After an incredible 67-48 win over North Forsyth last March, the girls varsity basketball team is back in action this season, fueled by the energy of their second 6A State Championship in just three years.
Now playing in 4A after reclassification, they face new challenges and new teams, but the core principles of hard work and grit stay consistent in order to defend their title.
Head Coach Kim Hixon has led the War Eagles to two state championships and sent over 20 players on to play at the collegiate level. She reflected on the team’s mindset as they prepared for the 2024-2025 season. “I think humility is just one game away, so we have to assume nothing and earn everything,” Hixon said. She went on, describing the team as “family.”
Just over halfway through the regular season, the Lady War Eagles show no signs of slowing down as they continue their 10-0 region record, demonstrating the same level of intensity and teamwork that propelled them to last year’s state title.
In December of 2024, the team demonstrated their resilience at the Andrew Johnson Bank Classic in Greeneville, Tennessee, an event that they won last year. This tournament was a crucial moment in their season since it showcased their ability to rise to the occasion and take home the win.
“Gritty,” is how Assistant Coach Kevin Moore describes the team. “We went up to Greeneville and played in a really tough tournament. We won, and it proved to ourselves how good we could be. We just have to keep that mentality going forward,” said Moore.
With each game, the War Eagles are proving they are ready to rise to the challenge against new teams, hoping to secure their third state championship win in only four years.
