The annual JA Football Awards were presented Monday night at The PAC to the Jackson Academy Football Team which enjoyed an amazing season of only 1 loss on the field while putting one of the most impressive defensive seasons in JA history. The senior class of 20 players finished with a record of 36-3. They were the only senior class to be involved in two unbeaten regular seasons and as sophomores they were part of just the second unbeaten season in school history. They secured the AAA State Championship in 2010 and AAA Runner-Up Finishes in 2011 and 2012. They continued two streaks that were set into motion in 2007 and 2009. The Brickyard unbeaten streak is now up to 42 straight wins at home which began in 2007. They also continued a North AAA Conference winning streak which is now up to 32 straight games and 5 straight Conference Titles.

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Two Jackson Academy seniors have been chosen to represent JA in the competition for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award based on their academic aptitude, athletic talent, and exceptional commitment to their school and communities. The program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom.

The JA Softball team rallied together for a worthy community cause at Thanksgiving. Team members gathered food, crayons, and coloring books for a needy family that consisted of a single mom taking care of six children, four of whom she has taken responsibility for in response to absent parents from other families. Some JA players got together and delivered the items to the very grateful family. A touching moment was when the oldest boy saw the crayons and coloring books and remarked, “Wow, these are our first new crayons ever.”

JA Softball has occasional skill sessions and practices. Girls in grades 5-11 who are interested in softball need to contact coach Aimee Plunkett (aplunkett@jacksonacademy.org) to be notified of the next skill session or practice or to find out more about JA Softball.

The JA Raiders’ Championship T-shirts are on sale now. The long sleeve white T-shirts are $7 each with the All In … JA graphic featured on the front of the shirt. Supplies are limited, and orders are taken on a first come, first served basis.

All forms are due Tuesday, November 19.

To get your Championship T-shirt, click here to download the order form.

For any questions, email Story Warren at storywarren@hotmail.com.