WEATHERFORD – On a rainy, muddy course at Canyon West Golf Course, Jacksboro took part in the Parker County Cross Country championships Saturday and had success on both the high and middle school levels.
The varsity boys finished a respectable fourth out of 15 schools. Javier Palomar led the Tigers with a fourth-place finish with Jose Palomar winding up ninth.
BRYSON – The Cowgirl varsity volleyball team had a chance to have an early voice in the district volleyball race with a win over visiting Poolville Saturday, which was co-district champions a year ago.
Starting off on the right foot doesn’t guarantee success, but it sure beats the alternative.
Jacksboro’s varsity volleyballers did just that Sept. 7, opening District 7-3A action with a 25-12, 22-25, 25-12, 26-24 win over visiting Breckenridge. The Tigerettes were able to get consistent serving runs and good frontcourt play throughout to eventually pull away.
Definitely something to build off of.
Jacksboro found itself down three touchdowns late in Friday night’s season opener with Breckenridge at Tiger Stadium but the hosts who had to fight from behind all night, found something in their tank late and managed to get within one score in the final 30 seconds but an onside kick failed, giving the Buckaroos a hard fought 43-36 win.
SLIDELL – Jacksboro’s varsity boys continued their success here, winning the title for the second straight year.
The quartet of Jose Palomar, Javier Palomar, Hoyt Nebgen and Daylan Valles finished first (no times or positions were provided).
FORT WORTH – Sometimes an individual can be their own worst enemy.
In many cases, that is what is plaguing Jacksboro’s varsity volleyball team in the early going of the 2018 season. The Tigerettes’ mindset on the road here to start Tuesday’s match with Class 5A Fort Worth Southwest allowed the game but outmanned Lady Raiders to stay close throughout the majority of game one.
Jacksboro’s varsity volleyball squad forced five games with visiting Wichita Falls Notre Dame Tuesday evening but ultimately came out on the short end of a 16-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-23, 12-15 stick in its home opener.
BURKBURNETT – Jacksboro’s varsity volleyballers wound up third in the bronze bracket at the Boomtown Tournament last weekend.
Having two starters on the bench with injuries for most of the tournament hurt the squad as the Tigerettes never seemingly found their groove. Coach Tennessee Arey said not losing any of their games by more than six points was positive.
ARCHER CITY – Coming off a disappointing weekend in Burkburnett with two starters riding the bench due to injuries, you couldn’t blame Jacksboro’s varsity volleyballers for a slow start Tuesday night.
The Tigerettes fell in a 9-0 hole in the opener vs. the Lady Cats in a gym that has been very unfriendly over the years. After somewhat of a rebound to respectability in game one, Jacksboro found its groove midway through game two and fought its way to a tough 18-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-10 victory.
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