Perrin’s Whitworth, Jacksboro’s Belcher named Athletes of the Week

Perrin’s Whitworth, Jacksboro’s Belcher named Athletes of the Week Brian Smith Wed, 03/20/2024 - 7:09 am   Alt Text for Image   Jacksboro’s Lando Belcher (top) and Perrin’s Scarlett Whitworth both had solid performances in competing for their individual schools. Contributed/Brian Smith Each week, the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette will recognize one athlete from each Jack County school as the Herald’s Athletes of the Week. Athletes will be chosen with input from the respective districts’ coaches based on factors that go beyond achievement on the field, court or track. Aside from statistics, athletes who coaches deem to have stepped up in other ways including leadership or general team spirit will be considered as well. Due to Bryson not competing in any sports last week, no athlete was chosen. The Herald’s Athletes of the Week are Lando Belcher, of Jacksboro, and Scarlett Whitworth, of Perrin. Lando Belcher, JHS Jacksboro’s Athlete of the Week is Lando Belcher. The senior pitcher and in-fielder had a tremendous game against Vernon, coming through with three hits and batting in three runs in a 15-6 victory Tuesday, March 12. Belcher opened with an RBI double in the first inning for a 1-0 lead followed by a two-RBI single to give the Tigers the lead for good in the second inning. He ended his hit parade with a double off the wall in left field to open the sixth inning. Belcher said getting relaxed was key to the solid day at the plate. “We just got back to basics,” Belcher explained. “That helped us hit the ball hard.” Scarlett Whitworth, PWHS Perrin’s Athlete of the Week is powerlifter Scarlett Whitworth, who qualified for the state meet last weekend in Frisco. Whitworthtiedallher personal bests to finish 10th in the 97-pound weight class. She squatted 135, bench pressed 60 and deadlifted 190 pounds for a total of 385. Coach Lloyd Tucker said Whitworth had about as good a day as you can have. “She had a great day,” Tucker noted. “To get your best lifts and total at state is all you can ask for.”