The Lady Jackets basketball team roll Culpeper and squeak by Caroline to improve to 11-4 on the season!  The Jackets defeated Culpeper last Wednesday 71-30 behind Kirastin Cole’s 25 and Brittini McFadden’s 11 points.  The Jackets also got strong play from Kristen Williams, Myasia Williams, Dominique Lavender, and Raven Greene.  On Friday, the Jackets led at halftime by 5, then trailed by 5 to start the 4th quarter, and then rallied for a 48-44 win vs. upstart Caroline.  Kiratin Cole scored 20 points or more for the 12th straight game and Akira Jones had a strong game with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots.  The Jackets 4th win in a row leaves them with a 2 game lead for 2nd place in the district.  With no practice because of the snow, the ladies will travel to Eastern View tonight to try to evenge an earlier this season.  GO LADY JACKETS!

The Lady Jackets basketball team wins 2 in a row after losing to district foe Courtland.  After a tough loss, the next game can’t come soon enough as the Jackets gain wins against Spotsylvania and Caroline to run their record to 9-4 and 5-2 in the district and took sole possession of 2nd place.  On Friday, the Jackets poured it on Spotsylvania 62-35 as Kirastin Cole netted 25 points. Akira Jones had a strong game with 10 and DaeQuana Bryant knocked down  two 3 pointers and added 9 points in the victory.  The Jackets had to come back with a bang on Saturday, as the young Cavaliers jumped to a 13 point halftime lead; only to see the Jackets play a stellar 1-3-1 defense in the 2nd half to rally to defeat Caroline 62-57. It was a total team effort!  Again, Kirastin Cole led the way posting a double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds.  Kirastin is currently ranked 1st in the area in scoring and 2nd in the Washington Post listings and is also on the early watch list for All-Met. Backcourt mate Brittini McFadden had 11 and Kristen Williams provided some help with 8 points and 5 rebounds.  Reserve Jasmine Tyler continues to contribute off the bench providing tough defense and rebounding.  After the break for exams, the Jackets will travel to Culpeper on Wednesday.  GO LADY JACKETS!

The JM Lady Jackets improved their record to 6-2 by defeating John Marshall and Northumberland while capturing the championship of the Northumberland Holiday Tournament.  The Jackets defeated AAA John Marshall in the opening round 61-49 and held on to beat Northumberland 58-57 in the championship.  Tournament MVP Kirastin Cole and all-tournament teammate Brittini McFadden led the ladies along with strong performances by Akira Jones, Kristen Williams, and Myasia Williams.  The coaches would like to thank all of the ladies for their hard work over the Holiday.  District play begins again tomorrow as the Jackets take on Eastern View at home!  GO LADY JACKETS!

The Lady Jackets basketball team just completed 4 games in 5 days and went 3-1 in that span.  On Monday night, the Jackets fell to Group A power Lancaster 64-61.  Georgetown signee Andrea White poured in 39 points to lead the Red Devils.  The Jackets fell behind early, but a spirited comeback by propelled the ladies to a 1 point lead at the half.  The Jackets took a 5 point lead in the 3rd quarter but couldn’t hold on.  Kirastin Cole and Brittini McFadden led the ladies with 26 and 12 points.  Last night, the Jackets raced past Culpeper 63-31 to improve to 4-2 and 2-0 in the district.  Kirastin Cole continues soar recording a double-double with 33 points and 11 rebounds.  6′1″ freshman Dominique Lavender had her best game with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots.  The ladies are back in action on Friday, traveling to Caroline.  GO LADY JACKETS!

The Lady Jackets got back to their winning ways as they defeat Spotsylvania on Friday 50-28 and Manassas Park on Saturday 69-49.  Balanced scoring and tough defense by the Jackets held Spotsy to 0 points in the opening quarter as they come back from a tough loss at Lancaster last Monday.  Kirastin Cole led the way with 19 points, DaeQuana Bryant had 9; with 3 3point field goals, and Brittini McFadden and Akira Jones added 8 each!  On Saturday night; the Jackets won their 2nd annual Lady Jackets Tip-Off Tournament defeating Manassas Park 69-49.  After a slow start; and trailing by 9 point early, the Jackets picked up their intensity and had a BIG 2nd half scoring 44 points!  Kirastin Cole had a career night; posting a career high of 35 points and also added 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her 1st triple double!  Senior backcourt mate Brittini McFadden had her best game with 16 points!  Kirastin was named MVP and joined Brittini on the all-tournament team. The Jackets have now won 17 games in a row at home and run their record to 3-1 and look to make it 18 tonight facing tough Group A power Lancaster who defeated the Jackets last Monday.  GO LADY JACKETS!

Poor shooting and poor transition defense kept the Lady Jackets from starting 2-0 on the young season as Lancaster holds off a late run and defeat the Yellow Jackets 56-48.  An early 4-0 lead led  Lancaster to switch from man to zone and the Jackets shot 32% on the night.  Lancaster’s do everything Andrea White (Georgetown sisgnee) had 18 points for the Red Devils and Jasmine Moody surprised with 23 points.  Kirastin Cole led the way for the Jackets with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists and sophomore Akira Jones added 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots.  DaeQuana Bryant also chipped in with 9 points with 3 3 pointers.  The Jackets look to get back on track on Friday, traveling to Spotsylvania for their district opener.  GO LADY JACKETS!

Senior Kirastin Cole scored her 1000 career point last night; scoring 25 in the process to lead the Lady Jackets to a 57-31 victory over Middlesex in the Lady Jackets Tip-Off tournament. Kirastin joins former players Bilnita Armstead and Connie Harrison-Lewis in the 1000 point club.  Brittini McFadden added 9 points, Raven Greene and Akira Jones chipped in with 6, and freshman Dominique Lavender had 5 blocked shots.  The Jackets are back in action Saturday night; taking on Manassas Park in the championship game at 7:30. GO LADY JACKETS!