Make Strides Against Breast Cancer On October 19!

By Matt Wiley,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as always, there are several local events that help raise money that goes toward the research for a cure for the disease that has killed millions. One of the biggest of these events across the nation each year is the American Cancer Society (ACS)’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” 5K walk, which will again be held locally on Saturday, October 19, at the Shops at Wiregrass mall.

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Wildcats Football In Control Of District After Beating Newsome!

The varsity Wharton Wildcats celebrate after their victory over Newsome. Photo: Ben Carter
The varsity Wharton Wildcats celebrate after their victory over Newsome. Photo: Benjamin Carter

By Benjamin Carter

Past the halfway point and looking down the stretch, the Wildcats of Paul R. Wharton High find themselves in a dogfight for a District title.

After a hard-fought, impressive 21-20 victory over the Newsome High Wolves (at Newsome) on Oct. 4, the Wildcats moved into a first place tie with Plant High in the State Class 8A, District 6 standings, with an overall record of 4-1, including 2-0 in the District.

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