Sports – The Wakulla Sun

War Eagles get by Taylor, 25-19

Posted onSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Running back Danny Godbolt in action. PHOTO BY KEN FIELDS

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla War Eagles got their second victory of the season, a hard-fought 25-19 win over a tough Taylor County Bulldog team.
Head Coach Derek Allen Jr. said it was a “sloppy” game – lots of mistakes and penalties. “Difficult playing in that environment” of Perry. But he was pleased that War Eagle fans packed the stands as well, and credited the fans with helping get the win.
Some of the sloppiness included four unsportsmanlike penalties on Wakulla – with two of those going against Ryheem Moore, receiver and safety, which led to him being ejected.
The first call was after a receiving touchdown. Coach Allen said players get 5 seconds to celebrate and Moore exceeded that limit, according to referees.

WRESTLING

Posted onAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

State champion has a nice ‘ring’ to it

Kendal Haynie shows her ring earned as state champion in wrestling at halftime of the Wakulla v. Gadsden football game. Joining her are Coach Tommy Haynie, Principal Michele Falk, and Coach Jon Sanchez.

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

The title “Kendal Haynie, 2026 State Champion” has a nice ring to it and now her copious collection of awards does too.

Color Guard

Posted onAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

With the cancellation of last week’s preseason game, we didn’t have a photo of this Color Guard for the Football section.

War Eagles wallop Gadsden, 27-7

Posted onAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Ryheem Moore does a flip coming out on the field. He would have a stunning game against the Gadsden Jaguars, with three interceptions, one a pick six; and a pass reception for a 41-yard touchdown.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla War Eagles and their new head coach got their first victory of the season, a 27-7 win over the Gadsden Jaguars in a weather-shortened game.
There were two lightning delays. The first delay came in the third quarter, and the game went on until the second lightning alarm, which sounded with 9:18 left in the fourth quarter.
The game was eventually called.

It’s time for War Eagle football!

Posted onAugust 19, 2026August 20, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

New Coach Derek Allen Jr. is at the ßhelm

Wakulla Head Football Coach Derek Allen Jr.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Ten years ago, 2016, Derek Allen was getting ready to take over the Wakulla War Eagle offense as quarterback. He led the team, under Head Coach Scott Klees, to the playoffs.

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Track record-setter

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Riversprings’ Sam Harris Jr. is the total package

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

“I wasn’t the fastest kid on the block,” said Sam Harris Sr. “So when I started getting these phone calls and talking with Coach Kam, he was like, ‘Mr. Harris, your son is pretty fast.’ I’m like OK, cool. He said, ‘I don’t think you get it, he’s really fast.’ I said, OK, well let’s see. From there it took off.”

Lady War Eagles headed to state semi-final

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorStaff Report

The team after their victory over Paxon. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)

Staff Report

The Wakulla High School Lady War Eagles are in the Final Four after a walloping of Paxon 13-2 on Thursday, May 14.

Spring football jamboree held

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Wakulla War Eagles, under new coach Derek Allen, traveled to Chiles to play halves against Tallahassee schools Lincoln and Rickards on Thursday. Photos by Ken Fields

In the playoffs

Posted onMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026Authorestanton

In a game from a couple of weeks ago, Lady War Eagle Allison Stephens is safe sliding into home as Wakulla defeated Franklin County 14-4.

Lady War Eagle wrestlers celebrate season

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Coach Tommy Haynie, Rose Cooper, Sophia Barron, Julia Baggett, Kameron Easter, Kendal Haynie, Head Coach Jon Sanchez

By WALT JACOBS
Special to the Sun

On Tuesday, April 14th, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and festive at Wakulla High School, where the WHS Lady War Eagle wrestling team gathered to celebrate a wonderful season. Head Coach Jon Sanchez capped off an evening of food, fellowship, and frivolity, with the presentation of awards.