Bullpup Cheerleaders
The Jefferson Junior High 2023-2024 Cheer Team is back row, from left Stormi, Jasiah, Tenazia, Aaliyah, Jade, Kera. Front, from left ZaRhian, Alyssa, Gracee, Sa’Riya. Not pictured Mascot Cooper Cohn.Continue Reading
Varsity Bulldog cheerleaders
The 2023-2024 varsity Bulldog cheerleaders and mascot were named earlier this week. Team members include Paisley Hurst, Brynlie Braddock, Danijah Smith, Haiden Shields, Ashlyn Bowman, Jayden Jenkins, Emma Rutz (Mascot), Kaci Russell, Carlmajz Nicholas, Alyssa Williams, Maia Cooper, Mariya Johnson and Elizabeth Smith. Continue Reading
Clark heads to State in Powerlifting
Jefferson High School’s Zach Hulscher, left, and Bryce Clark both medaled at the UIL Boys Regionals last week. Clark, who placed first in the meet, qualified for State. Hulscher finished third.Continue Reading
TPWD Reminds Hunters of Mandatory Harvest Reporting in Select Texas Counties Ahead of Season Opener
AUSTIN- As the Texas spring turkey season rapidly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters that all counties with a one-bird bag limit have mandatory harvest reporting requirements. Hunters must report their harvest within 24 hours through the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or the TPWD website. Counties with a one-bird limitContinue Reading
Epic Challenge, Epic Results
Several JJHS athletes participated in Epic Sportswear’s Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge last weekend and were awarded for their hard work.Continue Reading
Track meet rescheduled
Due to possible weather conditions, the Jefferson Bulldog Invitational Track Meet scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 10:00am has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 9:00am.Continue Reading
Clark advances to State Powerlifting
“Words can not describe how proud I am of all of our boys who competed this season in Powerlifting. They have continued to put Jefferson on the Powerlifting Map in East Texas,” said coach Candejoel Rivera. The results of the Region 3 Division 3 Powerlifting Championship are as follows: VincentContinue Reading
Making Metal: Girls Powerlifting
JHS’ Adrianna Blanton, above, takes her lift in the UIL Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships in Powerlifting last week. Adrianna became the first Lady Dawg to earn a regional powerlifting medal in JISD history. She placed 5th overall. Left, Zoe Hitchcock, Payton Burkett, Blanton, and Tawny Foster were theContinue Reading
7th, 8th dominate L-K meet
Girls Track Congratulations to the 7th grade girls track team on their 1st place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on Monday March 6. They finished with a total of 284 points. Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team on their 3rd place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on MondayContinue Reading
Baseball & Softball: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs get off to a slow start
Toby Rhodes Jefferson Jimplecute Softball Lady Bulldog softball started off district play 0-2 at the hands of the Tatum Eagles and the Troup Tigers. The home district opener vs the Eagles started off as a pitchers dual through four innings. The Eagles pushed their first run across in the topContinue Reading
Boys Powerlifting team competes today
Your Jefferson Bulldogs Boys Powerlifting Team will be competing today in Arp at the Region 3 Division 3 Championship today. Lifting starts at 1:30 pm in the gym at Arp High School. Please come out and show your support for these young men trying to make it to the TexasContinue Reading
Teacher Appreciation Night
JHS Girls Softball will have a night of Teacher Appreciation tomorrow during the game.Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs first to compete, place in Regional Powerlifting
Congratulations to Tawny Foster, Payton Burkett, Adrianna Blanton, and Zoe Hitchcock on making history. These 4 young ladies are the first girls in Jefferson girl’s history to participate in the Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships. They did and amazing job representing Jefferson. Adrianna Blanton came in 5th earning theContinue Reading
Bulldog ballers end run
The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team ended their playoff stretch Tuesday with a heartbreaking 42-41 loss to Hooks. The Dawgs ended the year 24-7 overall and 10-2 in district play, just one win short of the Regional Tournament. Jimplecute photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading
23-24 Strutters named
The 2023-2024 roster for the Jefferson High School Strutters was announced earlier this week. New members include: Jocelyn Gomez Karly Long Kayla Thomas Aniyah Williams Sadaka Williams Returning members: Adrianna Blanton Carly Bolick Carson Bolick Brooke Burns Madison Davidson Eden Hopes Christiana Justice Tori WebsterContinue Reading
Dixie donation
SWEPCO and Wilkes Power Plant made a $1,000 donation to the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association Tuesday evening. This year is a record year for the group with most playing levels having multiple teams. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering, or coaching a team, contactContinue Reading
Softball Plays Tonight
The HOME softball games against Tatum originally scheduled for Tuesday (2/28/23) have been rescheduled for tonight (Monday, February 27). The JV will play at 4:30 PM, followed by the Varsity. The games will still be played at HOME! This is the DISTRICT OPENER for our softball team! There are onlyContinue Reading
Bulldogs take the diamond for 2023 season
Toby Rhoades/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Lady Bulldog Softball and Bulldog Baseball open district play on February 28 and March 7 and respectively. Baseball Bulldog baseball will have a new skipper this year as Joe Kessell will take over at the helm. Kessell and the Bulldogs are scheduled to play a 26-gameContinue Reading
Powerlifters finish season, qualify for Regionals
Jefferson Powerlifters are gaining ground this year as several team members qualified for Regionals. Senior Tawny Foster, juniors Payton Burkett and Adrianna Blanton, and freshman Zoe Hitchcock all finished in the top 10 in district for girls. They will compete starting at 4:30p.m. March 3 at Eustace High School. BoysContinue Reading


















