
Photo by: Beau Arnold 08-09 Record: 19-10, region semis Head Coach: Joe North District: 15-A Returning Starters F - Hailey Elliot (Sr.) F - Taylor Essenburg (Sr.) Starters Lost G - Britney Williams G - Shelby Cummings G - Marie Yarbro F - Taylor Ann Perry 09-10 Outlook The Lady Lions made an impressive run last season, finishing within a whisker of the sectionals. Britney Williams, a Freed-Hardeman signee, and others have graduated. But TCA should be in good shape, particularly in the paint. Seniors Taylor Essenburg and Hailey Elliot are 6-0 and 5-11, respectively, which gives the team size that is hard to match in Class A. Seniors like Emily Clement and Leah Blackwell will have to step up their games this season for…
Photo by: Beau Arnold 08-09 Record: 6-18, district tourney Head Coach: Ken Northcut District: 15-A Returning Starters G - Jabriel Washington (Jr.) Starters Lost G - Justin Perry G - Benji Sparks F - Nathan Montgomery C - Johnathan Clarson 09-10 Outlook The Lions lost quite a bit of firepower from last year’s team. But the squad’s best player, 5-10 junior guard Jabriel Washington, is back. He has led the team in scoring and rebounding the past two seasons. The senior class will be led by Evan Ellington, Dusty Helton, Aaron Hailey and Andy Hall. Hailey is a 6-5 forward and Hall (6-3) also brings good size to the lineup. Juniors who could contribute this season include Roger Tims, Patrick McCrath, Jackson Taylor and Colin…
A big fourth quarter was enough Tuesday night as Jackson Christian School defeated rival Trinity Christian Academy 57-51 in boys’ action. TCA led 35-34 as the fourth quarter began, but the Eagles surged to the win in the final eight minutes. Jonathan Payne led JCS (2-1) with 15 points and Cody Jones added 12. Roger Tatum had a huge game for TCA (2-1), pouring in 26 points to lead all scorers.