Jackets claim district; playoff game TBD

  • ABOVE- Menard’s Eli Weatherly works his way through the Rochelle defense during the Jackets’ district win on the road last week. Next up for the Jackets is the bidistrict round of playoffs, to be played early next week. Nora Davis, photo.
    ABOVE- Menard’s Eli Weatherly works his way through the Rochelle defense during the Jackets’ district win on the road last week. Next up for the Jackets is the bidistrict round of playoffs, to be played early next week. Nora Davis, photo.
    A district basketball championship for the Menard Yellowjackets was solidified Friday evening after a 6426 road win over Rochelle. The Jackets still had Panther Creek on the schedule; however, the title was clinched prior to Menard defeating Panther Creek 68-11 at home on Monday. They, like the Lady Jackets, finished their district season undefeated.With the regular district play complet...

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