The Skinny
Coach Lance Helton is now in his third season as head coach for the Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets. Coach Helton has led the Yellow Jackets to the post season in both of his previous seasons. As the 2019 approaches, we asked Coach Helton what the biggest challenge was this season.
“(Our) tough and competitive region,” he said. “(and) Replacing multiple starters.”
The Jackets return two All-Region performers on the offensive line, Jaylen Grady and Christian Ray. They will be tasked with creating running lanes for Jashaun Kirby and Austin Wood. Both backs were All-Region selections in 2018 along with All-Region QB, Britt Metts.
Defensive leaders returning for the Jackets are Jaylen Grady along the defensive line, Tre Chandler at linebacker and safety Cade Walters.
We asked Coach Helton if there were any games circled on the schedule for the Jackets.
“Every Region Game in 2-AA,” he said.
What will a successful season look like for the Jackets?
Helton said, “Treating the game of Football the right way, and win or lose representing Jeff Davis County the right way.”
