The Lady Jacks pose with fans following their victory against Lorena last Friday night for the Area Championsip. (Photo by Billy Longino)
The Diboll Lady Jacks may have ended their season on a down note but that does not mean they went unaccomplished - quite the contrary. The Lady Jacks gave district 20-3A one of the greatest runs it has ever seen. From start to finish in the season the Lady Jacks played with a passion and talent rarely seen.
Their only district loss came last Tuesday as they faced down a determined Huntington Devilette team. From the start of the game it was obvious that the Lady Jacks were not going to have an easy time like they had been used to in the district. The ladies finished with a 26-5 overall and 13-1 district record.
The Lady Jacks played a strong game despite the loss. Scores were:
Nikki Greene- 15
Vanessa Jones- 7
Cammi Evans- 5
Moné Deason- 2
Amber Baldwin- 2
The Lady Jacks received a first-round bye in the playoffs but played a warm-up game against Kennard on Saturday in Goodrich.
The Lady Jacks bounced back from the loss to Huntington with a 63-34 win in the warm up game.
Scores from the game where as follows:
N. Greene- 17 pts
M. Deason- 11 pts
C. Evans- 6 pts
D. Holman- 3 pts
V. Jones- 3 pts
T. Jackson- 12 pts
N. Deason- 7 pts
J. Jackson- 4 pts
Lady Jacks Coach Laura Knight had quite a few words to say about the team's success, “I really hoped and thought that we would be successful this year. The girls have put themselves in a great position to make a run in the play-offs and this has been our goal all year.”
She went on to say, “We talk a lot about being a ‘team' and this is the time of year when teams win over individual players. “
“The Lady Jacks are excited and ready to make a run in the play-offs.We have two seniors who have really gotten us ready and such a great group of underclassmen.” said Knight, “They have worked hard and are ready to represent the district in the play-offs.”
Being her first year in Diboll Coach Knight could only say how much she enjoyed the chance to work in Diboll.
“ I love coaching in Diboll. Diboll is a great community and the school district is wonderful. Everyone has been very supportive. I have been amazed at the number of fans who have followed us and I hope they will continue to follow us in the play-offs. We would love to have that support on Friday in Fairfield. “
The Lady Jacks will face Lorena in Fairfield with the game starting a 7:30pm. Come out and show your support for the Lady Jacks.
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