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By Beka Compton
The Times 

Sports seasons kick off for DW athletes

 

September 2, 2021

Courtesy of DW Athletics

Wolfpack Football began practice in August. Practices have been temporarily canceled, while athletes recover from COVID-19.

DAYTON/WAITSBURG-Hut, hut, hike! Fall sports are officially underway from Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack athletes. Full rosters for both volleyball and football teams have given athletic officials high hopes for the upcoming season.

Wolfpack Football had more than 30 players turnout at the first practice of the season on August 18, with numbers continuing to climb as late registrations rolled in. Athletic Director Sam Korslund said that those numbers provided the strong potential for a junior varsity team. Paired with the revival of the middle school football team, Korslund said that the JV team will be a huge asset to the future of the program. Aside from a couple of Seniors, the 2021 Wolfpack Football team is composed of mainly freshman and sophomore players.

Football will be played at the Waitsburg Football Field.

Korslund said that high school football schedules have been set, however, league officials are working on finalizing the middle school season schedule. Efforts to reduce weekday travel for the younger athletes are playing a large part in schedule construction and game consideration.


Despite rumors that there would not be enough players for a high school volleyball team, Wolfpack ladies showed up for practice on August 23, ready to take on the league. Middle school volleyball practice will begin September 7, pending COVID-19 status.

The first home volleyball game is scheduled to be played in Dayton on September 16 against Walla Walla Valley Academy. Home games will be played in Waitsburg starting on October 11.

Sports practices have been temporarily cancelled, as student athletes have begun testing positive for COVID-19. At an emergency Dayton School Board meeting, Superintendent Guy Strot shared that some athletes from Dayton had tested positive for COVID-19, and it made it extremely difficult and risky to continue on with sports practices. The outbreak will be reassessed over the weekend, and an announcement with new information will be sent out to parents and caregivers.


Athletic information is easier than even to access, with a dedicated website going live last month. For game and practice schedules, rosters, photos, and updates on all things DW Wolfpack, visit http://www.dwsports.org. The online registration form is still available for any last-minute athletes.

 

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