Sports

Coach and Co-Owner JJ Martinez teaches a jiu jitsu class at John’s Gym in Georgetown.

Coach and Co-Owner JJ Martinez teaches a jiu jitsu class at John’s Gym in Georgetown.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

John’s Gym is home to award-winning juvenile jiu jitsu team in Georgetown

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
By ASHLYNN DELIAS John’s Gym is an Austin-based jiu jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts facility that opened its Georgetown location on Shell Road in 2012. Aside from holding classes in MMA and both kids and adult jiu jitsu, John’s Gym has its own award-winning elite team that competes in tournaments.
Cubs fans Sue Bryson, Bill Hougesen and Jim Bonk watch a game in Sun City on opening day. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Cubs fans Sue Bryson, Bill Hougesen and Jim Bonk watch a game in Sun City on opening day. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Sun City Illinois/Chicago Club embraces baseball season

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 14, 2023
Spring is a time of new beginnings including the start of baseball season. Thirty Major League Baseball teams kicked off the season March 30, the first time since 1968 that every team played their opening game on the same day. Fans watched 15 exciting games around the country.
The Georgetown High School boys swim team celebrates Saturday, February 18, at this weekend’s Conference 5A State Championship meet in Austin. The team won first place for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy University Interscholastic League)

The Georgetown High School boys swim team celebrates Saturday, February 18, at this weekend’s Conference 5A State Championship meet in Austin. The team won first place for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy University Interscholastic League)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Georgetown High School Eagles are state swimming champs

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Georgetown High School’s boys swim team took home the gold Saturday, February 18, becoming Conference 5A State Champions for the second time in school history.  The team was led by junior Jeremy Kelly, who earned two individual gold medals at Saturday’s state swim meet.
Taylor native Fred Kerley is pictured at the dedication of a mural painted by Taylor artist Adam Davenport at 1602 North Main Street, honoring him on Saturday, February 4. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Taylor native Fred Kerley is pictured at the dedication of a mural painted by Taylor artist Adam Davenport at 1602 North Main Street, honoring him on Saturday, February 4. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Photos: City of Taylor celebrates Olympian Fred Kerley with mural

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The City of Taylor celebrated Olympian Fred Kerley Saturday, February 4, by dedicating a mural painted by artist Adam Davenport. The Taylor High School and Texas A&M graduate won the Silver Medal in the 100 meter event at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo.
Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Davenport says he has about ten days of work to complete the project. The city will dedicate it during a ceremony on February 4 at 10 a.m. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Davenport says he has about ten days of work to complete the project. The city will dedicate it during a ceremony on February 4 at 10 a.m. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Taylor honors hometown Olympian Fred Kerley with mural

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
At age 27, Taylor native Fred Kerley has certainly made his mark on the world as a track and field star.
Subscribe to