Sports – The Wakulla Sun

War Eagles wallop Suwannee, 37-7

Posted onSeptember 30, 2026October 6, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

PHOTOS BY GERALD BROWN Receiver Ryheem Moore does a toe-tap on a catch in the end zone for a touchdown. Running back Bryce Manning does a flip as the War Eagles come out of the tunnel to start the game against Suwannee.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The game was a tale of two halves – in the first half, the Suwannee Bulldogs controlled the pace of the game and went in a halftime up 7-6 over the Wakulla War Eagles.
In the second half, the War Eagles came out and dominated their district rival – the defense swarmed and pressured the Bulldog quarterback, and the offense sccored 31 points to improve to 5-1 (1-0 in district play).

War Eagles fall to Pace, 37-29

Posted onSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

MVP and Special Teams Player of the Week Ryheem Moore blocks a punt. The ball rolled out of the end zone for a safety. PHOTO BY
PERRY DISSMORE

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla War Eagles suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Pace Patriots 37-29 in a hard-fought battle. The War Eagles are now 3-1 on the year.
Head Coach Derek Allen Jr. said he was obviously disappointed in the result.

See our Football page for Coaces Corner and Players of the Week.

Wakulla defeats Lincoln

Posted onSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Top Row – Coach Andrews, Taylor Mercer, Zoe Balkcom, Parker Stubbs, Amariyah Donaldson, Renny Langford, Makenna Pedicord, Ayla Miller, Coach Strickland. Bottom Row – Paisley Swanson, Mia Withers, Kinley Lawhon, Mackenzie Hurley, Hailey Carroll. PHOTOS BY PERRY DISSMORE

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Wakulla Lady War Eagles volleyball team defeated Lincoln 3 games to 0, 25-14, 25-16, 25-17.

– Perry Dissmore

War Eagles beat Chiles, 26-7

Posted onSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

A pick six by War Eagle Rayshon St. Hilaire after he intercepted a pass on a fake field goal by Chiles and took it 60 yards the other way for a score. PHOTOS BY KEN FIELDS

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla War Eagles improved to 3-0 on the season with a 26-7 win over the Chiles Timberwolves on Friday night.
Head Coach Derek Allen Jr. said the game was notable in that his team cleaned up some of the penalties that had dogged them in their first two games.

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.

For more Football stories see our Football Special Section

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.”