Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame

Mitt Layton – 2011

Mitt Layton Inducted – 2011 Mitt excelled in three sports throughout the years. At Waycross High School he displayed his skill in football and Golf. He culminated an outstanding career in football in the 1967 season. He along with Henry Strickland and Lewis...

Jack Ingalls – 2011

Jack Ingalls Inducted 2011 Jack was a five-letter athlete in high school at Tulsa, OK. He was All-State in football, ran the 100 yard dash in 9.9 seconds in track at Sandy Springs High School. He played American Legion baseball at Tulsa and made the All-Star team at...

Joe Haluski – 2011

  Joe Haluski Inducted 2011 Joe was an assistant coach at Forsyth County High School in Cumming, GA and the head football coach at Harris County High School in Hamilton, GA before coming to Waycross High School in 1972 as the offensive line coach for Dale...

Manuel Rivas – 2010

  Manuel Rivas Inducted 2010 Manuel Rivas was named head coach for track and field at Waycross High School in 1969 succeeding Coach Church McKenny. Center Junior High School and Waycross High School won numerous regional and state awards under his tutelage from...

Nels Strickland – 2010

  Nels Strickland Inducted 2010 Nels graduated from Waycross High School in 1967. He left a legacy as one of the greatest defensive players in Bulldog history. His efforts epitomized excellence, toughness, dedication, and his love for the game. Although a...

Jody Wade – 2010

  Jody Wade Inducted 2010 A premier athlete at Ware County High School in the early 1990s, Jody was outstanding in three different spots. Baseball, football and basketball were all endeavors in which he excelled. His record as a Gator is complete with sterling...