District awards have been released for volleyball season and several Lady Jackets earned accolades.
Marae Pounds was named District MVP, Lauren Citrano Offensive Player of the Year, Harley Jones was named Newcomer of the Year, Abby Bittick Setter of the Year, Lily Payne Server of the Year, First Team All-District were: Caedence Pounds; Sadie Garsee and Ty Cochran; Second Team All-District Tegan Toler and Josie Pecina earned Honorable Mention.
Along with earning District MVP, Marae Pounds recently signed a letter of intent with Lyon College in Arkansas. Pounds is the daughter of Zach and Rebekka Pounds, William and Amanda Calhoun. Her grandparents are Todd and Chyrl Pounds, Dody and Anjie Bowen.
Pounds has played volleyball all four years of high school and earned several awards such as TGCA All-State, THSCA Super Elite Team, District Offensive Player of the Year, Pineywoods All-Star participant, and two-time first team All-District along with three years of high-level club experience.
This week the boys basketball team will participate in the Broaddus tournament. On Thursday, Dec. 4, they play Shelbyville at 1 p.m., Friday they play at 3:40 p.m. against West Rusk, and at 6:30 p.m. against Broaddus. On Saturday they will play West Sabine at 9 a.m.
