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Gunner Long has developed his tennis game by competing in Level 5 and Level 6 USTA tournaments in Florida and Georgia, winning several events over the years.

Gunner Long has developed his tennis game by competing in Level 5 and Level 6 USTA tournaments in Florida and Georgia, winning several events over the years.

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Wayne tennis standout Gunner Long commits to Covenant College

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wayne Countian Gunner Long recently committed to play tennis at Covenant College.Covenant is a private Christian college, and its athletic programs compete in NCAA Division III and the Collegiate Conference of the South.
Antonio Juarbe

Antonio Juarbe

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Jesup’s Antonio Juarbe named NAIA All-American

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
College of Coastal Georgia junior Antonio Juarbe has been named a first-team All-American by the NAIA. Juarbe, a native of Jesup, is one of just 15 student-athletes across the country to earn first-team recognition for the 2025-26 men’s golf season.
Wayne County Tennis Team

Wayne County Tennis Team

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WCHS tennis honors top players at awards banquet

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Members of this year’s team include, front row, from left, Kyler Anderson, Tabbie Dawson, Jennifer Nguyen, Jada Campbell, Calla Eubanks, Sierra McBee, Jayde Ward, Addie Turner, Maia Rodriquez, Peyton Cook and Gabe Thornton and, back row, from left, Emma Murphy, Joshua Llera, Wes Dent, Kilon...
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA Wayne County’s Antonio Juarbe has had a strong year at College of Coastal Georgia and was recently named the Sun Conference Golfer of the Year.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA Wayne County’s Antonio Juarbe has had a strong year at College of Coastal Georgia and was recently named the Sun Conference Golfer of the Year.

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Jesup’s Juarbe named finalist for 2026 NAIA Jack Nicklaus Award

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Antonio Juarbe is on the doorstep of College of Coastal Georgia history. The junior from Jesup has been named one of five finalists for the 2026 NAIA Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award presented by Workday—the most prestigious individual honor in college golf.
TREY GILLEY / Staff Jacket Trenten Houston looks for extra running room after hauling in a pass.

TREY GILLEY / Staff Jacket Trenten Houston looks for extra running room after hauling in a pass.

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Jackets show promise despite loss to Mustangs in spring scrimmage

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Jacket gridiron head coach Scott Roberts said he was pleased with the effort during last week’s scrimmage against the South Effingham Mustangs, but he added that the team still has plenty to clean up and improve on over the summer before the Aug. 21 season opener against Liberty County.
Terrence Ward is all smiles with Wayne County Recreation Department director Speck Echols after setting a state record in the U-8 boys long jump.

Terrence Ward is all smiles with Wayne County Recreation Department director Speck Echols after setting a state record in the U-8 boys long jump.

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Ward breaks 21-year-old GRPA state record in U-8 long jump

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wayne County’s Terrence “Blu” Ward led the Wayne County Recreation Department track team at Saturday’s GRPA state meet in Carrollton, stunning the field by breaking a 21-year-old state record in the U-8 long jump with a leap of 12 feet, 5 inches.The team also had a number of top-three finishers.
Omari Kelly

Omari Kelly

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Kelly signs with Chicago Bears

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Former Michigan State wide receiver Omari Kelly, whose father, Albert, lives in Jesup, recently signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears. Kelly began his collegiate football career at Auburn University, where he appeared in 19 games.

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Wayne County falls in Game 3, eliminated by East Forsyth

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Wayne County High varsity baseball season came to a close late last week with a 9-3 loss to East Forsyth High in Game 3 of state play. The teams had split the first two games, with East Forsyth winning the opener 9-5 and the Jackets responding with a 4-0 shutout in Game 2.
ERIC DENTY / Staff Gunner Campbell rounds second in play against the Ware County High Gators.

ERIC DENTY / Staff Gunner Campbell rounds second in play against the Ware County High Gators.

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Gators dominate Game 3, send Jackets to road for playoffs

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
It was all Ware County High Gators in last week’s decisive Game 3, as they rolled to a 13–2 win and pushed the Jackets into third place in Region 1 play.