The Lady Jacket volleyball team started district play on a good start with two wins. On Tuesday, Sept. 23 the Lady Jackets defeated Goodrich in three sets, 25-9, 25-15, and 25- 19. Friday, Sept. 26, they handed the same fate to their biggest district opponent, Richards, in three straight sets.
Coach Crystal Muncrief was pleased with how the team handled the week and expects the same success this week with two home district games.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m. the Lady Jackets will face Leggett, and on Friday, Oct. 3, at 4:30 p.m. they play Goodrich for a second time both at JP Johnson Gymnasium. Due to a small district, the Lady Jackets will play each opponent three times.
The Yellowjacket football team continues their undefeated season defeating Oakwood 69-56 on the road.
Jaxon Gay had 16 carries for 171 yards, six rushing touchdowns, and catch for 43 yards and touchdown, 13 tackles, extra point attempt block, and a fumble recovery. Jesse Bittick had 13 carries for 159 yards with one touchdown, 11 tackles. Kasen Citrano had four carries for 53 yards with one touchdown, two catches for 38 yards with one touchdown, 17 tackles, extra point attempt block, and three pass break ups. Jayse Gay went three for four for 82 yards, one touchdown, 13 tackles, extra point attempt block, two forced fumbles, and a broken pass attempt.
Bryson Swanson seven tackles, Blake Zulpo 9 tackles, three pass break ups, one fumble recovery. Gus David had two tackles, two pass break ups, and an extra point block. Rex Gilzow, Russell McDonnold, Greyson Rosencranz, and Masen Pursley had one tackle each.
This week the Jackets will get a break in the schedule but will return to play on Oct. 10 in Huntsville vs Alpha Omega with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
