This week, we return to the land of the Vikings to honor two more outstanding student athletes. Let’s meet them!

Makenzie Abrams

Makenzie Abrams is a sophomore at Jasper Junior High. She plays basketball under Viking Coach Blake Laney and softball under Coach Brandi Hall. Makenzie has a 3.8 GPA and is active in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), Key Club, Ambassadors, theater, and MAC.

After graduation in 2024, she hopes to become a dental hygienist.

Makenzie’s parents are Glenessa Vanta Lashay Hall Henry, Paul Abrams, and Curtis Henry.

Jack Ballard

Viking senior Jack Ballard plays pitcher under baseball Coach Pat Ware. He has a 4.20 GPA, and his favorite subject is math.

Jack is a member of Key Club and National Honor Society. He plans to study mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama. He is the son of Curt and Christi Ballard.

Let’s give these fine student athletes a big hand! 78