A few years ago, I was attending an outdoor show in Waco when I noticed a little shooting range for air guns set up in a room off to the side of the main floor. I could hear the report of air rifles being shot and my interest was perked.
With the ability to look to the Jacksboro baseball future, Tiger faithful should admit that the future is pretty bright.
Folks that hunt with me will concur that I have a habit of ignoring smart precautionary measures to keep myself safe from critters in the outdoors. I’m not talking about ferocious wild boar or protective sow bear with cubs but rather insects that present a very real threat of doing bodily harm, and snakes!
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.
Looking back on well over a half-century spent as a very active participant in all sorts of hunting and fishing endeavors, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s more fun to diversify than stick with one method of hunting or, fishing for that matter.
Graham’s summer baseball league team sandwiched a pair of six-run innings and held Jacksboro to just four hits in a 16-2, four-inning win July 16 at Swan Field.
I remember the day they announced sports was coming back to the TV airwaves like it was yesterday.
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.
It only took a few months but it seems like the pros are getting back to their seasons.
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.
