Jackets’ plan: Keep showing up each week; keep showing improvements

  • JUNIOR WESLEY COMPTON deflects a Rocksprings defender during the Angora’s scrimmage in Menard last week, while Ashton Martin and Julius Zamora look on. The Jackets’ first game is this Thursday, 8/27 here at home against Bronte at 7:30. Nora Davis, photo.
    JUNIOR WESLEY COMPTON deflects a Rocksprings defender during the Angora’s scrimmage in Menard last week, while Ashton Martin and Julius Zamora look on. The Jackets’ first game is this Thursday, 8/27 here at home against Bronte at 7:30. Nora Davis, photo.

    Menard hosted Rocksprings last Thursday, for their second and final scrimmage before regular season play begins tonight.

    Head coach Clay Holland said his squad showed improvement over the first week’s scrimmage as they continue to learn and execute the team’s new scheme. Despite the adversity, the team showed growth, and Holland is sure “they will get there.” The defense again played solid and aggr…