Meet the Panthers

By John Earp

Thursday evening in the Panther Gym the annual “Meet the Panthers” event was hosted for friends and family of the Jal High School Fall Sports Programs, including the Cross-Country, Football, Volleyball and Cheer Teams. Each student-athlete was introduced one at a time before an estimated crowd of 200 present in the stands. The JHS Cheer Team started the event off by showcasing their cheer complete with high kicks and pom-poms. The Cross-Country Team, coached by Joe Cole and Priscilla Montoya, was introduced, followed by the Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball Teams coached by Athletic Director and Head Coach, Mr. Gary Simmons, followed by the Varsity Football Team headed up by Coach Tom Harvey, with Assistant Coaches Ross, Narrell and Epperson being over the offensive and defensive linemen, Coaches Mendez and Peacock over the skills/backs, and Robert Sedillo returning as Athletic Trainer for the Jal Panthers. Student Athletic Trainer Assistants Jaylynn Hernandez, Yanira Sauceda, and Yahaira Amaro were also introduced.