Month: October 2020

Jones Athletes Compete at Stroud XC Invitational

The Jones Middle and High School Cross County teams competed at the Stroud XC Invitational on Saturday October 10, 2020. Eighth Grader Skylar Anderson finished 8th place in the Girls Junior High 2 Mile run with a time of 15:35.23. The Longhorn Junior High Boys team finished 4th overall in the Junior High 2 Mile … Continue reading Jones Athletes Compete at Stroud XC Invitational

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The Good, the Bad and the Expected

NOTE FROM THE EDITORS: This is the first article from Derrick Smith published in The Jones Journal. Derrick is a Jones graduate who loves sports. He has written many articles for other sports media outlets, and we are so glad he is joining our team covering Longhorn athletics. Entering the year, Coach Martin’s Longhorns had … Continue reading The Good, the Bad and the Expected

Kickapoo Turnpike Grand Opening Tuesday

The new Kicakpoo Turnpike is slated to open on Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM in a virtual ribbon cutting. Governor Stitt will be the first to officially christen the new roadway. The 11.5 mile stretch of roadway will have a partial opening, from the Turner Turnpike in Luther to NE 23rd Street in Choctaw. The … Continue reading Kickapoo Turnpike Grand Opening Tuesday

Longhorns Victorious on Homecoming 44-13

Junior Quarterback Carson May rushed for three scores as the Jones Longhorns (5-1) defeated the Crossings Christian Knights (1-3) Friday evening in Jones. The Longhorns were firing on all cylinders all night as five different Longhorns found the endzone on the night. Jones Head Coach Dave Martin emphasized the importance of everyone executing at a … Continue reading Longhorns Victorious on Homecoming 44-13

Jones Vs. Crossings Christian Game Info (Homecoming)

Jones Vs. Crossings Christian 7:00 Tim Wallace Memorial Stadium in Jones Catch our preview of the game on the Coach's Corner, including our Student Section interview with QB Carson May https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsh2lRemOKQ Here is our write-up of the game https://atomic-temporary-160117019.wpcomstaging.com/2020/10/08/high-flying-longhorns-set-for-a-homecoming-matchup-with-crossings-christian-on-friday/ Here is a Link to the Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMLGTYwX2lU

High Flying Longhorns Set for a Homecoming Matchup with Crossings Christian on Friday

The Jones Longhorns (4-1) will host the Crossings Christian Knights (1-2) Friday evening at at 7:00 at Tim Wallace Memorial Stadium in Jones. This will be the first meeting between the Longhorns and Knights on the gridiron as Crossings made the jump to 2A from Class A. The Knights are coming off an unscheduled bye … Continue reading High Flying Longhorns Set for a Homecoming Matchup with Crossings Christian on Friday

Homecoming Parade Tonight @ 6:30 pm

One of the staples of a small town is the annual homecoming parade. Unfortunately, the Jones School District had to cancel the 2020 parade in light of concerns with COVID-19. 2019 Homecoming Parade However, a group of determined parents decided that the parade must go on. The parents of the 2020 homecoming court have scheduled … Continue reading Homecoming Parade Tonight @ 6:30 pm

Three Runners Earn Medals as the High School and Middle School Track Teams Compete in Luther

Here's another great update from The Jones Round Up. We are always so excited to publish the work of our students. Great job Nate Veirs!