The Jefferson Dawgs have been off and running this track season with 19 athletes qualifiing for Area competition. Those qualifing for the Area meet included: • 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams • 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett • 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy • 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith,Continue Reading
Today’s Area Championship Track Meet has been moved to West Rusk. A number of Jefferson ISD students are competing, including: 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith, Hasheem Ector, Devin Davis, Kam Williams, Luke McMullen, TrevorContinue Reading
AUSTIN – Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families the opportunity to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation and reeling in catfish close to home. Starting the week of April 15, TPWD willContinue Reading
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library recently hosted their annual Golf Tournament on March 26. The beautiful weather brought golfers from all around East Texas to the Wood Hollow Golf Club in Longview to join in the fun and friendly competition. Players enjoyed lunch and raffle items were awardedContinue Reading
Staff Reports “Take me out to the ballgame…” takes on special meaning at Saturday as the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association holds opening ceremonies at Kellyville park. The introduction of teams and players kicks it all off at 10 a.m. and is followed by the opening games atContinue Reading
The Jefferson High School softball team fell to Harleton 16-4 on March 22 and again, 15-5, against West Rusk on Friday. They lost 16-10 against Tuesday on the road. They are 2-11 on the year and look to bounce back tonight at home against Elysian Fields.The 2022 Jefferson Bulldog SoftballContinue Reading
The Jefferson High School baseball team lost 9-5 at home against Harleton on March 24, 13-3 against West Rusk on Friday and 13-3 Tuesday agsint Arp. They are 3-11 overall and look to bounce back tonight at home aginst Elysian Fields.Continue Reading
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. How do you Solve a Problem Like Maria? A landowner called Texas Game Wardens when a group of quail hunters requested assistance rescuing a dog that had fallen into an abandoned grain silo-turned well.Continue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2022-23 season at its public meeting held March 24 in Austin. Commissioners adopted the following modifications and clarifications to the 2022-23 Statewide Hunting Proclamation: Establish mandatory buck and antlerless white-tailed deer harvest reporting in Collin, Dallas, GraysonContinue Reading
Above, the JISD Football Stadium isn’t the only thing getting renovated! Spring work has begun at the Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association fields at Kellyville Park. Opening Day is April 2. All Dixie Youth facilities are maintained by donated funds and volunteer labor.Continue Reading
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Cheerleaders are Brynlie Braddock, Danija Smith, Maia Cooper, Alyssa Williams, Emma Galey, Amirie Prior, Abbigayle Deville, Haiden Shields, Harlie Shields, Rachae Williams , Carlmajz Nicholas, Presley Mauldin, Amiya Jackson, Carsyn Thomas, Brooklyn Shelton and Janayah Taylor. Next year’s Mascot will be performed by Kinsley Powell. Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School Varsity Girls’ Track Team took op honors at the Bill Hines Relays at Linden Kildare High School last week. The Lady Dawg team took 1st place with a total of 142 points. Individual results were as follows: 100M Dash (2nd) Rachae Williams 13.52 (4th) Keyasia BlackContinue Reading
The Jefferson High School Softball teams both topped Waskom at home on Friday, March 11. The JV squad won 12-11 and varsity won 17-2. The wins over Waskom came after a 3-16 varsity loss to Elysian Fields on Tuesday, March 8. Individual stats against Elysain Fields included: Marleigh Mears- twoContinue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team topped Queen City by a score of 2-1 last week in Game One of The Brandon Goyne Tournament in Elysian Fields. Winning pitcher was sophomore Bryce Clark. The had a complete game allowing only two hits with10 strikeouts and four walks. Jefferson senior catcher RyanContinue Reading
Lady Bulldog catcher and pitcher Tawny Foster was named to the All-Tournament Team for the 3rd Annual Melinda “Mamaw” Smith Tournament at Union Grove last weekend. Continue Reading
Jefferson High School powerlifter Bryce Clark has become the Regional Champion in his weight division. Bryce also broke some records along the way including: Squat 605 (Previous record of 520) Bench 365 (Previous record of 330) Total for the meet of 1505 Previous record of 1425 total) Records are madeContinue Reading
From Staff Reports Wednesday was not in the cards for Jefferson baseball and softball teams at Elysian Fields. Both teams lost their games. Jefferson Softball lost 3-16 to EF Highlights of the game include: Marleigh Mears with 2 hits Tawny Foster with an RBI Falicia Craver with 2 Vanesa BautistaContinue Reading
The 2022-2023 Jefferson High School Strutter Line was announced earlier this week. Returning line members are Tawny Foster, Eden Hopes, Christiana Justice, Aysha Tucker and Tori Webster. They will be joined by new line members Shelby Armstrong, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Carmen Bradley, Brooke Burns, Madison Davidson, SofiaContinue Reading
ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT – The Jefferson Bulldogs held a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 7th inning in the Brandon Goyne Elysian Fields Tournament, but ETHS came storming back with the help of timely hits & a costly Bulldog error – scoring 5 runs to snatch a 5-4 victory. ETHS Continue Reading
From Coach Koesel ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT, Thursday 3/3/22: The Jefferson Bulldogs beat the Queen City by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 of The Elysian Fields Brandon Goyne Tournament. WP – So. Bryce Clark (1-0)Complete game; 2 Hits;10 Ks; 4 BBs.LP – Logan Ogs (0-1)Jefferson Sr. Catcher Ryan YeaterContinue Reading