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Wes Swift

@coachwesswift

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Head Boys’ Basketball Coach @ Jonesboro High School. Assistant Principal @ VPA. Married to Karen. Stepdad to Parker n Mary Beth.

Jonesboro, AR
Joined May 2013
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3 years
SAM PITTMAN BARRY ODOM KENDAL BRILES #WPS
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Desi has his prints all over this game! The nastier it gets, the more he likes it! #WPS
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Prayers for Coach Ron Crawford and his family. Just read on Facebook he’s been moved to Hospice. He probably did as much as anyone helping our state become relevant nationally at the grass roots level as anyone! @coachcrawford10 🙏🏻
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This can’t be RT enough!
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James Franklin sprints off field to tell player to “GO SHAKE HANDS!” after #24 Michigan State upsets #7 Penn State 😳 #MSUvsPSU
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Ref: bad T on Devo Devo: ok, next play. This young man is maturing into a star! Always had the talent. So proud of him!
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6 years
UMBC headed to 24 hour Wal-Mart tonight for more socks and underwear...
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5 years
Excited to announce that Marcedus Leech is fully qualified and heads to Iowa State next weekend! It’s go time Leecho! @jb_hurricanebb @NoLimitLeecho @JPSHurricane @CycloneMBB
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4 years
Been waiting a few days to make this announcement... @thesammielewis is moving from Mac to JHS to join our @jb_hurricanebb staff! This dude can coach and will be a huge asset to our high school program! #LetsGoCanes
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I’m so stinkin impressed w Cole Kelley’s attitude as far as accepting his role! It’s NOT the role he’d prefer... but it’s the role that’s best for the team. Coach Morris is building a #WinningCulture !! #WPS
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4 years
Feel for this team... they play their guts out! Coach Muss is crazy good! But when your last 2 possessions of a 1 pt game are: 1. Jump pass for turnover dunk. 2. 83 dribble, no pass, 27 ft contested fade away air ball... can’t expect to win. I’ll be watching the next 1! #WPS
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@MrDevoBuckets Love you Devo! The world is discovering what we’ve known for a while... a star on the court, AND off! Couldn’t be more proud of you!
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3 years
Question for you players... (no need to respond, just think to yourselves): When you arrive early for practice, are you “waiting” for practice, or “preparing” for practice?
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3 years
Arkansas High School Basketball is pretty good.
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4 years
Coach Rip, Thanks for all the talks. But more importantly, thanks for the template! We’ll all miss you! Sincerely, Arkansas High School Basketball Coaches #RIP
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5 years
I don’t get to hang w celebrities very often... @CanaanSandy #WPS
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5 years
New rule for Hogs... if you’re wearing #2 or #22 , you CANNOT shoot outside a layup with more than 2 sec left on shotclock! #KnowWhyYoureOpen
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1 year
So much to be thankful for… today I want to start w these two. They r the absolute best when it comes to scouting, preparing to win, n making me better! #grateful @3_man_weave @thesammielewis @jb_hurricanebb
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5 years
So much respect for this man! He’ll take 0 credit and stand in the shadows... BUT I hope everyone understands what kind of a job he does, year in and year out! AND he’s an even better person! Congrats Coach Cummings! #OTR !!! @craigcummings8
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6 years
I’d like to welcome Desi Sills and Tony Hutson to the @JBHurricaneBB Hall of Honor! They go in as #’s 84 & 85. Well deserved men! @_luckylefty3_ @playaamade4x @JPSHurricane
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6 years
Good morning Jonesboro! It’s Championship Saturday here in Hot Springs! Team is settin on go! Hope everyone has a safe trip down... See you soon! @JBHurricaneBB @JPSHurricane
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5 years
Basketball 101... You must know WHY you’re open: 1. Because we want you open. 2. Because they want you open.
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2 years
Last one for tonight… Arkansas hoops is pretty good.
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5 years
Pick up ball at JHS... some matchups im watching- Kahron/Austin Reaves, Desi/Jacob Gibson, Marquis Eaton/Spencer Reaves. #betterthannetflix @ByAnyMeans_3 @Jacobgeebson @_luckylefty3_ @EatonMarquis @SpencerReaves31
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5 years
Player led teams > Coach led teams. #holdeachotheraccountable
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Bring it on 2019!💪💯
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Jay. Adams.
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CATCH OF THE YEAR
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6 years
Woodz 16s just had a kid take 3 charges in a game. Wonder if that’ll get tweeted by the “grassroots basketball tweeters”???
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3 years
The art of story telling... Coach Richardson is one of the best!
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Nolan Richardson talking about Larry Bird might be the funniest clip you see on Twitter today 😂
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4 years
These pics are from Sr Night 2015! Now 5 years later, all have college degrees and all are now Teaching and Coaching. Super proud of them! @jb_hurricanebb @thesammielewis @KingBryant24 @pullup_perk
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@FearlessFriday
𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚
4 years
BREAKING 6A athletic directors voted to implement a 35 sec shot clock for the entire 2020-21 season. Clock will be in play at all home games for 6A teams and for the state tournament. #FearlessFriday
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6 years
Just heard Jerry Bridges is retiring. Coach is the 1st HS coach I ever listened to at a clinic. I’ve looked up and admired him ever since. Year after year his teams were always prepared, did simple things well, and were tough! #HoF @BridgesJerry
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6 years
Are you kidding me??? It’s this dude’s Sr. Day at Lehigh today! On course to graduate, broken every assist record in school and conference history! Proud is an understatement! @ByAnyMeans_3 @JBHurricaneBB @JPSHurricane
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6 years
This guy leaves for Germany today! Congrats to @ByAnyMeans_3 for signing his first pro contract w @psklions in their ProA league! #OTR @JBHurricaneBB
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4 years
I keep getting asked what we’re doing on our “off” day... ummm, it’s the end of the 3rd nine weeks. Then practice at 2:30, scout at 5:30. Add in lunch, dinner and team meeting at 10. Bed time! @jb_hurricanebb @JPSHurricane @JHS_AD_
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5 years
2nd announcement for @jb_hurricanebb is that 2015 JHS grad, Sammie Lewis, will be the new 7th grade basketball HC at MacArthur! (Pics below from ‘15 season.) Coach Lewis has a really high hoops IQ n is a great addition to our staff! @thesammielewis @OTRCyclones #HailYes
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6 years
Lost 68-60. The streak is over. Lol. Who cares? U think that win 69 games ago, we were thinking here goes a streak? No! We were trying to get better n win a game. We will come back tomorrow at prac w that same philosophy. #OTR #toughness #togetherness
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6 years
We’re young... but we ain’t scared to work! After the track, weight room, and u don’t have a floor... no worries. Gym lobby closeouts! #Fridayfinisher @JBHurricaneBB
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5 years
Ok, Hurricane Nation... check out this pic of our own!!! NOTHING easy when Dez is on the floor!!! Wow... just wow!!! @JBHurricaneBB @JPSHurricane #cantmeasuresizeofheart
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“I am just in awe at the effort of the Arkansas Razorbacks.” - color commentator Dane Bradshaw said after seeing Desi Sills give 110% vs #LSU @_luckylefty3_
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Let’s Go Canes !!! @jb_hurricanebb
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5 years
WHO YOU ARE is more important than what you do! Thanks Coach A for always remembering that.
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4 years
Good idea! I love the Coach Pittman hire! #WPS
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4 years
Sam Pittman plans to see DE commit @JashaudStewart soon. May see him tomorrow. #WPS
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5 years
Just clowning w this crazy dude at JHS/Conway game! @CanaanSandy here supporting @JashaudStewart !! #OTR
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This dude: watched countless hrs of film this weekend helping us prepare for last nites W, drove a bus home that arrived early this a.m. n was ready 4 everything I threw at him this afternoon,then coached JHS Soccer to its 1st W tonite! Congrats my friend n thank u! @3_man_weave
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2 years
It took a little while for the plaque to come in… but now it’s time to welcome the 87th member to the JHS Basketball Hall of Honor! Well done Key! @K3ylnM @jb_hurricanebb @JPSHurricane
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7 years
When I say @JPSHurricane is a WE thing... I meant it. But u guys took it to a whole other level today! @JBHurricaneBB says THANK U! #OTR !!!
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3 years
One of the most selfless men I’ve ever met! Happy Retirement Dennis Bryant! @jb_hurricanebb @JPS_Athletics_
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2 years
The morning after a big win, let’s put things in perspective… 1. The coach always gets more credit than he deserves during a win or loss. (The kind words are appreciated.) 2. The jobs @3_man_weave n @thesammielewis do are INCREDIBLE! 3. Coach Lew’s NLR scout was so on point!
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5 years
We’re losing one of the best AT’s ever! Me: Chad, can you... Chad: yes. Or Me: Chad, will you... Chad: yes. (He was as consistent as the air we breathe.) Thanks for loving our school, our programs, and our kids! @ChadBurke4 #OTR
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3 years
Moving this girl to college today… 😢🙏🏻
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4 years
Guys evidently haven’t slept in several days... 😳 Russellville bound! 2:30 tomorrow v the host team. #OTR @jb_hurricanebb @JPSHurricane
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6 years
Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife! I love you babe! (And of course we’re at a basketball game...) @karenmbparker
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4 years
#CaneBB 66 Maumelle 72 Season over. Relationships just getting started. Huge Thank You to a great coaching staff that are better men! We sure enjoyed coaching these guys! @jb_hurricanebb @coach_jporter @tygeorge23 @3_man_weave @MGoBlue_4_Life
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5 years
Maybe the best set of Elite 8 games EVER...!?!?!? I’m exhausted!!!
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4 years
Anyone wanna discuss midrange???
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5 years
So happy to finally announce that Coach Kenton Weaver will be the new 9th grade basketball HC at MacArthur Jr. High! Coach Weaver brings a wealth of experience at both the college n HS levels! #OTR @3_man_weave @OTRCyclones @jb_hurricanebb
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5 years
Coach Porter going over “how to fill out a job application” w our guys today after weight room. #goodtoknow @jb_hurricanebb @coach_jporter
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2 years
Fireball is retiring! Glen Bryant, like his brother Dennis, has poured his heart n soul into Jonesboro HS for 34 years! (51 including his time as a student). HE IS JONESBORO! #thanksFire @JPSHurricane @jb_hurricanebb
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7 years
Man I love these 2 dudes! Opportunity to be their coach 1 more time... #thewhy @JBHurricaneBB @ben10jammers @EatonMarquis
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4 years
I MISS YOU! 😍
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6 years
My why. So fun watching this guy play tonight! Went 3/4 from deep! SWAC leading UAPB defeated Alabama A&M. Proud of you, @MightyJoeRandle ! @JBHurricaneBB
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5 years
I don’t think they’re morning dudes... 🤷‍♂️ Nonetheless, on the road to the 32nd Poplar Bluff Showdown! First game today, 5:30 against Memphis Kirby. Let’s Go Canes!!! @JBHurricaneBB @JPSHurricane
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1 year
Watched @AhmadMonk do his thing last nite. Watching @AustinReaves15 do his thing today. AR hoops is pretty good.
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6 years
Fun evening last night at UCA! Thank you to David Grimes, Rush Harding, n Brad Teague for the honor! Allowed my family n I to reconnect w friends we haven’t seen in a while. Special night! #BuddyHardingAward @ucasports
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5 years
Congrats Leecho!
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5 years
'19 Iowa State signee Marcedus Leech @MarcedusLeech (6-5 wing, Jonesboro) has been nominated for consideration for the 2019 McDonald's All American game.
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Gentlemen, it’s been an honor! You are all in it for the right reasons and I appreciate all the sacrifices you’ve made this summer! We’re not a bad looking group either... (huh?) ⁦ @marcusadams03 ⁩ ⁦ @coach_cbr2 ⁩ and Coach Derrick Williams
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3 years
Get to watch this girl run at the high school level one more time... pulling into Harding Univ for Meet of Champs! #gonnamissthis @marybethbaileyy @karenmbparker
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2 years
Pay is a symbol of how much we value someone… it’s appreciation. Teachers don’t need pay for motivation… reaching kids does that. TEACHERS DESERVE TO FEEL VALUED!
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6 years
Life is full of hills and valleys... Enjoy the hills, and don’t stay in the valleys for very long. @JBHurricaneBB ... #Togetherness #Toughness #Trust #OTR !!! BTW, the sun came up today... So let’s get after it and make it a great day!
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4 years
There are literally hundreds of quotes to choose from when talking about MLK! Today @jb_hurricanebb will focus on “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort n convenience, but where he stands at moments of challenge n controversy.”
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6 years
This is how we do it... 5A State Champs! Didn’t lose a set in the tournament! Proud of #CaneVB !!! @JPSHurricane @craigcummings8
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6 years
Yes, I’m bragging on one of our own... Quise had 2 three’s and 2 huge stops on Northeastern’s best player in OT! So stinking proud! @KingBryant24 going dancing! @JBHurricaneBB
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5 years
Great day at the ArBCA Fall Clinic! Speakers were fantastic! @ArbcacontactAr
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3 years
Our girl graduates today. All emotions on the table, but PROUD sticks out. @karenmbparker @marybethbaileyy
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2 years
Last Home game for these 5 Srs tomorrow evening! JP-selfless n tough KP-our Swiss army knife Jess-beats u on both ends Q-wow factor; glad he’s home A-our heartbeat @JohnPaulPicken1 @Kavon_Pointer @jesseWash21 @williams_quion @Amarionwilson2 @JHSdawgpound @jb_hurricanebb
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I’m so thankful for these 2 dudes! @3_man_weave and @thesammielewis are so good, so humble, and so loyal to our program! Both can run successful programs by themselves but choose to be a part of @jb_hurricanebb !! Ready for conference n 2022!! #LetsGoCanes
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5 years
Congrats to @marcusadams03 on win #1 at Watson Chapel!
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3 years
As a teenager on a Sat nite, Kevin Johnson was in a gym working out. The janitor asked, “Kevin, why aren’t u out at parties like everyone else?” KJ replied, “Parties won’t get me where I want to go.” #MindGym
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6 years
There’s nothing like Nike Peach Jam! Court below is of semifinal action going on tonight.... with the biggest names in college basketball in attendance. All basketball purists need to experience this at least once! @JBHurricaneBB @woodzelitebball @ARHoopScoop @ArRecruitingGuy
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3 years
Happy Birthday to the loves of my life! MB is 18! Karen... is not. Both are beautiful inside n out! @karenmbparker
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3 years
She got 2nd in the 1600 w a pr of 5:17.44. Proud of her! @marybethbaileyy #meetofchamps
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4 years
Jayln was in the house... no way we could lose! #CaneBB 67 Russellville 58 Next one is Thurs at 830. Get Maumelle/Lake Hamilton winner. Let’s Go Canes!!! @jb_hurricanebb @JPSHurricane @JHSdawgpound
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3 years
Woodz 16s playing Mac Irvin in front of packed house of coaches… UNC, KY, UCLA, Indiana, Memphis, Kansas St, Arizona, AState, Texas, Mich St, FL St, Nebraska, Iowa, Virginia… should I go on? #NikeEYB @woodzelitebball
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4 years
My heart is breaking for life-long friends, Raymond and Treva Cooper. And to Coach Lasker n the Hot Springs basketball community, our thoughts n prayers are w you. @rcoop00m @Toni_Phroze14
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Tony Hutson started his soph season at Coffeyville off w a bang last night! 22 pts n 23 min on 8/14 shooting, 4/7 from 3 with 7 reb, 4 assts, 4 stls, n 0 turnovers! @jb_hurricanebb @CoffeyvilleMBB @ARHoopScoop @ArRecruitingGuy
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Jonesboro Basketball
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Congrats on a great college career! We’re proud of you! @desisills3 #fearless
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4 years
When you have a big enough WHY... you can conquer any HOW.
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3 years
Hogs are a legit top 10 team! Please let us watch Zags/Baylor next Monday!!! 🙏🏻
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4 years
Fun night w the team at Mama T’s! Hoodies from Fat City were a big hit! Appreciate the Baughn’s for hosting and Front Page Cafe for catering! #CaneBB back at home tomorrow night at 745 v Parkview! @JPSHurricane @JHSdawgpound @jb_hurricanebb
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Most confident I’ve seen her to this point. Proud is an understatement. #OTR @marybethbaileyy @karenmbparker
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T H I R T Y - F I V E and 0 !!! #CaneVB is special! Congrats to a great group of girls w fantastic leadership! #StateChamps #WelcomeToHistory @craigcummings8 @JPSHurricane @JHS_AD_ @jhsprincipalotr
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Proud of our guys getting that first one tonight. But seeing this made me feel really good! Well done Forrest City! Miss you Coach Lof!!
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