Sports

WICHITA FALLS – Any new coach will tell you getting a team to believe in itself is one of the hardest things to do.

PERRIN – Tana McCaulay can best be described as a little bird ready to make a move out of the nest.

PERRIN – Lohn ISD has become a fertile feeding ground for Perrin.

Over the last few weeks, two coaches from the school outside of Brady have pulled up stakes and moved onto the Pirate ship, the most recent being Tyler Carter. Carter, who will be coaching football and some junior high sports, said it’s a huge move coming to Perrin.

BRYSON – Being away from family for a job is very tough.

Brad Allen knows the feeling, coaching in Perryton last year while his family lived in Wichita Falls. Being unable to see his children play their senior year was tough on the veteran coach.

For the first time in many years, Jacksboro will have a radio home for athletics this school year.

KWKQ 94.7 FM out of Graham is expected to broadcast football games and other athletic events. The station, part of the High Plains Radio Network, began work on the game broadcast mindset earlier in the Spring.

An annual tradition will be closing out the summer.

Jacksboro Football Camp will take place July 30-Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tiger Stadium. Camp is for all incoming third through ninth graders.

Coach Kirk Rodgers and his staff will cover basic football skills, such as passing and catching. Campers will also learn lifelong skills such as teamwork, character, and leadership.

Cost is $35 per camper, which includes a T-shirt. Checks can be made out to Jacksboro Athletics.

BRYSON – Football season is right around the corner.

Coaches here worked with about 10 future Cowboys as football camp was held here earlier this week. Head Coach Jason Briles and his coaching staff worked Tuesday morning with some of the defensive points of the game.

Editor's Note: This is to clarify a statement Richardson made on the physicality of sports.

BRYSON – Bryson picked up another UIL sport Monday night after school board members approved starting a golf team.

Tracy Richardson, a Bryson graduate whose daughter goes to Jacksboro High, asked the board if they would consider starting a team here. He said it’s a great opportunity for young people who do not like the physicality of many sports like football to try a sport.

“It’s physical but not like football physical,” Richardson said.

PERRIN – Everyone needs a break now and then.

New Perrin Volleyball Coach Rebekah Bland took a two-year respite from coaching, taking a teaching job in Lohn outside of Brady. She said she just needed a chance to “breathe” during that time.

BRYSON – Bryson picked up another UIL sport Monday night after school board members approved starting a golf team.

Tracy Richardson, a Bryson graduate whose daughter goes to Jacksboro High, asked the board if they would consider starting a team here. He said it’s a great opportunity for young people who are not physically gifted to try a sport.