Devils fall 34-22 in Daniel's Return to Sidelines

Devarius Davis reaches to bring down the ball carrier.



Warren County entered the contest against Wilkinson County needing to win their last two games to make the playoffs.  A win by either team Friday night meant that the other team's chances at the post season were greatly diminished.  The meaning of the night's game was not lost on Warren County head coach, David Daniel.  After being unable to be on the sidelines for last week's loss to Washington-Wilkes, Coach Daniel returned to his post to lead the Devils once again.

Wilson tries to spin away from
Wilkinson's Raheem Dupree.

Whether due to the added importance of the game or the presence of Coach Daniel, the Screaming Devils seemed to rise to the occasion in the early going of the contest.  Warren County put up their best first half offensive performance in weeks as both teams traded the early lead back and forth.

The Warriors struck first on 10 yard run for a touchdown by Wilkinson County quarterback, David Whipple.  The extra point gave the Warriors a 7-0 lead with 8:12 to go in the first quarter.

Warren County would answer on their very next possession.  Damien Clark connected to Ed'Ricus Williams with a 23 yard pass for a touchdown.  The extra point by williams was good to tie the score at 7-7 with 6:15 left in the first quarter.

Wilkinson County would waste no time reclaiming the lead however.  On the first play from scrimmage after the kick off, Whipple connected downfield with a Wilkinson receiver for a 50 yard strike to the 6 yard line.  Tyler Franklin took the ball to the end zone for the Warriors to once again put Wilkinson County on top.  The extra point was no good and Wilkinson County led 13-7.

Anquavius Battle and Devarius Davis
lead the way for Wilson.

The offense slowed for both teams as neither was able to add points to the board until late in the second quarter.  With less than 3 minutes to go in the half, Damien Clark rifiled a pass across the middle intended for Warren County tight end Deondre Battle.  Battle tipped the ball into the air for what looked to be an incomplete pass until Devarius Davis reached out to gather the ball in and carry the ball to the Warrior 15 yard line.  After Dextrell Norris got the Devils inside the 5, Davis pounded it the rest of the way to tie the game once again.  Williams extra point gave Warren County the lead 14-13 with 2:18 to go in the first half.

Warren County's lead would not last long.  Wilkinson County quickly moved the ball down the field to set up one last score before the half.  Whipple ran the quarterback keeper from inside the 10 yard line to put the Warriors back on top.  The two point conversion gave Wilkinson a 21-14 lead at the half.

Torrez Wentz pursues Wilkinson's
David Whipple.

The third quarter was all Wilkinson County as they added two more scores with runs by Whipple.  The Devils were unable to match with scores of their own and found themselves trailing by a score of 34-14 at the end of the period.

Neither team would score in the fourth quarter until Jabari Wilson took it into the end zone on a short run with 48 seconds to go.  Dextrell Norris ran the two point conversion in for the Devils making the final score 34-22.

Jabari Wilson led all rushers in the game with 116 yards with 1 touchdown on 18 carries.  Dextrell Norris had 79 yards on 9 carries and Devarius Davis carried the ball 7 times for 18 yards and 1 touchdown.  Davis also had 2 completions for 31 yards.  Ed'Ricus had 1 completion for 23 yards and Norris added 1 completion for 11 yards.

Dextrell Norris looks for running room
for Warren County.

The loss means that Warren County will now need a win against Aquinas Friday night coupled with a loss by Washington-Wilkes to Twiggs County in order to make the playoffs.  Twiggs County enters the week winless for the 2011 season.  Warren County will host Aquinas at Albert J. Massey Field for the last game of the regular season.

Spotlighting Two Senior Devils

Two new highlight videos of Warren County student athletes have now been released.  Javoris "Big Will" Wilburn got some help from Tobias Latimore in creating a video collection of his highlights.  Wilburn is a 6'4", 295 pound senior offensive tackle for the Screaming Devils.

Shown below are highlights from 225 pound senior defensive tackle, Devonte Davis.  Davis' film was created by Cortez Wentz, a junior at Warren County .

 



Devils Lose on Homecoming to Washington-Wilkes 34-13

Ed'Ricus Williams returns a recovered fumble for a touchdown.

Warren County limped into Albert J. Massey Field with their top ranked defense missing several key players to take on Washington-Wilkes.  The Devils left the field with only their second loss of the season after surrendering more points in one night than they had given up the entire season combined.  Warren County head coach David Daniel, watched from the press box Friday night as his team searched for an answer to the Tiger air assault.

Injuries plagued Warren County for the first time this year.  Daniel Spence, a senior defensive starter and scholar athlete award winner did not suit up Friday night for the Devils after suffering a concussion following the Hancock Central game.  Junior defensive end, Deondre Battle, was also missing Friday night due to a broken toe.  Jeffery Gillyard managed to suit up to take his position on the defensive line after having his badly swollen ankle taped, but was ineffective and his night was quickly done as he had to limp off the field to the sideline.

The Screaming Devils jumped out to an early lead after Ed'Ricus Williams recovered a fumble and went 46 yards for the touchdown.  Williams extra point attempt was good giving Warren County a 7-0 lead before their offense even took the field.

The Tigers would answer with a long touchdown strike on their next possession.  Quarterback Buck Robinson connected with a Tiger receiver 60 yards downfield to narrow the score.  After the missed extra point, Warren County held a slim 7-6 lead.

Wilson looks for running room.

The Devils would add to the lead in their next possession.  Warren County's Jabari Wilson took a handoff from quarterback Damien Clark, found a hole in the line and took it 54 yards down the far sideline for a touchdown.  William's extra point was blocked and Warren County led 13-6.

Washington-Wilkes again answered quickly as they marched down the field to set up a 15 yard touchdown pass to the corner of the end zone to again narrow the Warren County lead.  After a successful extra point attempt, the Devils again held a 1 point lead with 1:04 to go in the first quarter.

The lead would be the last of the night for Warren County.  The Devils were never able to get their offense going in the second quarter.  Washington-Wilkes would score 3 more times before the end of the first half  with a 26 yard run for a touchdown and passes of 22 and 20 yards, both for touchdowns.  The Devils went to the locker room down 34-13 searching for an answer to the Tiger passing attack.

Half-time was marked with the crowning of Warren County's Homecoming King and Queen.  Shaveria Hall was crowned Homecoming Queen while Jabari Wilson took the crown as King.

The second half was a stark contrast to the first as neither team managed to put points on the board.

Warren County managed only 158 yards of total offense for the night.  The Devils rushed for a season low of only 69 yards and were led on the ground by Jabari Wilson with 80 yards on 9 carries.  Warren County had 4 players with negative yards on the ground.  Damien Clark was 7-15 through the air for another 88 yards.  Clark connected twice to Williams for a total of 36 yards, and twice to Dextrell Norris for a total of 22 yards.  Wilson also had a 20 yard reception and Devarius Davis added 2 receptions for 8 yards.

The loss makes this week's home game at Albert J. Massey Field against the Warriors of Wilkinson County an almost must win for Warren County if they hope to make the playoffs.

WCHS Homecoming Court Announced

Warren County is proud to announce the candidates for Homecoming king and queen for 2011.  Six ladies and six gentlemen have been chosen to the court and the king and queen will be voted on this week by the student body.



Briuana Franklin

 Briuana Franklin: Miss Briuana Shynece Franklin is the daughter of Fredda Bradshaw and Bernice Bradshaw Neal.  Miss Franklin serves as the captain of the cheerleading squad, a basketball team manager, and a member of FFA, 4-H, and the Key Club.  Briuana's interests include shopping and spending time with family and friends.  Her future plans include attending Clayton State where she intends to become a medical assistant.  Miss Neal's favorite quote is, "If the Lord is with me, who can be against me."


Shaveria Hall



Shaveria Hall:  Miss Shaveria Anquoinetta Hall is the lovely daughter of Debra Wilson.  She is a member of FFA,4-H, ETS, and has played on the softball team.  After graduating from high school, she plans to attend West Georgia to major in nursing and become an RN.  Her motto is “The way is not the sky but in the heart.”

Koresca Wilson

 Koresca Wilson:  Koresca is the daughter of Quoriodus Burnett and Kowinski Wilson and the god daughter of Anita and Eddie Sturgis. She is a member of the class of 2013. After graduating from high school she plans to attend college to pursue a degree in dentistry. Her motto is “believing is seeing.” Miss Wilson enjoys spending her extra time with her loved ones. Koresca Wilson is a bright girl who always gives her best in everything that she is involved in.  Miss Wilson is an active participate in the school band and ETS programs.

Sakesia Yarbraugh:  Sakesia Quanisha Yarbrough is the lovely daughter of Rachelle Hayman and Henry Yarbrough. She is a member of the cheerleading squad, band, FFA, track, and key club.  After graduating from high school, she plans to attend college and major in biology. Miss Yarbraugh enjoys singing, talking, shopping, and hanging out with family and friends and her favorite saying is, "Don’t bring others down because of your lack of happiness."

Brionna Johnson

Brionna Johnson:  Miss Brionna Alexus Johnson is 15 yrs. of age, and currently a sophomore attending Warren County High School. Miss Johnson is the lovely daughter of Maurice and Jackie Johnson. She is a member of FFA, the girls JV basketball team, track, and softball. Upon graduating from high school, Brionna’s future plans are to enter the medical profession and to become a radiologist, physical therapist, or a speech therapist. Her motto is: “To understand everything is to forgive everything”.





Kemisha Cowins

Kemisha Cowins:  Miss Kemisha Nicole Cowins is 15 yrs of age, and currently a sophomore attending Warren County High School. Miss Cowins is the beautiful daughter of Annie Kate Cowins.  She is a member of FFA.  Kemisha’s future plans are to graduate from high school, attend college, and make her mother proud. Her motto is:”You can accomplish anything as long you put your mind to it”.


Ed'Ricus Williams



Ed'Ricus Williams: Ed’Ricus Jermaine Williams is the charming son of Vera Williams and Curtis Williams, Sr. He’s a 17 year old senior in the class of 2012. He is a member the football, basketball, track, and baseball teams. He’s also active in 4-H, FFA, FCA, Soccer Club, and Salsa Club. His hobbies include playing sports and playing drums at church. His future plans include attending college on an athletic scholarship to play colligate football, basketball, or track,  He plans to major in mass communications with a minor in music. His motto is “If God is with you, who can be against you?”



Jabari Wilson



Jabari Wilson:  Jabari Wilson is the son of Valerie Moss and Alfonso Moss. He’s an 18 year old senior in the class of 2012. Jabari a member of the football, basketball, and track teams. His hobbies include talking on the phone and watching ESPN and other sports channels. His future plans include playing football or enlisting in the navy. His motto is “Change your thoughts and change your world."

Cortez Wentz



Cortez Wentz:  Cortez Anthony Wentz is the son of Linda and Cortez Wentz. He is a member of the football team and the baseball team. After graduating from high school, he plans to attend college on a football scholarship and major in physical therapy. Cortez enjoys playing with his brothers, listening to music, and watching sports on TV with his father. His favorite quote is, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are absolutely right."

Brantavius Beausejour

Brantavius Beausejour:  Brantavius Beausejour is the son of Mrs. Betty Beausejour. His favorite hobby is rapping. He is a member of the WCHS Football Team, Screaming Devils Band and FFA.  He is currently a sophomore and has made up his mind to join the United States Air Force after graduating from high school.

Jonathan Hall

Jonathan Hall:  Jonathan Hall is the son of Mr. Emmet Hall Sr. and Mrs. Erica Hall. Jonathan is a sophomore who enjoys talking on the phone and playing video games, he is also a member of FFA. After graduating and attending college his goal is to become a game developer. His motto is, "Great hope makes great men."



Warren County vs. Hancock Central

Warren County escaped Sparta with a 21-2 victory Friday night in what proved to be a shaky game for the Devils coming off the bye week.  The Screaming Devils improved their record to 6-1 for the season, relying on the strength of their defense as they have done all season.

Deondre Battle clears a path for Jabari Wilson.

Neither team was able to sustain an offensive drive past their opponents 30 yard line through the entire 1st quarter resulting in a 0-0 tie at the end of the period.  Each of Warren County's drives were halted by fumbles while their defense managed to stall the Bulldog's offensive threats by holding them on fourth down.

The Devil's defense posted the only points in the first half portion of the contest.  Richard Wilburn intercepted a pass from Bulldog quarterback, Dontavious Lowe with 6:32 to go in the 2nd quarter.  Wilburn returned the interception 34 yards for a touchdown to give Warren County a 6-0 lead.  Ed'Ricus Williams came on to kick the extra point and split the uprights for what appeared to be an extra point.  However, Hancock was penalized for being offsides and Coach Daniel decided to roll the dice and go for the two point conversion.  Damien Clark ran the quarterback sneak and just made it over the goal line to give the Devils an 8-0 lead.

Damien Clark looks for running room.

Warren County's offense found it's stride in the third quarter after the Devil's defense held the Bulldog's again on 4th down.  Warren County took over on downs on their own 31 yard line with a little over 9:00 to go in the period.  The Screaming Devils mounted their longest sustained drive of the game as they went 69 yards in about 6 minutes to set up a 5 yard run for a touchdown by Damien Clark.

The Devils would thwart yet another scoring opportunity by the Bulldogs early in the 4th quarter when they again held Hancock on downs inside the Warren County 5 yard line.  The Bulldogs would put their only points of the night on the board three plays later when a bad snap led to a safety making the score 14-2 with 9:50 to go in the game.

Warren County capped off the scoring for the night when Damien Clark connected with Dextrell Norris for a 42 yard pass for a touchdown with 6:44 to go in the game.  The extra point by Williams was good to make the final score 21-2.

Tobias Latimore makes the stop on
Deonte Franklin of the Bulldogs.

Warren County rushed for a combined 220 yards on the night.  Dextrell Norris led the rushing for Warren County with 54 yards on 7 carries.  Jabari Wilson rushed for 43 yards on 13 carries.  Devarius Davis carried the ball 7 times for 37 yards and Damien Clark added 34 yards on 9 carries.

The Devils were 3 for 7 through the air with no interceptions.  Damien Clark was 3-5 and Richard Wilburn was 0-2.  Clark connected with Ed'Ricus Williams for a 9 yard completion, Jabari Wilson for 17 yards, and 42 yard touchdown pass to Dextrell Norris.

Warren County will be at home for the rest of the season.  Friday night's game against the Tigers of Washington-Wilkes will be Homecoming for the Devils.  Warren County can guarantee a trip to the playoffs with a win Friday night over the Tigers as well.

Video from the game is posted below.  The video quality suffered this week due to broadcasting over a wireless card.  Thanks to those who tuned in Friday night and the broadcast will much improved for the rest of the season with all games being at home with a wired internet connection.

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Highlighting Success

The Warren County Screaming Devils are pushing toward the final games of the regular season.  With only a few games left before the playoffs, we want to spotlight some of our seniors more memorable plays.  Check back frequently for our senior highlight films to be posted right here.

We kick off our senior coverage this week with #10, Jabari Wilson courtesy of video production done by Tobias Latimore.



Devil's Weight Room Gets Face Lift

Christmas came early for the Screaming Devils this year.  Warren County students returned to school Wednesday morning to find totally new weight equipment where their old weights had been just one day earlier.

A big part of Warren County's success on the football field the past few years can be attributed to an increased emphasis on weight lifting.  One of the first things Coach Lee Hutto did when he came to Warren County was to transform a classroom into a weight room.  The weight room had previously been housed in the cramped equipment room located in the gym.  While a noticable improvement, the weight room still consisted of old and dated equipment.

One of Dr. Preston's main goals for the athletic department this year was the upgrading of the weight room and the weight equipment.  Progress was made with the installation of four new weight racks that accomodate two stations each.  The new equipment takes up much less room than the old equipment and will allow more athletes to work out at the same time.  Future plans call for new dumbbell racks as well as bumper plates for the weights.

Dr. Preston also hopes to expand the weight program beyond the football team to include other sports as well.  Two goals for the weight training program are to get more girls involved in lifting weights and to expand the weight lifting program into the middle school in order to better prepare Warren County students for high school athletics.

WCMS vs TMS

Warren County Middle School Devils fell to Thomson Middle School this afternoon.  Check back later for a full recap of the game.  You can catch the replay from our streaming broadcast below.

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