WCHS Coach Eric Mitchell Hits 500 Wins
The Warriors traveled to Baxter Friday night to take on the Upperman Bees. Coach Eric
Mitchell prepared his team for a tough battle in front of a packed gym. The Warriors came out
with the win in a hard-fought game.
Mitchell didn’t realize that not only was it a district win, it was his 500th career win as a
head coach. Mitchell enters his 18th season at the helm of the WCHS boys’ basketball program.
He began his coaching career as the head coach of Pickett County High School, where he
coached for 3 years. Coach Mitchell then moved on to coach 3 years at Loudon High School.
Mitchell has averaged just over 20 wins per season.
WCHS administration and staff were proud to honor Mitchell with the presentation of a
commentative basketball noting the 500 th win. Mitchell has played a big part in the continued
success of the historic basketball history of White County High School. Mitchell contributes his
success to the “great players” that have played for him over his almost 26 years of coaching
high school basketball.
Congratulations to Coach Mitchell and all the players who have
contributed to his successful career.
