The Clarion-Ledger Athletes of the Week

April 5, 2016 / Athletics/All News

Week of March 28-April 4

Girls Track
SBA Sara Brooks Adams won the long jump, high jump, and the 400 meter dash during the JA Invitational.
Boys Track
LA Langston Anderson won the 100 meter dash, the 400 meter dash, and all the sprint relay wins.
Baseball
KC Kellum Clarke went 5-for-8 hitting three doubles, a triple, and four RBI during a three game sweep of Pillow Academy.

Girls Tennis

Lailaa Bashir won her first conference match propelling JA’s win against Parklane 8 to 1.

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