Whether it is an amateur or professional sporting event, without fail, you see it happen in every sport after a championship is won. Someone is going to point to a finger on their hand. What that means is that this is where the RING is going to go. 

This past May, the Jonesboro-Hodge Lady Tiger Track team won the LHSAA Class A State Track and Field Championship, becoming the first female sports program to claim a state title in the 116-year history of JHHS competing in high school athletics. 

On August 29th, this special group of young ladies was recognized during an assembly in the JHHS auditorium, where each received a championship ring and a miniature replica of the state championship trophy. 

Jonesboro-Hodge High School head track coach and athletic director, Terrance Blankenship, expressed his appreciation to the girls and coaching staff for the work they put in to accomplish this historic achievement.  

“I am very happy for these girls and our coaching staff to see all the work they put in pay off,” said Blankenship. “People don’t realize all the effort and time they spent each and every day in order to be prepared to perform like they did at state.”

Blankenship always gave thanks to the supporters of the JHHS program for their help in recognizing the state title winners. 

“I want to thank all the graduating classes and individuals who participated in the ring drive fund, bought t-shirts, or simply gave donations,” said Blankenship. “We could not have honored these girls this way without your support.”