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Walter J. Baird Athletics is dedicated to building strong character, teamwork, and school pride through competitive sports. Our student-athletes learn the value of hard work, discipline, and perseverance while representing WJB with integrity on and off the field. With committed coaches, supportive families, and a tradition of excellence, WJB Athletics provides opportunities for students to grow, compete, and succeed, both as athletes and as leaders in our community.
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2025-2026 Season Highlights
The 2025-2026 athletic season was certainly one to remember at Walter J. Baird! Our student-athletes across the board demonstrated dedication, teamwork, and Blue Devil pride in every practice and competition. We are so proud to showcase some of the incredible accomplishments of our teams this year and recognize the students who went above and beyond this athletic season.
We Are The Champions!
Five of our athletic programs captured 1st place in their Conference or State Championships this season! Huge shout-out to the following teams:
- Girls Soccer
- Wrestling
- Cheer
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Basketball
These teams consistently showed perseverance, discipline, and teamwork throughout the season, finishing at the top of their divisions. Congratulations, Devils and Devilettes, for showing excellence on and off campus!
Undefeated in Conference Play
Our Girls Soccer Team completed an undefeated conference season with an impressive 11-0 record, showcasing outstanding skill, determination, and consistency from start to finish.
In addition to being the 2025 Highland Rim Conference Champions, our Girls Soccer Team was also the 2025 Battle of the Blues Champions, with an overall season record of 11-2. Way to go, Devilettes!
Individual Wrestling Champions
Two of our student-athletes—8th grader Samya W. and 7th grader Keenan N.—won the Wilson County Individual Championships. Congratulations!
Cheer Team's 3 Year Streak!
This season, our very own Blue Devil Cheerleaders won the UCA National Cheerleading Competition at Disney World's ESPN Sports Complex. Let's hear it for our National Cheer Champions defending their title for the THIRD year in a row!
Cheer also won 1st place and a Bronze Bid at the ASC King of the Jungle, as well as 1st place and Best Stunts at Encore Championships. Way to go!
State Champions: Girls Basketball
Our Devilette Basketball Team won this year's James C. Haile State Championships with an overall record of 17-5. This is the WJB Devilette's 3rd State Championship win in the last 5 years!
Additionally, Coach Daniels was honored as the Championship Basketball Coach, and 3 of our players—Lulu M., Madison R., and Chanel S.—were All Tournament players. Congratulations!
State Champions: Boys Basketball
Our Blue Devil Basketball Team also won this year's James C. Haile State Championships with an overall record of 13-6. This is also the first time BOTH our boys' and girls' basketball teams have won state tournaments in the same year!
Coach Haley was honored as the Championship Basketball Coach, and 3 more of our players—Tate M., Jayce B., and Jeremy M.—were All Tournament players. Well done, everyone!
Bullseye! Top Scores from the Archery Team
Congratulations to the Archery Team for a great State Tournament! Our top archers were:
- Emily C. with a score of 227
- Erwin J. with a score of 222
- RJ P. with a score of 214
- Chloe W. with a score of 211
Everyone has improved so much this season—we are so proud of everyone who competed this year!
Tournament Runner-Ups
Additional teams earned Runner-Up finishes in their respective tournaments, continuing WJB's tradition of competitive excellence and strong postseason performances:
- Devilettes Volleyball: Wilson County Volleyball Conference Runner Up