Sports

HOLLIDAY  – Jacksboro’s baseball and softball squads came here Wednesday after rain postponed Tuesday’s games and came out with a pair of wins against the Eagle squads, who were on top of District 8-3A.

The softball team fell behind early but used a six-run fifth inning to take control and withstood a Holliday rally in the sixth to post an 8-7 win. The Tigerettes close the first round at 2-5 in the loop and 7-14 overall.

Ty Kennedy tossed a no-hitter and Jacksboro won its second straight game in a 3-0 win over Bowie Friday evening.

Kennedy struck out 13, including eight of the first nine, and allowed just two walks. With the win, Jacksboro is 3-1 in District 8-3A and 8-7-2 pverall. Bowie falls to 2-2 and 7-11-1.

GORDON – Coming from behind isn’t easy when you haven’t done it.

After an up and down non-district ledger where Bryson’s Cowgirls went 5-5, the squad has had an easy time rolling through district so far going 3-0 in the early going, not having trailed at any point in the process.

That changed Friday afternoon here as the host Lady ‘Horns got their bats rolling early to take a 1-0 lead into the third inning. Bryson had finally had enough and got its offense on the move in the middle innings.

GRAHAM – Jacksboro’s track teams competed in the Possum Kingdom Relays Saturday here.

Kade Weldon won the discus for the third time this year with a 152’8” throw, his personal best in the event. Teammate Riley Rollans was right behind in second with a 136’6”. Cody Gary was second in the Shot Put after a 44’7 1/2” effort, also a personal best.

The girls had finally had enough.

After starting District 8-3A play 0-4, Jacksboro’s varsity softballers used focus and a 14-hit attack to snap the streak in a 16-0, three inning win over visiting Nocona Tuesday evening . 

Jacksboro goes to 1-4 in the loop and 6-13 overall while dropping Nocona to 0-5 and 1-11-1. Tigerette Coach John Bennett said cutting out the extras paid dividends.

Jacksboro’s varsity softball and baseballers came back from Spring Break Tuesday night and posted wins over visiting Nocona in District 8-3A action.

The girls picked up their first district win with a 16-0, three-inning victory. Jacksboro goes to 1-4 in the loop and 6-13 overall while dropping Nocona to 0-5 and 1-11-1.

GRAFORD – Bryson’s softball team remains in first place in district as the squad swept past the host Lady Rabbits here Monday.

In the opener, the Cowgirls (3-0 in district and 8-5 overall) posted a 23-1, five-inning win, pounding out 17 hits in the process. Kyla Jones allowed five hits and struck out eight in the victory.

PERRIN – For Brianna Bryant, it’s a chance at redemption. For Tristen Barbare, it’s a chance to leave high school on a high note.

The Perrin High pair qualified for the State Powerlifting Championships in their respective divisions during regional meets earlier this month. Bryant, a sophomore, will compete in the 114-pound class in Waco this weekend while Barbare, a 220-pound senior, will compete in Abilene March 23-24.

Bryant was 2nd place at regionals in the Class 2A division lifting a combined 545 pounds but admits she is more excited this year than last.

When a good pitcher has a devastating bat, it can mean double trouble for an opponent.

Such is the case of Boyd’s Kristin Rasbury, who had three home runs as part of four extra base hits and batted in 10 runs Friday night in a 16-6, six-inning victory over Jacksboro at Tigerette Field. Jacksboro drops to 5-11 and 0-2 in District 8-3A with Boyd going to 1-1.