Former Edinburgh football coach Jason Barton, who starred in the 2018 section game against Cambridge City-Lincoln, has been named Jennings County coach.
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Former Columbus North assistant football coach and former Edinburgh football and baseball head coach Jason Barton has been named head football coach at Jennings County.
Burton, who also served as an assistant men's basketball coach at Hauser College, takes over the Panther football program from TJ Newton. Newton had an 8-13 record over the past two seasons before leaving to take the head coaching job at Eastern (Beijing).
“I'm excited for the opportunity to lead the Jennings football program!” Barton wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “My wife and our family are looking forward to joining the JC family. The combination of a small-town feel, supportive community, great facilities, collaborative operations, and a team that is driven to succeed makes this location a perfect fit.” , a place I will call home for the long term. I look forward to quickly building relationships with JC's student-athletes, staff, and community. Thank you to Principal Dustin Roller, Director of Athletics, for giving me the opportunity to lead the Panther football program. Thank you to Director Corey Stevens and Superintendent Nicole Johnson. Go Panthers!”
“Meet The Coach Night” will be held on Tuesdays in the Jennings County High School cafeteria. There will be a player and parent meeting from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a community meet-and-greet from 7 to 8 p.m.
