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Coach Hess plans strategy during a time out with his basketball team.  Hess coached basketball and soccer, taking both to state championship appearances.

Chuck Hess inducted into WF Athletics Hall of Fame

Liz Wilburn, Staff Reporter May 3, 2018

After decades of hard work and dedication to the school, Chuck Hess, the former athletic director and  coach has been recognized by the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. Induction is a huge honor and...

Forward/Midfielder Hannah Dion surges past a Corinth Holders defender during a home conference game. Dion led the team in scoring three of her four seasons.

Dion stays true to form in final season

Lexi Murray, Opinion Editor April 28, 2018

You may know her as a soccer player, a student, a swimmer, a JROTC cadet or a Trentini Scholarship finalist: Senior Hannah Dion wraps all of those things into one. Dion has been playing soccer since...

The fate of the game rests in their hands

The fate of the game rests in their hands

Mayla Gilliam, Editor in chief April 28, 2018

Being a successful pitcher takes concentration, athleticism and determination. For the eight pitchers on the varsity baseball and softball teams, they have to show these attributes to lead their teams...

Tennis captures conference title

Tennis captures conference title

Led by sophomore Brad Beck and senior Mason VanViegen, the boys’ tennis team shared first place in the NAC-VI with the Wakefield Wolverines. Beck went 11-2 and VanViegen went 9-4. “I expect them...

Veteran soccer team competes in NAC-6

Veteran soccer team competes in NAC-6

Austin Julian and Charlie Byrd March 12, 2018

The girls’ soccer team has started their season off 1-1-2, and the girls are looking to make this season one of their best. With leaving the dominant Cap-8, and the team being led by fourth-year varsity...

(Left to right) Amanda Duncan, a 2005 graduate. Daniel Caldwell, a 1999 graduate. Eric Williams, a 2002 graduate represented by his mom. Ron Richards, a 25 plus year veteran teacher and coach. Chuck Hess, a former teacher, athletic director, soccer and basketball coach. Romas Lucas, a 1990 graduate.

Athletic department introduces the 2018 Hall of Fame class

January 30, 2018

Wake Forest, NC – 1/16/18– The Wake Forest High School Athletic Booster Club in conjunction with Athletic Director Mike Joyner announces the 2018 class of the Wake Forest High School Athletic Hall...

Senior Safety Drew Homschek received the Golden Helmet Award. Homschek was given the award since he was the best all around on the defensive side of the field.

Players honored at football banquet

Austin Julian, Sports Editor January 30, 2018

For the Cougars, plan on the football banquet being in January. While the rest of the fall sports honored their athletes Nov. 16, the football team was getting ready for round two of the playoffs against...

Senior Chris James hands off to Senior, D1 commit Devon Lawrence.

Football players named to NAC-VI all-conference team

December 15, 2017

Football : Player of the year : Devon Lawrence Defensive Player of the Year : Seth Williams Special Team Player of the Year : Nolan Parris Coach of the Year : Reggie Lucas All-Conference...

A banner at the entrance of the school displays the pride the Cougars have for graduate Bryce Love

Coaches share what made Heisman candidate love such a special player

December 8, 2017

On the same day that the football team heads to Winston Salem to defend their state title, a former Cougar will be in New York City hoping for a national honor. Bryce Love, a 2014-15 graduate who also...

The Cougars take the field Dec. 1 to face off with the Garner Trojans   for the Eastern Regional final. The Cougars also defeated Garner to face Mallard Creek in 2014.

Football team hopes third time is the charm

Austin Julian and Charlie Byrd December 8, 2017

With another undefeated season, the Cougars are headed back to the state championship to defend their title and bring home another ring. Senior safety and UNC commit Javon Terry is excited to get the...

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