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AHS qualifies three for state powerlifting

The Athens High School boys powerlifting team finished second at the regional meet in Lindale Thursday, with senior Chad Walker setting the new regional record in the bench press at 460 pounds. Three lifters — Josh West, Logan Fuller and Walker — advance to state, and Joseph Mahmoud is a state alternate.

Seven of the 10 AHS lifters medaled, with the team finishing just behind Bullard. The Hornets will finish the season having won three of the four invitational meets they attended.

Individual results follow:

Chad Walker, 1st place with a 1,615-pound total
Josh West, 2nd place with a 1,510-pound total
Logan Fuller, 4th place with a 1,400-pound total (auto qualifying total for his weight class)
Joseph Mahmoud, 3rd place
Jacob Moore, 4th place
Jordan Mayhall, 4th place
Noah Bush, 4th place
Manuel Vazquez, 6th place
Daniel Vazquez, 7th place
Maalik Hall, 8th place

Pictured are (from left) Coach Craig Brown, Chad Walker, Noah Bush, Logan Fuller, Joshua West, Manuel Vazquez, Jordan Mayhall, Jacob Moore, Daniel Vazquez, Maalik Hall and Coach Tim Hensley.

Family of Kyle Jones donates $50,000 to AISD baseball and softball fields

Athens High School 2009 graduate and baseball player Kyle Jones was killed tragically in a pipeline incident in August 2013. At the Athens ISD school board meeting Monday, Feb. 22, his family presented a $50,000 donation to the school district. As part of the settlement between the companies that were alleged to be responsible for Kyle’s death, his estate set aside the $50,000 to be used by AISD to enhance the softball and baseball complexes.

The Jones family is very appreciative of the efforts of Athens ISD Superintendent Blake Stiles, who was very helpful in assisting the family with their decision to make this donation. It is believed that this is the largest private, non-foundation, charitable gift ever made to AISD.

“We are touched by this very personal and meaningful gift from the Jones family,” said AISD Superintendent Blake Stiles. “This donation ensures that Kyle’s legacy will be known for generations to come. We are grateful to have received such generosity and to be a part of his lasting legacy.”

Pictured are attorney Jeff Weinstein of the Weinstein Law, Terry Jones, Blake Stiles, Russell Jones and attorney Andrew Howard of of Shore Chan DuPumpo, LLP. (Courtesy photo)

Eustace High School Special Olympics team brings home awards

Saturday, Feb. 20, the Eustace High School Special Olympics team participated in the SFA Area Basketball Meet. Freshman Erica Dockins won a silver medal in the group 2 female division individual skills competition. Sophomore Hayleigh Esquivel won gold in the group 1 female individuals division. Senior Raina Drohn and junior Caitlin Harris tied for gold in the group 3 female individuals division. Rylan Tandarich won gold in the group 2 male individuals division.

Congratulations athletes! You have made us all Bulldog proud!

(Courtesy photo)

Corinne Earnest signs with Texas A&M Commerce

Athens High School senior Corinne Earnest signed with Texas A&M Commerce Tuesday to play soccer. She is seated between parents Renda and Jeff Garner and siblings Camden and Cobee. Standing are grandmother Karen Richardson, sister Callie Earnest and Coach Mark Hall. Cori is continuing in her mother’s footsteps, as Renda Garner played on the first women’s soccer team at A&M-Commerce Lions from 1995 to 1996. “Cori brings not only her skill and determination but considerable character to the team,” said Hall. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

Edwards named Student-Athlete of the Month at TVCC

By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information

A leader on and off the court for the men’s basketball team at Trinity Valley Community College was named Student-Athlete of the Month on Monday.

Stephen Edwards, a 6-2 sophomore guard out of Muskogee, Okla., received the award at the first Cardinal Pride Luncheon of the 2016 spring semester at Hunan’s.

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