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The 7th and 8th graders of the Menard Junior High girls basketball team had an excellent season, remaining unbeaten in district play. The team plaque has not yet arrived. Pictured, bottom row, left to right: Kaitlyn Whitaker, Lauren Guerrero, Aspen Hutchison, Kyra Gonzales. Back row: Sabri Zamora, Aliah Saiz, Makenzie Compton, Kotie Baugh, and Lorilei White.

The 7th and 8th graders of the Menard Junior High girls basketball team had an excellent season, remaining unbeaten in district play. The team plaque has not yet arrived. Pictured, bottom row, left to right: Kaitlyn Whitaker, Lauren Guerrero, Aspen Hutchison, Kyra Gonzales. Back row: Sabri Zamora, Aliah Saiz, Makenzie Compton, Kotie Baugh, and Lorilei White.

JH girls basketball pulls off an undefeated district season- Claim undisputed district champs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The undefeated junior high girls team was coached by Nancy Jo Saller, who commented on her team:...
LEFT- Junior Isaiah Stanislawski searches for a clear pass in Menard’s playoff loss against Water Valley on Monday, Feb. 21. Photo by Sandy Kothmann.

LEFT- Junior Isaiah Stanislawski searches for a clear pass in Menard’s playoff loss against Water Valley on Monday, Feb. 21. Photo by Sandy Kothmann.

Jackets swatted by Water Valley to end season

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Menard Yellowjackets played their first playoff game and last game of the season on Monday in...
SHOOT FOR TWO- Senior Jalyn Montes goes up strong for a shot in her last high school basketball game.

SHOOT FOR TWO- Senior Jalyn Montes goes up strong for a shot in her last high school basketball game.

‘Jacket Backers 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Photos by Sandy Kothmann. Lady Jackets have completed their basketball season.
LEFT- Senior Jalyn Montes inbounds the ball during the Lady Jackets loss to Irion County in the first round of playoffs. Jalyn is the only senior the team will lose this year. Photo by Sandy Kothmann.

LEFT- Senior Jalyn Montes inbounds the ball during the Lady Jackets loss to Irion County in the first round of playoffs. Jalyn is the only senior the team will lose this year. Photo by Sandy Kothmann.

Basketball highs and lows

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
One post-season is over; one post-season is just getting started.
Menard junior Isaiah Stanislawski receives a pat on the head from an Eden defender during the Yellowjacket win over the Bulldogs last Tuesday, February 1. Teammate Joel Guerrero awaits the rebound. The Jackets pounded Paint Rock 55-30 this week, and will face Veribest on Friday, February 11, in Veribest. Sandy Kothmann, photo.

Menard junior Isaiah Stanislawski receives a pat on the head from an Eden defender during the Yellowjacket win over the Bulldogs last Tuesday, February 1. Teammate Joel Guerrero awaits the rebound. The Jackets pounded Paint Rock 55-30 this week, and will face Veribest on Friday, February 11, in Veribest. Sandy Kothmann, photo.

Jackets over Paint Rock as they eye district foe Veribest

Paige Wright
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
After coming off a bye week last Friday, the Yellowjackets showed up to Paint Rock with fresh legs...
ABOVE- Menard’s Amber Ibarra sinks a 3-pointer against Paint Rock on Friday, January 14.

ABOVE- Menard’s Amber Ibarra sinks a 3-pointer against Paint Rock on Friday, January 14.

‘Jacket Backers 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Next HOME games FRIDAY, JAN. 28: • Lady Jackets vs Santa Anna 6:00 pm FRIDAY, JAN.
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