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WCHS Lady Cats Make History at State
The 2024 Lady Cats of Wayne County High School have set the bar at a new level in softball. They traveled to Murfreesboro, TN last week to participate in the State Championship Tournament for the first time in school history. After taking the Region Championship, and then defeating Huntingdon in a sub-state match-up, the Lady Cats took on Wartburg Central on Tuesday, May 21 in the first found of tournament action. The team fell short by a score of 3-1 which sent them to the losers bracket. On Wednesday, May 22, in an early contest with Halls High School, history was again achieved as the gals defeated their opponent 3-2. To reach this level of competative play was a milestone in itself, but now they found themselves in the winning column. As the parents, fans, and community braced during a rematch with Wartburg Central later that afternoon, the skies opened up and unleashed a show-stopping storm in early innings. The Lady Cats would have to sleep on a 1-0 lead to resume a game that would begin early Thursday morning. In an absolute battle to the end, Wartburg Central took the victory over Wayne County, 5-4, bringing our home team’s season to an end.
Summer Food Service Program Begins Thursday, May 30th
Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does a child’s need for good nutrition. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free, nutritious meals to help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school.
Special Olympics Enjoyed by Athletes and Attendees
The Wayne County Special Olympics were held recently at Frank Hughes School in Clifton. All the athletes did a great job, and everyone enjoyed the special day!. The James Harper Courage Award is presented each year at the Special Olympics. James Harper was a very special person in the Harper family and to the community. He was able to show his family and all those he met how to love unconditionally. His family lovingly says that they were so blessed to have him for 51 years.
Soccer Team Loses to Richland, Hernandez Signs With UT Southern
On Monday, May 6th, the combined WCHS/CHS soccer team traveled to Richland for their first post-season tournament game, a district tournament semi-final. Richland was the #1 seed in the tournament, having beaten all the other district teams twice. Richland dominated the game from the beginning, although Wayne County was able to generate some offensive pressure. Eight minutes in, a Richland striker beat an outside defender and put a low shot into the Wayne County goal. Five minutes later Richland got a corner kick; one of their mid-fielders got the ball at the back end of the penalty box. His hard shot grazed the bottom of the crossbar as it went in. Richland scored another goal five minutes before halftime to leave the score 3-0 Richland at the half.
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