Several Yellowjackets earned accolades on the Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Baseball Teams. Jesse Bittick was named First Team Catcher, Turner Johnson First Team Outfield, Honorable Mentions were Greyson Rosencranz for Catcher, Shortstop Jaxon Gay, and Third Baseman Jayse Gay. Bittick also announced he will continue his baseball career in the fall at DFW Post Grad.
The boys’ program has been battling the heat this summer for strength and conditioning workouts. They also participate in one hour of sport specific training per day. This week the athletes have focused on football as the season starts on Friday, August 1. The boys’ program has consistently seen 20 athletes per day for workouts.
Coach Coleman Butter states they are getting better every day. This season the football team will be led by 4 senior returners, Kasen Citrano, Bryson Swanson, Turner Johnson and Jayse Gay.
A new coach has joined the boys’ staff. Coach Lackey comes from Scurry Rosser with baseball knowledge and will also be helping in the fall with football.
The Jackets first scrimmage will be August 14 at Apple Springs. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
