National Signing Day: JISD has 5 commit to play football
Jefferson ISD celebrated National Signing Day as five seniors put pen to paper and committed to the colleges of their choice to play football in the fall. National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent forContinue Reading
Youth baseball, softball registrations underway
Registration for 2021 Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association is now happening according to a FaceBook post by the group. Registration runs through February 12. “Fees remain the same $75 8U and up and $45 for tball,” the post shows. The association is doing online registration through Google Docs,Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs Top Troup
Jefferson Lady Dawgs beat Troup with a 48-26 final on the road Tuesday, Jan. 26. Individual stats included: Da’Navia Thomas – 15 points and 3 assists. Ja’Kayla Rusk – 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steels. Kristen Thomas – 6 points, 5 rebounds 3 steels and 2 blocks. Tierrani Johnson – 6Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs topple Arp 56-36
Jefferson Lady Bulldogs beat Arp 56-36 on Friday, Jan. 15. Jefferson jumped out to a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and never let off the gas. The led 29-20 at halftime and 44-31 at the end of the third quarter. Da’Navia Thomas led the attack withContinue Reading
Mitchell earns scholarship at OSU
By Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute Oklahoma State University basketball player, and Jefferson native, Dee Mitchell was surprised with a scholarship earlier this week while working his shift at Walmart. The heartwarming moment was also caught on camera. The walk-on joined the Cowboys in 2019. Since then, he has been payingContinue Reading
Boys Varsity vs Tatum
Lady Dawgs pick up three straight
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs picked up three straight wins over the Christmas break before dropping a district bout to Tatum on Tuesday. The most recent win came with a 64-41 final over Troup on Jan. 2 at home. Ja’Kayla Rusk led the attack with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3Continue Reading
Bulldogs on a roll…
Lady Dawgs Beat Longview Heat 62-61
From Coach Brandon Allee 1st quarter – JEFFERSON 17 – HEAT 19 – 2nd quarter – JEFFERSON 14 – HEAT 14 – 3rd quarter – JEFFERSON 11 – HEAT 10 – 4th quarter – JEFFERSON 20 – HEAT 18 Notable Stats: Jefferson: JK Rusk – 29 pts, 3 stls, 3 rebounds; DaNavia ThomasContinue Reading
NCAA Selects ETBU for 2023 NCAA DIII National Softball Championships
Note: While this is out of our area, it could be great for our BnBs and Hotels. From ETBU Press East Texas Baptist University has been selected to host the 2023 NCAA Division III National Softball Championship at Taylor Field. “We are honored that the NCAA selected ETBU and theContinue Reading
Williams Injured During Game Against White Oak, Feeling Better Saturday
A Jefferson Bulldog was injured during Friday night’s 34-33 loss to White Oak. Ashton Williams #17, was injured during the 3rd quarter but reports from LaSonya Williams say he is feeling better. “He is moving around just have a minor headache. They are running a test to make sure heContinue Reading
12u ETX Prospects Take Championship in Shreveport
The 12u ETX Prospects softball team, of Jefferson, took top honors in the September 6GG Tournament at Cargill Park in Shreveport last week. They were one of seven teams that competed in the two-day tourney. They competed against teams from as far as Tyler to Northwest Louisiana. They continued toContinue Reading
Lions Lend Hand at Concession
Your Jefferson Lions Club in action manning the concession stand for the Jefferson Homecoming game!!!! ROAR!!! Photo provided by Jefferson Lions Club.Continue Reading
2020 Diamond Don AHRMA Vintage Motocross Kicks Off
The 2020 Diamond Don AHRMA Vintage Motocross kicked off on Friday afternoon and continues through the weekend. The event takes place out at Diamond Don’s on Texas Highway 49E about 1 mile from the intersection of Broadway and Polk Streets. We will be adding photos all weekend. The Races canContinue Reading
Bulldog Football Program
Update: The latest version of the 2020 Jefferson Bulldog Football Program is now available! Flipbook version is available at: https://online.pubhtml5.com/ofnj/mbmv/Continue Reading
Shepard Interception Seals Bulldog Win Over Pittsburgh
By Shelia Langbartels The Jefferson Bulldogs traveled to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the 4-A Pirates on Friday night. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Pirates, the Dawgs held on for a 28-22 victory. The Bulldogs kicked off the scoring with 6:19 left in the first quarter as Josh Thomas threw a bomb to ChristianContinue Reading
September 1 Volleyball Game Information Released
From Coach Brandon Allee The following information has been sent to us from New Diana ISD regarding the game on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “We will play all three teams at the same time. The courts in the main gym will be turned to make two full-size courts, and we haveContinue Reading
Information on Volleyball Game at Gladewater
For the game on Tuesday, Aug. 25 @ Gladewater. The Covid protocol is as follows: 50% capacity–This will allow 300 home fans and 300 visitor fans. You will purchase your ticket at the door. Visitor fans will enter and sit on the right side of the gym. Please make sureContinue Reading