Every year for the past eight years, our Jeff Davis Lady Jackets have made it to the state playoffs. This year they plan to make that nine years, and we have a great group of girls to help lead the team to victory.
This year’s softball team has five seniors, all starters: Makenzie Hall, Haylee Hayes, Tristen Herndon, Lexy Rentz, and Barbara Williams.
Tristen Herndon plays first, third, or catcher. “We have to sacrifice and dedicate ourselves to the game and our team when we need to the most,” Herndon said.
Barbara Williams, pitcher, wears the number 2. “It’s all about teamwork, which allows us to go places and to work together,” Williams said.
Haylee Hayes plays centerfield. She plans on attending college to become a nurse practitioner. Looking toward the season, Hayes wants to go out and win every game they play. She has a motto for herself: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!”
Makenzie Hall plays right field and third base. She plans on attending college to become a dental hygienist. “As a person, softball has taught me how to trust,” Hall said. “Softball has shown me that in order to be successful and win, you have to trust your teammates.”
Lexy Rentz plays left field. She plans on attending college to become a cosmetologist. “Softball has not only taught me teamwork, but it’s taught me the love of a family when you have no one else,” Rentz said. “It has taught me how to be a leader when you need to be.”
From the camps, bus rides, and games they play together, these girls won’t know how much this game means until after graduation, but their impact will be felt for many seasons. They bleed blue and gold and will always be yellow jackets.
“Don’t play for the trophy or the fame. Play for the love of the game!” -Anonymous
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Lady Jackets’ Goal Is State Playoffs
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