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RHS Jacket Backers April Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to RHS Jacket Backers April Athletes of the Month Chika Iwuamadi and Austin Shumake.
Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of April.

  • Chika Iwuamadi, Senior – Track & Field: Chika was a key member of the varsity girls 3rd District Championship in four years. She qualified for area in the 4x200 relay, the 4x400 relay and the 400m dash. At area, she qualified for regionals in all three again. At regionals, Chika broke her PR and school record that she set last year. In the prelims, she broke her record, and less than 24 hours later, took another second off her time to finish the 400m dash in 54.53. Both were accomplished after running the 4x200 relay just 15 minutes prior. Chika won the regional championship in the 400m dash, and qualified for state in the 4x400 relay as well. Quote from Coach McCrary, "Chika is a very valuable piece in the success of our program. Athletes like her don’t come around very often. Her work ethic is one that many of our young athletes try to imitate. She leads by example each and every day. Chika was asked to do the ‘impossible’ this year; run the 4x200 and the 400m dash, which are very close in the event schedule. This was in addition to running the 4x400 relay. Chika was up for the challenge and succeeded in the combination. She is headed to state in her final meet as an RHS Lady Jacket, and I know she will go ALL OUT!”

  • Austin Shumake, Senior – Track & Field: At the district meet, Austin qualified for post season track for the first time in four years. He competed at the area meet on April 20th in The Woodlands. Austin is the example for JFND. In three previous seasons, he had never advanced past the district meet. This season Austin had some training partners that helped push him every day in practice. Because of his work ethic in practice and never giving up, he was able to accomplish his goal of going post district. Quote from Coach McCrary, "Austin is going to be missed. He was a major part of our men’s distance program and he was the ‘bell cow’ for the younger athletes. He was a mentor and supporter of all kids, both boys and girls, in our distance program. Austin will be attending Dallas Baptist University to continue his cross country and track careers."

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Amanda Parman at amanda.parman25@yahoo.com

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Jacket Backers Making a Difference in Student’s Lives

The Rockwall Jacket Backer Student Scholarship Program provides financial support to graduating student athletes who meet the eligibility requirements as defined by the association. The purpose of the Student Scholarship Fund is to recognize senior students currently involved in Rockwall ISD-sponsored athletic teams and athletic training who exhibit excellent performance in the class room and dedication to community service.  Recently, the Jacket Backers received a thoughtful email from a Rockwall High School Alumni and recipient of a 2014 scholarship.
 
Rebecca Voth, a former RHS Varsity Swimmer utilized her scholarship from the Jacket Backers while she was at Baylor University. The funds helped her with book costs and her cap and gown for graduation.  Ms. Voth will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Political Science, International Studies, Spanish and Philosophy.  She is contemplating either teaching English in Mexico on a Fulbright Scholarship or attending Pepperdine Law School on a full ride scholarship.  She gives credit to the Jacket Backers. “None of these opportunities I have would have been possible without the generous support of groups like Jacket Backers that allowed me to pursue the incredible education I received at Baylor and graduate debt-free. Stories like this one, demonstrate how the Jacket Backers organization makes a difference in the lives of RHS students.?
 
The Jacket Backer Booster Club is a non-profit association formed to maximize fundraising efforts for Rockwall High School sports, and other charitable activities that promote the development of good character, high morale, maximum effort, and the highest standards of sportsmanship, competitive spirit, pride, and community service.  It's a GREAT time to be a Jacket Backer!  For more information on how you can join the Jacket Backers and help other great Jackets or Lady Jackets visit https://www.jacketboosters.com/ or email Shelley Born at shelley@mibcpa.com. 
 

And remember...It's a GREAT time to be a Jacket Backer!


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Rockwall HS National Signing Day 2018

The Rockwall HS Jacket Backers Booster Club is proud to recognize our six Rockwall HS senior athletes who signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, April 11th to continue their academic and athletic careers.  Please join us in congratulating the friends, family, coaches, teachers and of course to the parents of these amazing students!

  • Chase Howerton, Wrestling, University of the Ozarks
  • Kade McMahon, Wrestling, University of the Ozarks
  • Alex Johnson, Soccer, Hardin-Simmons University
  • Harper Roland, Soccer, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  • Brett Rose, Soccer, East Texas Baptist University
  • Sabrina Calderon, Soccer, University of Houston-Victoria

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Amanda Parman at amanda.parman25@yahoo.com

And remember...It's a GREAT time to be a Jacket Backer!

Visit the RHS Jacket Backer's website at http://www.jacketboosters.com for additional information.

 

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RHS Jacket Backers March Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to RHS Jacket Backers March Athletes of the Month Trace Stephenson and Darryan Welborn.
Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of March.

  • Trace Stephenson, Senior – Baseball: Trace pitched in five games in the month of March, with 18.2 innings. He went 2-0 only giving up one earned run for a 0.375 ERA, with only 2 walks and 19 strikeouts. Quote from Coach Payne, “Trace has worked his way into pitching our biggest relief innings and will start some district games as the season progresses. Hitters hate facing his submarine fastball and curve ball.”

  • Darryan Welborn, Senior – Softball: In 13 games in the month of March, Darryan had a batting average of .676 (hitting .630 for the season), an on base percentage of .689 and is hitting .667 with runners in scoring position. She had 33 RBIs and is leading the team with 41, which is on pace for an all-time record. Darryan also hit 6 HRs in March, including 3 HRs in the final game of the month against Rockwall-Heath. Quote from Coach Acosta, “Darryan has been a player that we have been incredibly excited about since she arrived her freshman year. She has grown and developed each year and is really showing that she is at the top of her game as a senior. Darryan is a player that both her coaches and her teammates can depend on to get the job done no matter the stakes. Her consistency and power at the plate and defensively is undeniable but her growth as a leader has been most impressive. We appreciate all of the work she puts towards improving her game and all that she contributes to the team.”

 
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RHS Jacket Backers February Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to Jacket Backer February Athletes of the Month Justin Childers, Gloria Drewery, Alana Wickham, and Sean DelMonte.
Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of February.

  • Justin Childers – Senior, Baseball
    Justin hit .333 with 2HR and 9 RBI in the Georgetown tourney, and had one win while pitching 4 innings. Quote from the coach, “Chili has been clutch on the mound and clutch in the middle of our lineup. He shows up every day, never makes excuses for anything and is a gamer.”

  • Gloria Drewery – Senior, Basketball
    11-6A 2nd team All District, Academic All District. Gloria shot 44% from the floor in February, improving her percentage by 8%. She led the team in the 3-point shooting at 43%, and free throw percentage at 86%. Gloria averaged 7.7ppg and 6.1rpg in February. She led the team in rebounding in all three playoff games. Quote from the coach, “Gloria shows up every day ready to work and get better. She makes everyone around her better due to her work ethic and ability to encourage and help her teammates be their best. In doing so, she improved daily which helped our team become 11-6A District Champs, Bi-District Champs and Area Champs. Gloria makes a positive impact everywhere she goes, and is very deserving of this award.”

  • Alana Wickham – Junior, Soccer
    Alana led the team in assist in the month of February, while taking 4 AP classes and maintaining straight A’s all year long. Quote from the Coach. “Alana is one of the hardest working, most driven players on the team. Her efforts are frequently noticed by opponents, and she plays wherever the team needs her. She has played forward, outside mid and currently plays center mid. There is only passion in heart for the game of soccer, so she never holds back. Alana embodies the best of Rockwall High School. Student-Athletes like Alana are what every coach hopes for to lead her teammates both on and off the field. She models excellence for her teammates and her peers in class.”

  • Sean DelMonte – Junior, Wrestling
    Sean won the 220lb 6A State Championship! He finished the season with a 53-1 record and also won the District and Regional Championships. Quote from the coach, “So proud of Sean on his great accomplishment, but even more proud of the man he has become.”

 

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Congratulations to Jacket Backer January Athletes of the Month Harper Roland, Lauren Baker and Jordan Mathis.

Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of January.

  • Harper Roland – Senior, Soccer
    Harper led the team in scoring going into district with six goals and three assist. He is a critical part of the team, a natural leader and the returning team MVP. He is an A/B student and a proven servant in the community through his church. Quote from the Coach, “Harper is a natural leader who leads by example. He is a student of the game and is vital to our team’s success. He is the embodiment of the servant student-scholar.”
  • Lauren Baker – Senior, Soccer
    All Tournament team at North Forney Tournament. Leading team in assist with 6 and tied in goals scored with 10. Co-Captain of the team. Lauren is a four year varsity letterman. She was named co-captain of the team by her peers. She has been of the team’s leading goal scorers during her tenure at RHS. This year she has taken the lead in helping to mold a very young, inexperienced team. She helps to guide teammates both on and off the field both by example and through guidance. She looks to leave a legacy this year for the future of Lady Jacket soccer. Quote from the Coach. “Lauren has spent the last four years learning on the go both in the game and life. She has such a positive outlook on life, and loves to see the fruits of her labor come to fruition. She has an infectious smile that she uses to keep the team as positive as possible. She can be a shoulder to lean on or the one to help you celebrate your success. She is truly a competitive young lady, and we are lucky to have her in the program.”
  • Jordan Mathis – Junior, Basketball
    Averaged 11 ppg, 8.2 rebounds and 2 steals per game in January. Jordan was the leading scorer and rebounder for the month of January. She sets the tone for the defense, always guarding the opposing teams best offensive threat, and has helped lead the defense to be ranked 4th in the area, and a 10-2 district record. Quote from the Coach, “Jordan plays with such heart and intensity that some of the best offensive threats in the area cant score on her. She is a great leader and example for others to follow. She makes a positive impact wherever she goes.”


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The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers Booster Club would like to congratulate 30 student athletes from Rockwall High School who signed on the dotted line to continue their academic and athletic career at the next-level in college! 

  • Kayla Campbell, Soccer, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Keely Hampton, Soccer, Oklahoma Baptist University
  • Ariell Hopkins, Soccer, Colorado State University
  • Macey Shipman, Soccer, Texas Southern University
  • Darryan Welborn, Softball, Stephen F. Austin State University 
  • Haley Claterbaugh, Softball, LeTourneau University
  • Hannah Frank, Softball, Tyler Junior College 
  • Cassie Lawrence, Softball, Grayson Community College
  • Rebecca Allen, Softball, Graceland University 
  • Savanah McKenzie, Track, Texas A&M-Commerce
  • Chika Iwuamadi, Track, Southern Methodist University 
  • Austin Shumake, Track, Dallas Baptist University
  • Brooks Helmer, Baseball, Baylor University
  • Bennett Laurence, Baseball, University of Oklahoma
  • Diego Muniz, Baseball, University of Oklahoma
  • Zane Sloan, Baseball, Paris Junior College
  • Parker Humphrey, Baseball, Arlington Baptist
  • Chase Hux, Baseball, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
  • Faith Mason-Vestal, Basketball, Newman University
  • Blake Barron, Football, Oklahoma State University
  • Alston Orji, Football, Vandebilt University
  • Tristen Anderson, Football, Arkansas State University
  • Cole Talley, Football, West Point 
  • Lo’yer Bailey, Football, Southwestern University
  • Ben McCrillis, Football, Southwest Baptist University
  • Drew Gladney, Football, Doane University 
  • Cameron Crayton, Football, Georgetown University 
  • Korrey Barron, Football, Harding University
  • Marshall Hernandez, Football, Howard Payne University
  • Madison James, Volleyball, United States Coast Guard Academy 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Amanda Parman at amanda.parman25@yahoo.com

And remember...It's a GREAT time to be a Jacket Backer!

 

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Congratulations to Jacket Backer December Athletes of the Month Jackie Mote and Connor Campbell

Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of December.

  • Jackie Mote – Wrestling, Senior
    Jackie is once again off to a successful season. She defeated the defending state champion at the Outback Invitational. She also won the Rumble at the Rock and Outback Invitational in December. Quote from the coach, “Jackie has been working hard to improve on her 4th place finish at the state tournament last year. She is a strong leader for our lady wrestlers.”
  • Connor Campbell – Gymnastics, Senior
    Connor scored a perfect 10.0 on vault against Heath. Scoring a perfect 10.0 is quite an achievement and this is Connor’s first. Connor is also team captain, as voted on by his peers. Quote from the Coach. “Congratulations to Connor on a great start to the season. I look forward to big things from him this year.”

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Amanda Parman at amanda.parman25@yahoo.com

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Congratulations to Jacket Backer November Athletes of the Month Cole Talley and Faith Mason-Vestal!

Listed below are all of the outstanding accomplishments made by these athletes during the month of November.

  • Senior Football player Cole Talley
    Cole was multi-dimensional during the month of November. He lined up at receiver, tight end, H-Back offensive tackle and kicker. Cole has been a part of the nucleus of the team for the past three years. His leadership and determination has been a tremendously positive influence on his teammates. Quote from Coach Webb. “He is unquestionably our MVP on offense for the season, considering all of the intangibles he brought to that unit. Cole Talley exemplifies what we want our Rockwall athletes to embody – heart, dedication, perseverance and a whole bunch of JFND!”

    Also nominated: Matthew Watkins for Golf, Connor Campbell for Gymnastics, and Sam Williamson for Basketball.
  • Senior Basketball player Faith Mason-Vestal
    Faith signed with Newman University to play basketball. She helped her team win the Flower Mound Tournament and was named MVP of the tournament. Has led her team to a 10-2 record and #14 ranking in the state. Faith is leading the team in points averaging 10.6 ppg and rebounds averaging 6 per game. In the Flower Mound tournament, she shot 88% from the floor in two games and had a double-double in rebounds and points. Quote from Coach Brewer, “ Faith is a great leader for this team. She is a competitor that loves to be challenged and is someone her team looks up to and can trust. She is a kid that has had a lot of adversity through injuries and has worked extremely hard to come back and be her best for her team this year.”

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Amanda Parman at amanda.parman25@yahoo.com

 

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Jacket Nation, 
The Rockwall Jacket Backers are honored to help send-off our Jacket Football Team to Allen Eagle Stadium on Saturday, November 25th.
Our Jackets take on the Mustangs from Sachse High School for the 11-6A D1 Area Championship. WEAR ORANGE as we Orange Out the Mustangs!!!
 
RHS Football Round 2 Playoff & Send-off Information:
  • Round 2 Match-up: Rockwall Yellowjackets vs Sachse Mustangs
  • Date/Time: Saturday, November 25th, 1:00 pm
  • Location: Allen Eagle Stadium, 155 Rivercrest Boulevard Allen, Texas 75002
  • Tickets: $10 at ticket booth 
  • Parking: $5 and parking lots open at 10:00 am?

Football Team Send Off:

  • 8:45 am: Come join us in front of RHS this Saturday, November 25th to send off our boys and coaches in style and let them know we believe in them. Wear Orange, bring your noise makers and cheer LOUD!
  • 9:00 am: Buses leave

We want Sachse to know we are coming for them. ?Beat the Mustangs!!!

 

And remember...It's a GREAT time to be a Jacket Backer!