Sports & Schools

Bleicker 300th!

JAYTON BASKETBALL ACTION: On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the varsity Lady Jays defeated Paducah, 34-32; the varsity Jaybirds fell to Paducah in a close game, 45-43. On Friday, Feb. 8, the varsity Jaybirds defeated Patton Springs, 64-31, and on Monday, Feb.

JAYBIRD BAND MEMBERS HONORED

JAYBIRD BAND MEMBERS HONORED: Molly Pierce and Brynn Yanez were named to all-region band. The next UIL band contest will be held March 7, 2019 in Sundown, Texas.

The playoff picture at press-time

Winners of Tuesday night’s games advanced in playoffs. For final results see our Wednesday Facebook page, or our Thursday website.

Spurettes, Bulldogs, Lady Rangers pursue playoffs

At press time the Spurettes and the Bulldogs were in the hunt for basketball playoff bids. The Spurettes (8-1) were set to host the Patton Springs Lady Rangers (9-0) Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the Domes. Whoever won that game set up a domino effect of district implications.

JGISD STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

JGISD STUDENTS OF THE MONTH were honored by the Kent County Lions Club at their regular meeting, January 28, 2019. Left to right are: Thomas Mullen, Harley Smith, Abby Coulter, Caleb Herzog and Sidney Hall.

Jaybirds, Lady Jays prep for playoffs

JAYTON BASKETBALL ACTION: On Monday, Jan. 29, the varsity Jaybirds defeated Spur, 54-44; the varsity Lady Jays fell to Spur in a close game, 57-52. On Friday, Feb. 1, the varsity Jaybirds defeated Guthrie, 81-24; the varsity Lady Jays also defeated Guthrie, 64-27.

FISHING REPORT

Lake Alan Henry Water clear main lake, stained up the river; 42–51 degrees; 5.15' low. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow to fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on cut and live bait. Lake Colorado City Water fairly clear; 46–52 degrees; 12.31' low. Black bass are slow on shakyheads and jigs.

Lady Rangers clinch playoff spot; face Spurettes Feb. 5

At press time the Patton Springs Lady Rangers are 7-0 in 1A Region II District 15 play. On their heels are the Spur Spurettes at 6-1. The Spurettes will be hosting the Lady Rangers Tuesday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Spur — for the last game of district play.
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