The Redwater Lady Dragons welcome a familiar face to East Texas and a veteran basketball coach that has seen much success in the game from both playing and coaching the game of basketball.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Eddie Jones made the move to Hughes Springs in his childhood. Jones has spent much of his coaching career leading East Texas basketball teams in places like Longview, Mount Pleasant, Pewitt and De Kalb.
“I was All American at Hughes Springs high school”, said Jones. “I played all sports, football, track and basketball from1983 to 1987. I grad-uated in 1987 and went to Hill College where I was all regionals”, Jones explained. “I was headed to Oklahoma State when Eddie Sutton was coaching there.”
PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news.
Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
