Gilland signs to wrestle in college
     Tyson Gilland (center), signed last week to continue his wrestling career at East Georgia College in Swainsboro under the direction of history professor and Head Wrestling Coach Reid Derr (back left). Gilland was a four-year varsity wrestler for the Washington-Wilkes Tigers where his career record w...
More ...

Tiger baseball alumni will try to beat ¹08 W-W edition
      The annual game between the alumni and the 2008 Tiger baseball team will take place on Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at the W-WCHS Tiger baseball field. All interested former players are asked to report by 6:30 on game day. Fans are encouraged to come out and support their favorite former and current...
More ...

Cheerleading signup for basketball, football to run July 14-Aug. 31
      Signup for the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department 2008-2009 basketball and football cheerleading will begin July 14 and continue through August 31. The cheerleading program is for girls ages 5-12. To be eligible a girl must be five years old by September 1, 2008.
More ...

W-W Parks & Rec hosts soccer camp set for July 14-17
      The Washington Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department (W-WPRD) will host a Soccer Camp the week of July 14-17 from 4-8 p.m. Both newcomers and experienced players are welcome to attend. Signups are being held through July 1 for four age groups: 4-6, 7-8, 9-11, and 12-14. Applications are availabl...
More ...

Top sports fans will know the answers to this quiz
By Chris Richcrek
      1. In 2007, San Francisco's Barry Bonds established the record for most home runs by a person 40 or older with 78. Who had held the mark? 2. On how many different teams did brothers Sandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto Alomar play together?
More ...

W-WPRD enforces policies concerning coaches, others
      The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department and its employees enforce its policies regarding all volunteer coaches, managers, and individual who provide services to the recreation department. As part of the Child Protection Program, coaches in all programs are required to have a backgro...
More ...

Appreciates sponsorship
     Casey Jackson (left), coach of the Red Sox tee-ball team, presents a plaque to Optimist Club President David Chafin in appreciation for sponsoring the Red Sox team. Jackson presented the plaque at the Optimist Club's monthly meeting held at the Down Under Restaurant in the Fitzpatrick Restaurant.
More ...