spectacular plays by Warrior football greats highlight and set the tone for each home game. Followed by the traditional banner run, fans rise from their seats, waiting for the Warriors to strike again. “I hope it helps the student body appreciate the history and tradition of our program. We have an incredible band, student section, and cheerleaders, but I’d love to see more students showing up on Friday nights,” White said.

The captivating video of NC football’s past

October 3, 2019

Darren Waller: from NC alum to the next NFL superstar

Darren Waller, former NC student-athlete, graduated with an athletic scholarship to Georgia Tech, eventually being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens into the NFL. clockwise from top right: playing in a playoff game in Emory Sewell Stadium, Waller approaches the bright lights of the NFL stage playing for the Oakland Raiders, at graduation alongside Evan Stack, another NC alum, and now regularly playing with the Raiders. Waller credits much of his preparation to his time at NC. “I play a lot of Madden NFL 20, and I’m really excited to use Darren Waller on the Raiders. It’s super cool that he played here at North Cobb and made it big in the NFL,” junior Brendan Koch said.

Peyton Stack, Staff

October 2, 2019

The Warrior varsity football team continues their rituals by huddling up before introductions and kickoff. After the kickoff, the Warrior offense and defense seemed sluggish, eventually losing to the East Coweta Indians by a 19 point deficit. Despite the negative outcome, the Warrior offense totaled 393 offensive yards, only reaching the end zone 3 times. “We’re better than we played (today). I do know that,” Head Coach Shane Queen said.

Warriors suffer first loss of season

September 23, 2019

Junior Ben Moran kicks an extra point through the uprights, held by junior quarterback and holder Trevor Lovett. Moran, a reliable asset of the Warrior special teams, found himself in the kicking spot multiple times due to the six touchdowns of the Warriors. “Our kids responded [to the rough start of the game]. We don’t like to play from behind, but it’s a learning experience,” said Head Coach Shane Queen.

Warriors spear the Spartans on Hall of Fame Night

September 9, 2019

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