Ten years ago, all ‘Haven broke loose
Whitehaven players Dyllan McKinney (78), Adam Collins (4), Thatddues Jones (24), Andrew Parker (53) and their head coach Rodney Saulsberry (in blue hat) celebrate with the trophy after defeating Maryville 36-35 in overtime of the Division I Class 6A championship high school football game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Cookeville, Tennessee. (AP File Photo/Wade Payne)
Their first state championship — and an undefeated season — was a long time coming and quite a celebration for the Whitehaven football community.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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