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Tigers roar to 2-0

WINDTHORST – In a much different game than a week ago, Jacksboro got out to a quick lead but watched Windthorst tie the contest late in the third. A fourth quarter score gave Jacksboro back the lead and a pair of late interceptions sealed the deal in a 21-14 Tiger win Friday evening.

The Tigers are 2-0 and Windthorst falls to 0-2.

Michael Harp’s 64-yard first quarter run set up his four-yard scoring run later in the drive. Fumble recoveries by Zach Hamm and Hunter Drennan and a Luke Dixon interception kept the hosts off the board.

Perrin wins 1st for Merrett

PERRIN – All coaches want to start their careers on a positive note.

Joe Merrett did that here Friday night, the new Perrin Coach getting a solid night from his charges en route to a 34-18 win over visiting Chico. Merrett was extremely pleased with the work of his players in the face of recent adversity.

For further details, see the Sept. 2 Herald-Gazette.

Bryson pitches shutout in opener

HICO ­ – Bryson got out to a quick start Saturday as part of the Six-Man Super Saturday, scoring 21 first quarter points and cruised to a 45-0 win over Walnut Springs.

The game was called in the third quarter by mercy rule.

Bryson rolled up 320 yards of offense while holding Walnut Springs to just 93 yards.

 Cowboys Coach Jason Briles said his charges were ready to hit someone else and it showed.

For further details, see the Sept. 2 Herald-Gazette.

VB sweeps Newcastle

NEWCASTLE – The Class A Lady ‘Cats provided just what Jacksboro needed after two losses to Class 4A schools: a very competitive battle before falling to the visitors 25-19, 25-21, 25-23 Tuesday evening.

Jacksboro got out of the gate quickly in game one with Baylee Anderson and Morgyn Green combining to get the Purple out to a 6-2 lead. Newcastle would get within two before a Kellyn Mitchell ace and a Leah Plaster pair, aided by a Baylee Thompson block put the visitors up 11-5.

Jboro looks to extend win streak

hile Jacksboro Coach Brian Hodnett never went to school here, he also knows a bit about tradition. Back in his playing days, he embraced tradition by wearing the same uniform number as his dad and brother.

As a 6th-year head coach, Hodnett’s charges have become a major part of the Tiger tradition after Friday’s 58-6 season-opening win in Olney. Hodnett, who shared a uniform number with not only his brother but his dad back in the day.

On with the show ...

And oh what heights we’ll hit

On with the Show, this is it.

– Overture from the Bugs Bunny Show

Opening night of football season is here, ladies and gents.

It’s the 99th season of Jacksboro football, which has been going on since 1914 (except for three years during WWI). Jacksboro is hanging on the cusp of history tonight, as the squad has won 499 games to this point. 

For further details, see the Aug. 26 Herald-Gazette.

Jacksboro, Bryson hold final FB scrimmages

Jacksboro and Bryson had their final football scrimmages last week n preparation for this weekend’s season opener. Perrin cancelled its scrimmage because of a death in the Pirate football family.

The Tigers traveled to Santo to face the Wildcats. Coach Brian Hodnett said he saw improvement overall from the team as a whole.

“I thought we looked much better against Santo,” Hodnett stated. “Other than one busted assignment, the defense looked awesome.”