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“We are getting better every game. The guys are working hard, they are buying in, and they are learning. We just have to continue to keep it going.” – Bevill State Head Coach Billy Conner

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Idaysia Mercer, a Jasper High School senior whose talents extend beyond the sports arena. A two-sport athlete, Idaysia has been making an impact as a point guard in basketball for coach Blake Laney and a centerfielder in softball for coach Brandi Hall. Idaysia has also…

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Cole Carter, a Jasper High School senior whose talents extend beyond the sports arena. He has been making waves as a 215lb weight class wrestler for coach Tripp Otis. Cole has also proven himself to be a remarkable student. When he’s not busy with his…

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker sits down with Pat Ware, the head baseball coach at Jasper High School. They discuss Pat’s journey from being a tri-sport athlete to just focusing on baseball, his coaching career, and the evolution of his coaching tactics.

Looking ahead, the Wildcats are gearing up for another away game, facing off against Curry at 7 p.m. on November 30.

They will travel to Coastal Alabama North, returning to Songer Gym on November 30 to take on Marion Military Institute.

“I just keep the mindset that I’m a student-athlete. That academics come first.” Brooks Wilson

I enjoy sports, but academics is a big thing to me.” Anna Stone

Despite a hard-fought battle that unfolded until the final seconds, Dora narrowly succumbed to the Wildcats.