Clean slate in hand, Brooks ready for challenge
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      In his new role as athletic director, Jasper's Thomas Brooks may be busy but his mind is on football. "The last time I was here I was football coach only and didn't have to worry about the other things," Brooks said. "But I welcome the AD duties as well and look forward to it.
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Dawgs remain in tie for first in District 21-3A
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      The fans came early and stayed late when the Bulldogs took on Bridge City last week. With three teams- Jasper, Bridge City and Silsbee tied for the district top spot, the tension was visible.
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Jasper falls 11-0 to touted Bridge City
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      The Jasper Lady Bulldogs took two losses last week, 11-0 to state-ranked Bridge City Tuesday and 9-5 to Hamshire-Fannett Thursday. "Bridge City's pitching is excellent and they are ranked second in the state," Coach Nancy Walker said. "Against Hamshire-Fannett, we made too many errors again and le...
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Junior high girls' track teams finish year strong
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Jasper Junior High girls track teams turned in a strong season, finishing second and third at the district meet last week. "I'm especially proud of the seventh graders," Coach Jacqueline Canton said. "They finished in second place. They've been the runner-up in every meet we've competed in and the...
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Track squads test skills before start of season
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent
      Jasper High School varsity track teams got a needed chance to test their skills at Kirbyville last week before heading into the district competition in Orangefield this week. In the boys' field events, Jomar Cauley took first place in shot put and second in discus. Carlos Carter was third in discu...
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Quick in, Forrester, Farrar out on Bulldog football staff
Seven-on-seven participation looms
      Jasper Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Thomas Brooks announced last week a couple of changes to the Bulldogs football staff. Ty Quick has assumed the offensive coordinator duties for the team replacing Patrick Forrester, who has accepted a position with Elgin High School with former coac...
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Motor Sports
Early racing events exceed expectations
      Motorama Speedway's first ASCS Sprint show of the season exceeded all expectations. Rain all during the week gave way to cooler , windy weather on race day as cars following the Gulf South Sprint tour wheeled through the pit gate in droves. They performed eight spell-binding races before a packed h...
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Perfect bunt
      JASPER'S MALCOLM BRONSON bunt base hit chased home the winning run in the Bulldogs' 3-2 victory over Bridge City last Tuesday.
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