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Dominion Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Preston's Blake Jennings emerging as a leader for Knights as camp is underway
KINGWOOD – For some, putting up the most yards, or scoring the most touchdowns, or earning the most tackles, is how they make their name on the football field. For others, simply being a good teammate and doing things the right way can reap benefits equal to those of being a statistical leader. By doing what they're called to do, helping others learn the ways of a program, and setting a positive example of what it means to be part of a team, some players find that success comes to them without having the ball in their hands. That describes Preston High School's Blake Jennings, who has become one of the more vocal leaders on the team, leading by example, according to his head coach Mark Deep. 'Blake has worked incredibly hard all offseason, showing up for every 6 a.m. lift three times a week,' Deep said. 'Then he would return in the evening to help the younger guys with their work. He has shown an elevated work ethic this year and is developing into an outstanding team leader for us by the way he sets an example for the rest of his teammates.' Deep says what stands out about Jennings is his willingness to put the team first and do whatever it takes to help the team win. Last season, Jennings played defensive end and center for the Knights because they needed someone to fill in for the role on the offensive line. He arrived in Kingwood as a quarterback but quickly changed his role for the benefit of the team. Deep even says he could play more roles this year, potentially lining up at linebacker. 'My dad has always told me there's no 'I' in team,' Jennings said. 'You can't be selfish and be a part of a team. In my freshman year, I came in as a quarterback and broke my leg, so I was willing to do anything I could to get back on the field. Coach approached me and mentioned we needed someone to play center, and I stepped up.' The Knights will have their former center back in 2025, allowing Jennings to fill in elsewhere. As far as his preparation for the upcoming season, Blake says his focus was heavily on building the team chemistry and bond. 'I'm really just trying to get closer with my teammates in general,' he said. 'We worked out every single week this summer and didn't take a day off. We were always trying to do something. Whether it's getting out to the campground for the day or finding a field to work on the offense, our goal is to work hard together but also enjoy each other while we are around.' One thing Jennings says he enjoys about being a Knight is representing not only his school, but the entire county of Preston. 'Putting on the jersey and going out there on Friday night is one of the best feelings ever,' he said. 'You're not just representing a school, or a town, or an area, you're representing the entire county and everyone who has ever been tied to Preston. Every time I put on the uniform, I think of all the players who came before me and the impact they made on the program. It's like one huge family to me, and I'm proud to be able to play a small role in it all.'
Fox News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Preston Forever: A Community's Triumph
Preston High School, the all-girls Catholic school in Bronx, New York is saved! Lisa Hession, Geralyn Harty, and Dana Fiore are back to share how the beloved high school will keep its doors open. They discuss how the community, the NY Attorney General's office and a surprise donation from Bally's (yes, the casino!), helped this small but mighty school pull off a big win. Learn more about #PrestonForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Preston High School FFA students participate in Drive Your Tractor to School Day
KINGWOOD, (WBOY) — It isn't every day you get to bring your tractor to school, but at Preston County High School, tractor operation and mechanics are part of the curriculum. On Friday, May 9, Preston High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students and associates drove tractors to school to help demonstrate the students' pride in their agricultural roots. This is the second year of the initiative, which was created and organized by Preston High seniors Connor Gibson and Cordell Bolyard. Cheat River Rail-Trail open for recreation in Kingwood 12 News spoke with Gibson and Bolyard on why they chose to drive their tractors to school and how it felt to have support from the community in doing so. 'I guess passion for agriculture, I mean, just kind of promote it a little bit, get people out and knowing what it is,' Bolyard said. 'I'm happy to see that people are willing to take time out of one day and let us drive our tractors and not really get upset about it. Preston County is a very agriculturally driven county, so it's definitely something cool that we can all kind of come together because this county is massive and we can all come together in one place and do one thing all together,' said Gibson. Preston High School agriculture teacher Samantha Funk also spoke with 12 News, mentioning that having students participate in this event demonstrates the strength and appreciation students have for agriculture and that she'd like to see more girls participate next year. Bolyard and Gibson have already passed the torch of the tradition off to underclassmen so that the Tractor Day tradition will live on after they graduate. On Sunday, May 18, the Preston County FFA will host an awards banquet to honor all of its students' accomplishments this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
13-04-2025
- General
- Fox News
Preston Forever: The Battle To Save A Beloved High School
Lisa Hession, Geralyn Harty, and Dana Fiore are Preston High School strong! They join Janice to share their efforts to save Preston High School, the all-girls Catholic school in Bronx, New York. With over 70 years of memories, the beloved high school has gained the support of students, parents, and alumni to prevent the school from closing its doors. Learn more about #PrestonForever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
New York Times
10-04-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
In the Bronx, a Battle Over the Future of Jennifer Lopez's Alma Mater
When Preston High School in the Bronx announced in February that it was closing, it seemed to many that it was just another in a long list of urban Catholic schools that lacked the money and enrollment to survive. Not even this girls' school with a famous alumna (Jennifer Lopez, class of 1987) seemed immune to a trend that has shuttered scores of parochial schools in the last few decades. But to Preston alumnae, current students and their families and some staff, something seemed off. Preston was not like those other schools. It was financially sound, and enrollment was close to 100 percent of the target number of roughly 370 students. What's more, it has a powerful and organized group of former students that has refused to accept the explanation for the closure given by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, the Roman Catholic religious order that owns the school. Now Letitia James, the New York attorney general, has been drawn into the fray. Hundreds of Preston students and alumnae attended a hearing on the school's proposed closure. Credit... Elias Williams for The New York Times Ms. James presided over a boisterous public hearing on Tuesday to investigate the murky circumstances around the decision to close Preston at the end of this school year. A crowd of about 500 people packed the large auditorium at Lehman, another Bronx high school, delivering hours of testimony along with loud cheers and numerous standing ovations. 'This is a call to action for other schools and other folks who find themselves in similar positions to get organized and start preparing,' Jackeline Stewart-Hawkins, Preston class of 2002, said in an interview. Ms. Stewart-Hawkins is part of a wide-ranging effort by graduates, staff, families of students and elected officials to keep the school open. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
