EF SN (The Elysian Fields Sports Network)

By:C.Creech

Last inning of thelastgame,lastpitch,last hit Thelastyearfullofmemories

The Lady Jackets’ last district game was Tuesday, April 18 against Waskom, and the score was 17-1 Senior night was April11,and theylost1-0toTroupin11innings

“It makes me sad knowing this is my last yearasaLadyJacketandthatIwon'tbeableto play next year with my teammates,” senior Baylee Marcum said “Ithinktheteamisdoing well this year There have been a fewmistakes but nothing we can't overcome I'mgonnamiss seeing my teammates every day and being goofyandmakingjokeswitheachother”

After playing her whole life, senior Morgan Shaw is sad that her softball career is comingtoanend

“I am sad that the season is almost over,” Shaw said “I think we are doing pretty well Our team is finally coming together as one team I am going tomissthebusridesthemost becauseofallthefunmemorieswehave”

Playoffs started yesterday, and the girls play Game 2 of the first round tonight against White Oak With the regular season finished and graduation weeks away, seniors are emotional

“I'm sad for it to be over; I'm gonna miss being apartofateam,”seniorMelanieSpencer said “I think we are doing good Weare3rdin district I'm gonna miss practice with my friends, making jokes when we miss the ball, etc”

For many, high school softball does not only teach life lessons but also leaves them withlifelongfriendships

● Baccalaureate practiceThursday, May 4 @ 8:00am

● Senior Six Flags TripFriday, May 5

EnglishteacherAriellaWolfeexpressed wordsofloveandencouragementonFacebook followingthelastgame

“This season has been incomprehensibly painful for these boys, but they showed up to each game and fought to gain a piece of themselves back,” Mrs Wolfe said “The fight is not over, the pieces are still scattered, but they will rebuild & find themselves again Jackets, I am so proud of each ofyouandpray that you can soon see yourselves how we all see you powerful, admirable, resilient, and talented! Take time to have fun, take time to appreciate life for what it is, and, most importantly, take time to heal Nextseasonwill beherebeforeweknowit!”

“I’m going to miss seeing my friends everyday and making jokes 24/7,” senior Cora Creech said “The season may be over but the memorieswillstickwithmeforalifetime”

● Baccalaureate - Sunday May 7 @ 6:00pm in the auditorium

● Graduation practiceWednesday, May 10 @ 8:00am in the auditorium

● Senior Walk at ElementaryWednesday May 10 @ 9:00am

● Senior Lunch - Wednesday, May 10 @ 11:00am

● Senior Exams (1,2,3,4)Thursday, May 11

● Senior Exams (5,6,7,8)Friday May 12

● Graduation - Friday, May 19 @ 7:30pm Jacket Stadium