Listening brings A-Rod to JHS

Sometimes it pays to listen to a former mentor.

Alex Rodriguez had a good relationship with his coach at Crosbyton, Brannon Rodgers, so when his former mentor asked him to come take a look at Jacksboro, he did what he was asked.

Not without some trepidation, however.

“I was getting ready to be the top assistant basketball coach at Lamesa, so I was pretty happy,” Rodriguez offered. “Coach Rodgers asked me a number of times just to come check things out here, so out of respect for him I did.”

He was obviously impressed because he moved across the state. So far, he is glad he did.

For further details, see the July 28 Herald-Gazette.