Taylor Track & Field coach Mike Tennill has reported that senior Mark Jackson's winning leap of 50'-4" in the Triple Jump at last week's Rockdale Relays moved him to No. 1 in the nation in that event among high school athletes. The defending state champ's effort broke the meet record by almost two feet.

Mark also established a new school record in the Long Jump with an outstanding effort of 23'-3" and that jump moved him into 2nd place in the nation in that event.

Jackson is headed to Boston, Massachusetts this weekend to compete in a National Invitation Indoor Track Meet in both events. He will not be allowed to represent THS.

The District 24-AAA baseball race began in Taylor with a BANG Wednesday night, but it was the Ducks that were on the receiving end of a 16-8 loss to the talented Cameron Yoemen (4-3).

The Ducks (8-3) clubbed 12 hits, but committed 5 errors as Cody Alderete (1-2) took the hill at Krueger Field.  Coach Doug Kuhl went to his bullpen often as the Ducks fell behind 10-1 after 2 innings.

The loss stopped the Ducks' 8-game winning streak and sends them into a busy weekend.  They travel to Llano today for two games, are at home Friday for a 24-AAA encounter with Madisonville and then head back to Llano for more games Saturday. 

Taylor Boys Soccer Coach Casey Shuck has his team within one win of its first State UIL playoff bid following Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Giddings at Memorial Field.

The Ducks travel to LaGrange on Friday and a repeat of their 1st half victory over the Leopards would be wildly celebrated. A win over LaGrange would also give the Ducks their second three-game winning streak of the year. 

Granger senior Josh Dews (right) was recognized by Taylor ISD Superintendent Dr. Bruce Scott and the Board of Trustees Monday for the recent completion of his Eagle Scout project that included over 50 people and the remodeling of the children's playground at the Northside Early Childhood Center.

Josh's mom, Cindy Dews, is a teacher at the Northside campus.  Josh is a former Taylor ISD student and brought new meaning to Taylor ISD's catch phrase ... "Once A Duck, Always A Duck."

The public is invited to drop by the playground at 2500 North Drive and take a look at all of the work completed by Josh's volunteer effort.

Taylor Girl's Powerlifting Coach Terrie Holmstrom has reported that senior Kristen Martinez has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet in Corpus Christi, Saturday March 13th.

The senior lifter heads back to State for the second time after finishing 3rd at Regionals last year.  She competes in Class 198 and had a combined lift total in the Bench Press, the Squat and the Deadlift of 815 pounds.

We wish you continued success! 

THS Tennis Coach Vicki Hall has reported that her varsity took 5th place recently as they traveled to San Marcos for regional team tennis play.

Hall reports that the competition was tough and that Taylor lost a tough 1st round match-up vs Leander Vandergrift and then bounced back to topple both Lavernia and San Antonio Ingram.

Taylor's Spring district tournament is just around the corner ... April 7th and 8th! No individual scores were available.
 

Taylor girls basketball coach Kisha Jones has announced that two members of her Lady Ducks squad have garnered All-District honors.

According to Jones, junior point guard Courtney Fields was named to 2nd Team All-District, while senior Devyn Tone was named Honorable Mention.

The Lady Ducks were also represented on the Academic All-District team by junior Kiera Maddox. 

CALDWELL -- Taylor High School Powerlifting Coach Robert Marak reports that his boy's squad took 2nd place team honors at the District 24-AAA lifters meet last week with four 1st place boys awards and two more in the girls division.

Boys  Team:

2nd place finish overall

Individual finishes:
123 lb class --2nd place  Brandon Negus;
132 lb class --2nd place  David Salazar;
148 lb class --1st place Royal Lucas and
5th place Jonathon Flores;
165 lb class --1st place Simon Martinez and
4th place Jonathon Hernandez;
198 lb class --1st place Chris McFarlin; and in the
220 lb class --1st place Kelbie Stifflemire and
3rd place  Edward Barrera.

Best Lightweight Lifter:  Simon Martinez
Best Heavyweight Lifter:  Chris McFarlin

Girls Team:

Individual Results:
148 lb class --1st place Chelsea Carter and
198 lb class --1st place Kristin Martinez.

Best Heavyweight Lifter:  Kristin Martinez