Jeremy Daniels is serving as the newest boys golf head coach at Whitley County High School. A member of the WCHS Class of 2010, he played golf himself as a Colonel for six years. He says that getting to return and take over a program that he was once a member of all those years ago is a “pretty cool” experience.
“I like the competitiveness of the sport,” said Daniels, who has also served as a longtime assistant for the school’s varsity baseball team and has volunteered as an assistant football coach at the middle school level in the past. “There is the one-on-one factor, but then it is also a team sport.”
Currently, the Colonels feature four juniors, two freshmen, and one senior player – EJ Allen. Daniels said he has seen improvement out of the team over the past several weeks, including picking up a win recently at a competition in Berea.
Last week, Daniels said the Colonels are focusing on practicing in preparation for this year’s regional championship meet, which will take place Monday at the London Country Club. He said he wants to see his players get out on the course and have some fun at the region meet, and hopes that they will be able to rise to the occasion and qualify for KHSAA State Championship competition.
Looking ahead, Daniels said that he feels the 2026 Colonels should benefit from getting an earlier start. He also said that he is excited about having so many players who will be able to return to the roster and continue building on the foundation that is currently being laid for the future of the program.
Look in the Sept. 24 print edition for coverage from the boys’ golf region meet. The girls’ regional championships will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Burnside.
CHS baseball, Williamsburg Police schedule scramble fundraiser events
Recently, a pair of scramble fundraiser events have been announced for the local area.
The Corbin High School baseball team has announced their 2025 Redhound Scramble will be taking place on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Oaks of London. There is an 18-team limit, and play is scheduled to get underway at 9 a.m. Teams of four can register for $400, or there is a “foursome all-inclusive package” available for $600. All proceeds go to benefit the CHS baseball team. For additional information, e-mail redhoundbaseball@gmail.com or call (859) 536-9933.
The next day, on Friday, Oct. 3, the Williamsburg Police Department will host its Third Annual Golf Scramble at the Middlesboro Country Club. There is a $400 entry fee four teams of four players, and an optional fee of $100 for six mulligans. Food will be provided, and cash and prizes will be awarded. All proceeds will go to benefit the WPD Shop With A Cop program. Teams can sign up on the day of the event, or for more information contact either Bobby Freeman at (606) 304-7607 or Chad Foley at (606) 549-6033.
