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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

News Staff
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.

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Wayne County falls in Game 3, eliminated by East Forsyth

News Staff
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.

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Tennis seniors

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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.

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Diamond Jackets set sights on start of region play next week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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. The first pitch will be at 6 p.m.
Jacket Haddy Peel gets set at second in action against Brunswick High.

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

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

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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.

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Three WCHS student-athletes sign college scholarships

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
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

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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

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Lady Jackets advance to championship game of Super Regional

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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. .

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Cribb pleased with Glynn Academy scrimmage

News Staff
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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.