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Wayne Recreation tennis players

Wayne Recreation tennis players

Recreation tennis players heading to state

The Wayne County Recreation Department held the District 2 tennis tournament this past week at Wayne County High. Four are advancing to the Georgia Recreation and Park Association state tournament this week in Hazlehurst. Results were not available by press time.

Wayne County swimmers heading to GRPA state meet

The Wayne County Recreation Department’s swim team has 32 swimmers heading to the Georgia Recreation and Park Association state championships this weekend in Moultrie. Those swimmers earned berths in 46 individual events, while 16 relay teams also advanced to state competition.

Tennis seniors

The Wayne County tennis program recognized the team’s 2026 seniors in play recently against Savannah Christian Preparatory School. The seniors include, from left, Emma Murphy and Kilon Reddish.  
DAVONTAY WILSON / Staff Jacket Eli Grantham gets set at the plate against the Pierce County Bears.

DAVONTAY WILSON / Staff Jacket Eli Grantham gets set at the plate against the Pierce County Bears.

Diamond Jackets set sights on start of region play next week

The Jackets (8-2) have been busy this past week working to finish up their non-region baseball season. The team will host Calvary Day on Friday to end the first half of the season.
Jacket Haddy Peel gets set at second in action against Brunswick High.

Jacket Haddy Peel gets set at second in action against Brunswick High.

Jackets win two-out-of-three in GADC Tournament

The diamond Jackets faced some of their toughest competition so far in the early part of their schedule at the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament near Atlanta this past weekend. The Jackets finished with a 2-1 record, falling to Richmond Hill, 2-1, before beating Loganville, 2-0, and Brookwood, 3-2.
ERIC DENTY / Staff Jacket baseball player Isaiah Lee signed last week to play baseball at Andrews College in Cuthbert. He is joined by his parents, Renee Lee and Reginald Lee; his family; and the WCHS baseball coaching staff.

ERIC DENTY / Staff Jacket baseball player Isaiah Lee signed last week to play baseball at Andrews College in Cuthbert. He is joined by his parents, Renee Lee and Reginald Lee; his family; and the WCHS baseball coaching staff.

Three WCHS student-athletes sign college scholarships

Wayne County High had three seniors to sign letters-of-intent to play ball next season on the college level. Raeghan Harvey signed a softball scholarship to College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick.
The Lady Jacket volleyball team advances to Sweet 16 play.

The Lady Jacket volleyball team advances to Sweet 16 play.

Lady Jacket volleyball team advances to Sweet 16

For the first time in school history, the Lady Jacket volleyball team won its first round of state play and has advanced to Sweet 16 action. The Lady Jackets bested Griffin High 3-2, and will next take on Shaw High on Saturday.
The WCHS Lady Jacket softball team captured the 2022 Region 3 title this past week with a 2-1 win over Islands High. Members of the team include Briley Westberry, Kayden Mounts, Addie Tyre, Gracie Kagee, Raeghan Harvey, Shae Simmons, Reagan Brown, Macy Wilkerson, Jaden Kruger, Dallas Hall, Dakota Crowe, Daley Dolan, Addie Williams, Bo Dunham, Charlee Stewart, Avery Smith, Candice Thornton and Vada Bowen. Colt Brockington is the head coach, and Chase Hinson, Charlie Lyons and Summer Frye are the assistant co

The WCHS Lady Jacket softball team captured the 2022 Region 3 title this past week with a 2-1 win over Islands High. Members of the team include Briley Westberry, Kayden Mounts, Addie Tyre, Gracie Kagee, Raeghan Harvey, Shae Simmons, Reagan Brown, Macy Wilkerson, Jaden Kruger, Dallas Hall, Dakota Crowe, Daley Dolan, Addie Williams, Bo Dunham, Charlee Stewart, Avery Smith, Candice Thornton and Vada Bowen. Colt Brockington is the head coach, and Chase Hinson, Charlie Lyons and Summer Frye are the assistant co

Lady Jackets advance to championship game of Super Regional

After besting Troup County High 6-3 and Perry High 9-5 in the first two rounds of the GHSA softball Wayne County Super Regional on Tuesday, the Lady Jackets advanced to the championship game on Wednesday at Barbara Struckhoff Field.
Jah Ross had a number of explosive runs against Glynn Academy in Friday’s scrimmage. He gets help from blockers Miles Starling, No. 54; Jake Trebil, No. 75; and Jose Valdez, No. 77.       .

Jah Ross had a number of explosive runs against Glynn Academy in Friday’s scrimmage. He gets help from blockers Miles Starling, No. 54; Jake Trebil, No. 75; and Jose Valdez, No. 77. .

Cribb pleased with Glynn Academy scrimmage

Both the Wayne County High Yellow Jackets and Glynn Academy Red Terrors saw a good workout and opportunity to practice against another team in Friday’s controlled scrimmage in Brunswick. While each team tried to reach the end zone, no score was kept in the practice.