Beneath the glow of Friday Night Lights stand the Dubs, back and better than ever. Dressed in black and shimmering silver, the Warriors are hungry to settle unfinished business. They fell shy of a playoff run last year, but their season was nothing short of sensational, finishing with an impressive 9-2 record, and bringing home North Atlanta’s first-ever region championship. As the 2025 season looms, the Dubs aren’t just looking to defend their crown. They’ve climbed the mountain once – now they’re reaching for the summit.
The Warriors have high aspirations for this season, but great teams aren’t built overnight. Behind every touchdown and third-down stop are countless unseen hours that go into preparing for a season. Following the end of the season in November, Dubs football started up again in January, as players committed to 6:00 AM workouts four days a week. This early morning grind carries them through spring break. When they return, workouts continue at the same unrelenting pace, but the team also begins implementing pieces of their system as they prepare for the spring game. Summer brings more nonstop work, practicing 4 days a week that consists of a 8-10 AM lift followed by practice on the field. All of this preparation may seem excessive, but star linebacker Quinn Herring believes in the process. “You get stronger, you get better, and most importantly, ready to play on Friday nights,” Herring said.
Offseason work undoubtedly plays a key role in a successful season, but it all comes down to what happens between the lines. That challenge grows even greater for the Dubs this year, as they look to replace a few key players, most notably 4-star edge rusher Chase Linton and VMI (Virginia Military Institute) commit Ian Reynolds. However, many returners are ready to step up — defensive tackle Sebastian Myles, running back Bryce Little, wide receiver Cam Lanier, and Bryce Willingham are all players to watch out for this season. One of the Dubs’ biggest weapons, wide receiver Josh McCullough, has high expectations for himself this season. “My goals this year – 1,000 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, and first-team all-region,” said McCullough.
After securing the first-ever region championship in school history, the Dubs have a high standard set for themselves. However, this team is balanced, capable, and ready to compete. They are anchored by a strong defense led by junior linebacker Quinn Herring. On the other side of the ball, the passing game has taken a step forward compared to previous years, with two dynamic quarterbacks, Ryan Edwards and Weston Goodman, surrounded by offensive weapons. Warriors head coach James Aull has full belief in his team this season. “This team has the talent and discipline it takes to make a deep run in the playoffs,” said Aull.
With talent across the roster, experience on both sides of the ball, and an abundance of raw talent, the North Atlanta Warriors enter the 2025 season with their sights set high. They have worked relentlessly to get here; now it’s time to leave it all out on the field.
