The Whiteoak Wildcats got off to a slow start and just weren't able to recover as they never held the lead, suffering their first loss of the season by falling to West Union Dragons, 67-42 Saturday morning in the first game of the inaugural Coach Young Classic at North Adams High School.

The Whiteoak Wildcats got off to a slow start and just weren't able to recover as they never held the lead, suffering their first loss of the season by falling to West Union Dragons, 67-42 Saturday morning in the first game of the inaugural Coach Young Classic at North Adams High School.

Despite allowing 34 points in the first half, the Whiteoak Wildcats rallied in the second half, played stifling defense and defended their home court Friday night for a 55-42 win over Felicity-Franklin.

Despite allowing 34 points in the first half, the Whiteoak Wildcats rallied in the second half, played stifling defense and defended their home court Friday night for a 55-42 win over Felicity-Franklin.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats did show improvement with their offensive production from last season, though there is still work to be done elsewhere, as they fell in their season opener by a 68-54 score to the Southeastern Lady Panthers, Saturday at the 2013 Lady 'Cats Classic at Paint Valley High School.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats did show improvement with their offensive production from last season, though there is still work to be done elsewhere, as they fell in their season opener by a 68-54 score to the Southeastern Lady Panthers, Saturday at the 2013 Lady 'Cats Classic at Paint Valley High School.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats did show improvement with their offensive production from last season, though there is still work to be done elsewhere, as they fell in their season opener by a 68-54 score to the Southeastern Lady Panthers, Saturday at the 2013 Lady 'Cats Classic at Paint Valley High School.

The Whiteoak Wildcats are entering a season of transition. The reigning Division II Southern Hills Athletic Conference champions are rebuilding a team that lost a lot of scoring and a lot of leadership.

The Whiteoak Wildcats are entering a season of transition. The reigning Division II Southern Hills Athletic Conference champions are rebuilding a team that lost a lot of scoring and a lot of leadership.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats have grown tired of the recent trend of their basketball program, so head coach Mike Cooper and his players decided to do something about it this past offseason.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats have grown tired of the recent trend of their basketball program, so head coach Mike Cooper and his players decided to do something about it this past offseason.

Two seniors for the Whiteoak Wildcats have been chosen to be the leaders this season in Tyler Williams and Justin Emery, and for good reason.

Two seniors for the Whiteoak Wildcats have been chosen to be the leaders this season in Tyler Williams and Justin Emery, and for good reason.

For three Whiteoak seniors and their teammates, this season is about changing the culture of the program. The trio of seniors that include Morgan Campbell, Amber Gorman and Brittany Luman have been through the grind of seasons that didn't meet their expectations. This year, they've worked to improve on that.

For three Whiteoak seniors and their teammates, this season is about changing the culture of the program. The trio of seniors that include Morgan Campbell, Amber Gorman and Brittany Luman have been through the grind of seasons that didn't meet their expectations. This year, they've worked to improve on that.