Dayton, Waitsburg eye sports merger

Dayton and Waitsburg school districts are now considering a merger of their sports programs. According to the Dayton Chronicle, school boards in each district have hosted public discussions about making the merger.

Dayton and Waitsburg at one time were regular stops for Colfax teams when the Bulldogs played in the former SE-A conference.

Waitsburg and Dayton have been playing in the WIAA District 9 2B division with DeSales, Tri-Cities Prep and Walla Walla Valley Academy. The merger would continue to put the schools in the 2B division.

The combined Dayton-Waitsburg football team for two years h...