Gossett signs to play college football at Carson-Newman after stellar career at WH

Matthew Gossett signs with Carson-Newman Click here for Carson-Newman football

Matthew Gossett, the standout kicker for the White House Blue Devils, signed to play college football at Carson-Newman College, where he will join lineman teammate Blaine Boone this fall. Gossett graduated WHHS with both academic (3.6 GPA) and athletic honors and ended his high school career atop the record books for consecutive PAT kicks made (50), single-season PAT kicks made (56), single-season kickoff average (55.4 yards) and career kickoff average (54.6 yards). In total, he kicked off for 7,240 yards and 51 touchbacks in his career while making six field goals and 57 extra points. He also punted 38 times for a 37.1-yard average. He is pictured with parents Mike and Christi Gossett, and (standing, L-R) Coach Jeff Porter, team chaplain Kris Freeman and Coach Mark Lamberth. Gossett signs with Carson-Newman (K. Hawes) Carson-Newman Official Athletics Site Job Well Done (K. Hawes) Senior Career Stats (WH Class 2008-09)

Payne brothers turn outstanding career into college signing with Ohio Northern Univ.

DeMarqus and DeMarrius Payne sign with ONU Click here for Ohio Northern football

DeMarqus and DeMarrius Payne will play football at the next level after graduating from White House High School and signing with Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH. DeMarqus rushed for 2,668 yards in his career as a tailback and scored 236 points, and was second in school history with 12 interceptions. DeMarrius as a split end caught 41 passes for 829 yards and nine TD and four interceptions on defense. The two cornerbacks combined for 57 passes broken up and 952 yards in returns on defense and special teams. They are pictured with their mother, Delonda Payne, and White House Coach Jeff Porter. Payne brothers sign with Ohio Northern (K. Hawes) Ohio Northern University Official Athletics Site Senior Career Stats (WH Class 2008-09)

Gossett, Boone make All-Midstate; Greenwade & Parker MVPs among 13 All-County picks

Postseason awards are beginning as the holidays approach. For links to the official teams of the TSWA All-State, TACA All-State, Associated Press All-State, Tennessean All-Midstate and The News Examiner All-County Team, please check daily the links below. As of January 2, The News-Examiner All-County, Tennessean All-Midstate, TSWA and TACA teams have been released. Thirteen Blue Devils named to All-County Team Gossett, Boone named to Second Team All-Midstate Boone signs with Carson-Newman Click here to download the Football Banquet Program (PDF) Click here to download the Final Goal Boards (PDF)

Four Blue Devils selected to represent All-State Team in Class 3-A by sportswriters

Postseason awards are beginning as the holidays approach. For links to the official teams of the TSWA All-State, TACA All-State, Associated Press All-State, Tennessean All-Midstate and The News Examiner All-County Team, please check daily the links below. As of December 23, the TSWA and TACA teams have been released. TN Sports Writers Association All-State Team 2008 TN Athletic Coaches Association All-State Team 2008

White House receives two selections to 2nd annual Toyota East vs. West All-Star Classic

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(Jefferson City, TN) - White House seniors Matt Parker (strong safety) and Blaine Boone (right tackle) have been selected among 90 players from across the state to play in the Toyota East vs. West All-Star Classic on Saturday, Dec. 13th at 11 a.m. The game will be played at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN, and will be carried live on local television on Nashville's WUXP MyTV30. More... Boone, Parker selected to West All-Stars...(STORY) Official site of the Toyota East vs. West All-Star Classic Official Rosters and Coaches for All-Star Classic Official Site of the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association