No. 2: Warriorette Soccer Program has Record-Setting year

The 2025 season will be remembered as the year White County High School girls soccer redefined what was possible for the Warriorettes program. What began as a goal to change perceptions ended as the most successful season in school history, marked by record-setting firsts, postseason breakthroughs, and district and regional recognition that firmly placed White County soccer on the map. 

“I want to change the way White County soccer is viewed,” head coach Madison Mason said before the season began. By the time the final whistle blew on the year, her team had done exactly that. 

The Warriorettes finished the regular season with an 8-4-1 overall record and secured the third seed in District 7AA play, already a strong showing for a program still building its identity. But it was the postseason where White County truly made history. In the opening round of the district tournament, the Warriorettes delivered a dominant 4-0 shutout of Watertown, showcasing both a disciplined back line and a confident, aggressive offense. Freshman Makayla Sullivan led the way with two goals and two assists, while Kaydence Redmon and senior Amia Heath added scores of their own. 

That win set the stage for a dramatic semifinal matchup against second-seeded Cumberland County, a team that had defeated White County earlier in the season. This time, the Warriorettes proved they belonged. After battling to a 1-1 draw through regulation, White County prevailed in a penalty kick shootout, converting five attempts to Cumberland County’s four. The victory sent the Warriorettes to their first-ever district championship game. 

“It was such a battle all game; the girls played their hearts out and I’m so proud of them,” Mason said. 

Although White County finished as district runners-up, the second-place result was the highest finish in program history and earned the Warriorettes their first appearance in the regional tournament. Along the way, the team’s depth and growth were recognized across the district. Seven Warriorettes earned District 7AA honors, the most of any team. Senior Katie Blakeman was named Defensive Player of the Year, while Sullivan earned Freshman of the Year honors. Five players landed on the All-District First Team, with two more receiving Second Team recognition. 

Blakeman’s impact extended beyond awards. After transitioning from offense to defense for her senior season, she anchored a back line that shut down some of the district’s top scorers. Her leadership carried into the regional tournament, where she and fellow captain Amia Heath became the first players in program history to be named to the All-Region Tournament Team. 

“I’m so proud of these girls,” Mason said. “They have worked so hard this year… what an amazing way for them to cap off their Warriorette careers.” 

From postseason wins to individual honors, the 2025 Warriorettes didn’t just rewrite the record books — they reshaped expectations for the future of White County soccer.