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Turned over

EASTLAND – Jacksboro has never had good luck at Maverick Stadium. Last year during Homecoming 2019, the Tigers played a solid game and still wound up on the short end of a 39-21 stick.

Friday night, the Tigers were once again Eastland’s Homecoming game, only this time Jacksboro was plagued with nine turnovers which led to 42 Maverick points in a 55-20 game here.

Jacksboro goes to 2-1 in District 5-3A Division II and 5-3 overall with Eastland going to 3-0 and 5-3 overall.Jacksboro was able to keep Eastland contained for most of the night, even thing a lead after one.

Staying busy in some respects

Staying busy in some respects

While I’m not having any troubles hitting my 40 hours a week, I’m considering switching some things around to get some more sports in the short term.

Although no one noticed, I did have some freshman and JV football in the paper in late August because of early deadlines so I could fill pages. I have no problems with that when it’s for the right reasons.

I tend to go varsity first and when the need is there and I have room, then I go sub varsity, even junior high and middle school, if it’s there. I used to run middle school stuff all the time but the week dried up.

Jacksboro, Bryson release basketball schedules

Jacksboro, Bryson release basketball schedules

With some changes still possible, Jacksboro and Bryson have released their 2020-21 basketball schedules.

Jacksboro girls

With the Tigerettes not playing volleyball this playoff season, their campaign will begin as a warmup for a football game. Jacksboro will play at Millsap at 5:15 Nov. 6 with the Tiger and Bulldog football teams playing at 7 p.m.

Jacksboro FB stays perfect in district

Four quarters is a long time to try and play a complete football game.

In the eyes of Jacksboro Coach Brannon Rodgers, his Tigers had yet to play a complete four quarters this year, despite an impressive 4-2 record heading into Friday’s District 7-3A game with Dublin. The Tigers may have put together their most impressive 48 minutes of the season Friday, putting up 494 yards offense and holding the visitors to 266 in a 47-7 win at Tiger Stadium.

Cowgirls in first place after five-game win over Prairie Valley

BRYSON – After the first game Saturday between the volleyball leaders of District 10-A, you had to wonder if Bryson would survive the next two games.

Visiting Prairie Valley came into Cowboy Gym Saturday morning with fire in its eyes and dominated the hostesses, leading by 12 late in the opener. A late serving run by Windsor Godfrey made the 18-25 final much closer than the actual game was.

It’s probably a little early

It’s probably a little early

I’ve always been told patience is a virtue. Many of the same people tell me the early bird gets the worm.

They’re both right, I agree with each concept … at times.

For those wondering what in creation I’m talking about, we’re within a few weeks of basketball season. With all the seasons crossing, I like to stay ahead of the game and get my schedules together quickly, so I can set up a Master schedule.

Having a Master schedule, in my mind, keeps me organized on where I need to be. With COVID and its changes, that’s important.

Run out of playoffs

Run out of playoffs

BOWIE – Jacksboro’s varsity volleyball team came into Jackrabbit Gym Oct. 13 in a must win situation in order to set up a potential play-in match fore the postseason.

The Tigerettes knew Bowie was beatable, having gotten out to a 2-0 lead in the best-offive vs. the Lady Rabbits in the first meeting last month before losing the match. They came out early and took what most would believe was a sizable lead … and let it slip away.

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