Big Sandy Volleyball Player Signs With NCTC

Two year scholarship awarded to Wildcat standout.

Big Sandy, TX -- Jazzline (Jazz) Montgomery, a senior at Big Sandy High School, was recently offered a full two-year scholarship by Coach Angie Bullard to play volleyball for the upcoming season at North Central Texas College in Gainesville.

Jazz played Big Sandy varsity volleyball for three years as a Middle Blocker/Hitter. She missed her freshman year due to an injury, but stayed involved by serving as the team's manager.

She's worked hard at her sport, playing in summer leagues and attending summer camps, and found increasing success each year. She was selected her sophomore year as Newcomer of the Year, her junior year as MVP Hitter, and her senior year as MVP Blocker, All State Academic, and All East Texas Honorable Mention. She was also the team's co-captain. Jazz is also involved in other sports. She is currently playing basketball and participates in track.

Those who know Jazz best have nothing but accolades for the senior. Quoting from the school website:

Funny, a joy to be with, a leader, a friend, a great teammate, a volleyball idol, a role model, and a dose of daily laughter are a few descriptions of this fine athlete. Sometimes it takes more than just ability. Attitude and effort are the key things in life, and I truly can say Jazz has these qualities. She has a wonderful role model, her mother, Evangeline Hodge, who has raised her to be a fine young lady, and to be respectful of others and to work hard and not give up or quit. My visits with Jazz and her mom have been memorable; they hold a special place in my heart. (Coach Cooksey)

The Advocate joins her family, classmates, teachers and coaches in congratulating Ms. Montgomery, and wishing her much continued success.