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Ecstatic doesn’t even come close

Ecstatic doesn’t even come close

I was driving to work last Tuesday morning when I got the news from colleague Mike Williams that brought normalcy back to my life.

The fact that Class A-4A schools were being left alone by the UIL and could have a full Fall sports schedule made my heart leap for joy. I had commented in previous columns about being willing to take any sports watching I could get.

Jacksboro sees lead zapped in 6-5 loss to Bowie

Jacksboro sees lead zapped in 6-5 loss to Bowie

Scoring early and often is a solid way to guarantee victory.Jacksboro’s high school summer league team did part of that July 7, scoring five first inning runs. Unfortunately, due to some base running blunders, the Purple would not score again vs. visiting Bowie. The Jackrabbits would use a pair of three run innings to overcome the Tigers and post a 6-5, four inning win at Swan Field.

JYSO football registration Sunday

Jacksboro Youth Sports Organization is trying to help parents out in this time of need.

Registration for the youth football season began June 7 and will continue Sunday, June 14. Registration will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Twin Lake Fields concession stands.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which knocked out the baseball season and has hurt so many families, registration will be free for the upcoming season, according to Travis Thompson with the JYSO.

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