Junction City

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"Dancy's return has team in 'high spirits'

Jaqwis Dancy returned to the team late Monday following a week's worth of chemotherapy treatment to attack his Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Joseph, who is Dancy's position coach said his presence uplifted the team.

"I know just from a team standpoint, when the news came out it hit them like a ton of bricks like it hit me like a ton of bricks. Everybody was more scared than anything because they didn't know, they weren't educated enough on what was going on. They all pulled together," Joseph said.

"This team is a pretty tight group. When he came back I think their spirits are up because they can see him, they can feel him and see him smile and they feel better. Mentally, it's like he's going to be OK. The fight continues with him."

The energy provided by Dancy will continue through the weekend. He'll be at Tech's home game Saturday against Rice. Tech plans to put banners on the East and West side of Joe Aillet Stadium for fans to sign and write notes of encouragement to Dancy."

http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2016/10/27/wr-gaines-could-miss-rest-regular-season/92826908/

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This video played on the big screen at the Rice-LA Tech game last Saturday: 

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Qwis was on the sidelines at the Rice-La Tech game Saturday:

Here's a picture of him with the President of the university and the Governor of LA.

https://www.facebook.com/tommorrisphotos/photos/a.543123615884000.1073741971.343630632499967/543124382550590/?type=3&theater

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http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/11/23/pay-forward/93642960/

[OB11]

The Junction City head football job has been posted on School Spring.  Anyone know this was happening???

[SR30]

Wow that's unexpected

[Dr. Defense]

The Junction City head football job has been posted on School Spring.  Anyone know this was happening???

Yes

[reddiefoozball]

The Junction City head football job has been posted on School Spring.  Anyone know this was happening???

houston nutt

[OB11]

Yes

So any details?  Just time to get out of coaching?  Retiring completely?

[dragondad#1]

Coach Carp is retiring

[thabeast428]

What was his record since 2003

[bleudog]

So any details?  Just time to get out of coaching?  Retiring completely?

"After 37 years of coaching high school football (29 as a Head Coach), Junction City's David Carpenter announced his retirement on Thursday, effective immediately, as head coach of the Dragon Football program. Carpenter will remain the Director of Athletics at Class 3A Junction City and will continue to oversee both the Dragon and Lady Dragon Track and Field programs and the Dragon Weightlifting program, which he has led to a combined 16 state championships."


http://junctioncity.k12.ar.us/uploads/pdf/2016-2017/Carpenter%20Retirement%20(2016).pdf

[THA TRUTH]

What was his record since 2003

The norphlet game in 2003 was his 100th win so he added another 142 after that game.... so 152-25 I believe

[CapnObvious]

That math isn't real good ...

[CapnObvious]

242-93-1 was his career record . That's pretty dang good !

[THA TRUTH]

That math isn't real good ...

Well it's from 03 not whole career

[dragondad]

242-93-1 was his career record . That's pretty dang good !

226 victories at Junction City

1998-2016 :  6 state championships, 12 semifinals, avg 11 wins per season,  13 seasons with ten or more wins and 6 seasons with 13 or more, including 4 undefeated seasons, six time Coach of the year,  coaching over 100 all conference selections and 50 all-state.....what a legacy!

[bleudog]

226 victories at Junction City

1998-2016 :  6 state championships, 12 semifinals, avg 11 wins per season,  13 seasons with ten or more wins and 6 seasons with 13 or more, including 4 undefeated seasons, six time Coach of the year,  coaching over 100 all conference selections and 50 all-state.....what a legacy!

Coach Carpenter's 19 consecutive playoff years:

98    10-1  Second round
99    11-1  Quarter finals
00    10-2  Second round
01    11-3  Semi finals
02    12-2  Semi finals
03    15-0  State Champion
04     9-3   Semi finals
05     9-4   Semi finals
06    11-2   State runner-up
07    10-2   Quarter finals
08    13-0   State champion
09    13-1   State champion
10     8-4    Second round
11     9-2    Semi finals
12    14-1   State champion
13    13-0   State champion
14    13-0   State champion
15     7-3    Second round
16     8-4    Second round

1999 thru 2016 overall record:  206-35   85.48%

6 consecutive final four or better appearances (2001-2006)

40-game winning streak (09/07/12 thru 09/05/15)

7 trips to WMS

6 State Titles

[THA TRUTH]

Beautiful work bleu

[Dr. Defense]

Coach Carpenter's 19 consecutive playoff years:

98    10-1  Second round
99    11-1  Quarter finals
00    10-2  Second round
01    11-3  Semi finals
02    12-2  Semi finals
03    15-0  State Champions
04     9-3   Semi finals
05     9-4   Semi finals
06    11-2   State runner-up
07    10-2   Quarter finals
08    13-0   State champions
09    13-1   State champions
10     8-4    Second round
11     9-2    Semi finals
12    14-1   State champion
13    13-0   State champion
14    13-0   State champion
15     7-3    Second round
16     8-4    Second round

1999 thru 2016 overall record:  206-35   85.48%

6 consecutive final four or better appearances (2001-2006)

40-game winning streak (09/07/12 thru 09/05/15)

7 trips to WMS

6 State Titles

What a run. Great coach and Great person too. Wish Coach Carpenter well in retirement

[Made]

lol coaches successful like this....wonder how long before he gets the itch again. Best Wishes to Coach Carpenter, definitely a bar for other coaches to pursue.

[bleudog]

EDNT Carpenter article:  CLICK HERE

ADG Carpenter article:  CLICK HERE

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http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2016/12/07/dreams-never-die-upbeat-dancy-powers-through-cancer-battle/95090700/

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http://www.ktbs.com/story/34002339/la-techs-jaqwis-dancy-inspired-in-fight-against-cancer

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https://twitter.com/barclayalmanac/status/795468504937988096

[Rida4Life]

any word on Candidates to replace Carpentar?

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3A 6 All State

L Billy Ferrell Fordyce
B T'Juan Thomas Fordyce
B Charley Baker Fouke
L Adam Roberts Fouke
L Terrell Gibson Junction City
B Hishmma Taylor Junction City
B Michael Edwards Smackover
L Reave Mullins Smackover

[Proud Buckaroo]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1678310959126831&id=1664432737181320&ref=m_notif&notif_t=like

[bleudog]

any word on Candidates to replace Carpentar?

No names were released, but this was in the EDNT this morning:

Per the board's approval, Carpenter's football retirement will be effective May 26, 2017.

"We'll accept applications (for the head football coach position) until mid-January," the superintendent said. "We'll interview the last two weeks of January and then hopefully the interview committee will be able to present a candidate at the February board meeting for your approval."

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Jaqwis Dancy: In the Battle of his Life

[Dr. Defense]

Jaqwis Dancy: In the Battle of his Life

Hope JD is able to make a full recovery and return to play he has a bright future

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[Dr. Defense]

Good for him

[bleudog]

From the JC Facebook page:

"We would like to invite you to participate in this special fundraiser for Saylor Wilson, a 2014 JCHS graduate. He is battling cancer and he and his family needs all our prayers and support!

A special thank you to the anonymous and generous donors who are providing the food and for Leanna Hanry for heading up this fundraiser!

If you have any words or well-wishes for Saylor, you may drop them off when you pick up your meal or email to hanryl@jcdragons.k12.ar.us and she will make sure Saylor gets them! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST TO GET THE WORD OUT!"



And let me add: #TCAU

Saylor Wilson has passed away.

Most gracious Heavenly Father, please provide comfort and strength to those among us who mourn the earthy loss of those now with you. Amen.

https://www.facebook.com/IamFancyDancy/posts/1403052003039738

[Jimbo Morphis]

Prayers from Mcgehee.

[bleudog]

http://www.baileyfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Saylor-Wilson/#!/Obituary

[WorkOrder]

WHO WILL BE THE NEW HEAD COACH?

[Razorbacks48]

someone that has big shoes to fill and better not be afraid to take the chance

[Iknewthemwhen]

What happened to to Carpenter, he just retiring?

[dragondad]

WHO WILL BE THE NEW HEAD COACH?

I know, do you?

[Dr. Defense]

I know, do you?

Yes

[bleudog]

From the 01/11/17 EDNT:

Jones tabbed as new coach at Junction City

JUNCTION CITY - On Tuesday night, the Junction City School Board approved the hire of Steven Jones to be the Dragons' next football coach.

Jones takes over for longtime coach David Carpenter, who announced his retirement a few weeks after the 2016 season concluded.

[dragondad]

This is who I was praying for,  was excited to hear the news last night. 

[Rida4Life]

I see the Three Creeks Baptist Mafia had their way.

[THA TRUTH]

I don't like it

[Razorbacks48]

another thread says Steven Jones

[dragondad]

Like it or lump it,  it's a done deal and a great hire.

[dragondad]

another thread says Steven Jones

[THA TRUTH]

u don't know if its a great hire yet... gonna be tough on him especially across the tracks if he doesn't win this year... but I guess its a good thing he has the pull he has obviously