2021 Trustee Election: Candidate Bio’s

Earlier this month, we sent a survey to all thirteen of the Jones Trustee Candidates. We would like to introduce you to each of them. Their responses are listed verbatim below. We made no changes to spelling, grammar, or punctuation. All candidates are listed in the same order that they will appear on the ballot … Continue reading 2021 Trustee Election: Candidate Bio’s

STATE-ment Game: LONGHORNS ARE STATE CHAMPIONS

Sophomore Guard Zoe Tucker scored 25 points as the Jones Longhorns defeated the Roland Rangers 63-28 on Saturday Night in Oklahoma City for the first Gold Ball for the Girls Team in Jones High School history. Photo Credit: Nate Veirs, JHS Freshman Hundreds of fans, friends and family made the way to the State Fairgrounds … Continue reading STATE-ment Game: LONGHORNS ARE STATE CHAMPIONS

Longhorns Advance to State Title Game

Tirzah Moore won the opening tipoff and got the ball immediately to her sister Trinity. Trinity scored with 7:55 on the clock to give the Longhorns a 2-0 lead. A lead they would never relinquish. Photo Credit: Colton Jasper, JHS Junior That doesn't mean it was easy. The #2 Jones Longhorns topped the #3 Lincoln … Continue reading Longhorns Advance to State Title Game

Longhorns and Bulldogs Set to Clash for a Shot at the State Title Game

The #2 Jones Longhorns (16-1) will travel to Cleveland County to take on the #3 Lincoln Christian Bulldogs (21-4) at 6:00 on Friday March 12, 2021 at Noble High School for a chance to advance to the State Title game on Saturday. Both squads are coming off convincing Quarterfinal victories on Wednesday at the State … Continue reading Longhorns and Bulldogs Set to Clash for a Shot at the State Title Game

Just One Step Closer: Longhorns Top Buffalos 66-33 to Advance to State Semifinals

The Jones Longhorns overcame a slow start Wednesday Evening at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City to beat the Hugo Lady Buffalos 66-33 to advance to the State Semifinals. Head Coach Jenni Holbrook recognized the struggles early on, but knew that her team needed to play through. "(We were) trying to get some nerves … Continue reading Just One Step Closer: Longhorns Top Buffalos 66-33 to Advance to State Semifinals

The Bus is On Its Way

Last year, in the most heartbreaking way, our Varsity Girls Basketball team found out that the State Tournament was cancelled as they were already on the bus making their way to the Big House. This moment was a marker for our community as the first of many things that COVID-19 took away. We lost our … Continue reading The Bus is On Its Way

One Year Later, There is Still Room on the Wall

One of the most-read articles on the Jones Journal for 2020 was the Article "Three Words That Helped Motivate the #2 Longhorns to the State Tournament." It was published on March 11, 2020. It celebrated the Accomplishments of the Jones Longhorns Girls basketball team. Little did we know how the world was going to change … Continue reading One Year Later, There is Still Room on the Wall

Varsity Boys Finish The Season With a 12-8 Winning Record!

Written by Nate Veirs, JHS Freshman The Varsity Boys Basketball Team had a pretty good season this year. They are 12-8 and won the District and Regional Consolation. Unfortunately on Thursday, March 4th, the Longhorns lost to Kingston in the first Area Game.  The starting five (5) for the season were Carson May, Elijah Reed, … Continue reading Varsity Boys Finish The Season With a 12-8 Winning Record!