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“The season is starting off great!” senior CarmenLawlesssaid “Wehaveshownupto practice every day, giving it all we have,andit isstartingtoshow”

The team’s bond is stronger than ever, especially since almost all of them were together last season They have spent many daysworkinghard

“The team is coming together great!” junior Kaylee Kelly said “I feel like I can be myself with the team, and they do not judge me”

As the season progresses, the returning players are taking on leadership responsibilities

The long distance runners have been putting in hard work while training for cross country season and now coming into track With the runners earning the most points for our school over the past years, they have the potentialtomakeitfar

By:C.Creech

Bases loaded, two outs, three balls, two strikes The pitcher pitches the ball, the batter swings, and the ball travels through theairas itgoesoverthefence GRANDSLAM!

The Lady Jackets softball season is underway, and so far in season they are 4-3 [Cont ]

“We have a lot of returners from last season so the team knows what to expect and has high expectations for the season,” head coach Lexi Commander said “Our underclassmen that are stepping into key roles are doing a great job, and I think the team is starting to find their rhythm We still need to work on communication defensively, but the more we play together, the more that will start takingcareofitself!”

By:AvaHenigan

The weather slowly starts to heat up, and the days begin to last longer Athletes start practicing on the track to get ready for their first meet Spring sports have arrived, and the beginningoftrackseasonishere

The districtmeetwillbeheldinWestRusk onApril12-13

“I hope to see participation up from last year,” Athletic Director Justin Crow said “We have a lot of kids that are not running track who should be Track is beneficial to every athlete, no matter what sports they play I also do not care nearly as much about where our athletes finish or howmanymedalstheyearn I want to see them competing to thebestoftheir abilities”[Cont ]

“All of these ladies have immense potential to earn points and advance to bidistrict, regionals and hopefully state,”coach Jana Sims said “The distance runners have high hopes and aworkethicthatmakesdreams a lit O titi i fi d

Newcomers to high school track are ready toshoweveryonetheirskillsandwhattheywill bringtotheteam

“I am very excited but I'm nervous since it’s my first high school track season,” freshman Kylee Heath said “My favorite part of track is the adrenaline rush right before a race, then getting to the starting line Ilovethe feelingaftermyracewhenIknowIdidgood”

Athletes and coaches are excited to see wherethisseasontakestheteam

Good luck to everyone competing at the district meet!