Jackson County Lady Blue Devils

Claire Williams Expanding Her Game During Senior Season

Jackson County basketball player Claire Williams said she has added a new layer to her game throughout the course of her senior season, one that did not always come naturally. Once hesitant to shoot from beyond the arc, Williams has turned the three-point shot into a strength thanks to encouragement from head coach Jim Brown. […]

Experience, Growth Drive Akers, Lady Blue Devils Bowling

Bowling alleys have long felt like a second home for Jackson County girls bowling head coach Debbie Akers. For nearly three decades, Akers has lived the sport she now teaches, spending 28 years coaching and bowling after first getting her start in league play. Akers said what began as a personal passion soon became a […]

Letterman Continues Leading Jackson County Cheer

Jackson County Blue Devils cheerleading head coach Leslie Letterman did not just grow up around the Blue Devils. She grew up as one of them. Coming from a family of athletes who all played for Jackson County, Letterman said her earliest memories of sports were shaped by life alongside her brothers. Surrounded by competition, teamwork […]

Meadows Looks To Lead Blue Devils With Intensity, Connection

Jackson County Lady Blue Devils guard Jalynn Meadows said the difference between a good game and a great one often comes down to how her team starts. “I think we just need to get more ready to play for the beginning of the games,” Meadows said. “We play with more intensity at the end, so […]

Letterman Embraces Physical Role For Jackson County

Jackson County Lady Blue Devils basketball player Kinley Letterman has learned to turn a perceived disadvantage into one of her biggest strengths. Listed at 5-foot-7, Letterman operates as a forward for the Lady Blue Devils, often matched up against taller post players on a nightly basis. While Jackson County typically features only one true taller […]

New Jackson County Bowler Highland Finding Confidence

Jackson County bowler Daneisha Highland elevated a recreational past time with friends to a competitive challenge facing opponents. Joining the Jackson County Blue Devils after the team lost several players last season, Highland quickly embraced the sport and has been making steady improvements on the lanes. “[The teammates are] all really helpful,” Highland said. “I […]

Jackson’s Martin Taking Volleyball Across Central States

Jackson County girls volleyball head coach Lucas Martin is coaching his third high school in three different states. Martin has coached and played volleyball in Wisconsin and South Dakota. Martin said his experience in Tennessee so far has lived up to standard. “When you originally start coaching when I did, it’s a lot to learn,” […]