Pocahontas County Warriors aim for playoffs amid returning senior leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Pocahontas County Warriors begin their football season at Tucker County on August 28. After finishing 2025-26 with a 3-7 record, the team looks to improve with 12 to 14 seniors on the roster this year. Head Coach Doug Burns noted that the previous season's youth contributed to their struggles, with close losses in two games. This season, the Warriors are focused on leveraging their experience for better outcomes as they contend for a spot in the WVSSAC Class A playoffs.
- •Pocahontas County starts their season on August 28 against Tucker County
- •The team finished 2025-26 with a 3-7 record
- •12 to 14 seniors are expected to play key roles
- •Two losses last season were by a touchdown or less
- •Coach Doug Burns emphasizes the importance of maturity on the team
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Older, wiser Pocahontas County Warriors hope maturity will power them to playoffs
"A team that could be full of surprises this season is none other than the Pocahontas County Warriors.
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