Sports

Landrie Valenzuela, a Jacksboro High School senior and multi-sport athlete, has signed a national letter of intent to compete in track and field for Angelo State University. Valenzuela, who threw the shot put and discus while at JHS, said the family-like feel of the school and having family close by was key in making the choice.

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Perfection. Any coach will tell you it’s difficult, no matter how good you are, to run through a district schedule unbeaten. Injuries and constantly having a target on your back are just some of the reasons why. That’s what makes Jacksboro’s varsity softball’s running of the table in District 7-3A, a loop where the squad finished fourth a year ago, so impressive.

Jacksboro’s varsity softballers continued their trek through District 7-3A play with a 14-1, five inning win Thursday, April 11 over Vernon. The Tigerettes, who are 11-0 in the loop, clinched an outright district championship with the victory.

Each week, the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette will recognize one athlete from each Jack County school as the Herald’s Athletes of the Week. The Herald’s Athletes of the Week are Landrie Valenzuela, of Jacksboro, Erika Hernandez, of Perrin, and Brooke Bennett, of Bryson.

Jacksboro tricksters had a successful day at the 7-8 3A Area Track Meet last Thursday, April 11 in Breckenridge. First-place finishes were recorded by Kylie Tullous in the pole vault after a 9’6” try and Landrie Valenzuela in the shot put with a 41’3/4” throw.

Jacksboro’s girls golf team won the District 7-3A title last week at courses in Wichita Falls and Runaway Bay. The girls finished with a two-round total of 798.

In a 4-0 hole after one inning, Jacksboro’s varsity baseball’s scored in each of the next four frames to take control and put together a 12-5 victory Wednesday, April 10 over Vernon. The game was played at Holliday High because of wet field conditions in Vernon.

After a stellar track career at Jacksboro High School, which included a state meet appearance, Kylie Tullous will be furthering her career at Abilene Christian University. During a ceremony Thursday, April 4 at the JHS library, Tullous thanked all her friends, family, and coaches that have worked with her during her time in Jacksboro.