Published: April 10, 2008 05:23 pm            

Jaques leads LSC-PA in 7 offensive categories

PORT ARTHUR — Orange County has seen its share of local high school athletes move on to college and succeed.

Former Bridge City Lady Cardinals standout Christian Jaques is well on her way to making a name for herself at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

Jaques, the 2007 Orange Leader Female Athlete of the Year, is on quite the tear for the Seahawks (3-30, 0-20) this season by leading the team in seven different offensive categories.

She is batting .467, has 50 hits, has scored 37 times, stolen 25 bases, has hit 10 triples and has 18 RBI with four home runs. Jaques’ 25 stolen bases currently ranks the freshman No. 23 in the nation.

“I didn’t even know about being No. 23 in the nation,” Jaques said. “I really haven’t noticed my stats because we play so many games. I get lost in it. I’m just trying to keep the other players going and just doing my part.”

LSC-PA Coach Vance Edwards has been watching Jaques play since she was a sophomore at Bridge City and knew he had to have her on the Seahawks’ roster.

“She is certainly putting on a show,” Edwards said. “It is a treat to watch her play. I wish we had about five or six Christinas out there. Christina is just a pleasure to watch and be around.”

Edwards was first struck by seeing the athletic abilities Jaques has in her arsenal and is now glad she decided to stay close to home.

“Lucky for us she is just a freshman,” Edwards added. “Now we hope we can hold on to her for as long as we can because someone is going to be looking to scoop her up. She’s the real deal.”

Jaques admits the college scene is a lot different from high school and is now ready to lead the Seahawks to a few more wins.

“I’m having fun,” Jaques said. “It is a lot different but I am enjoying it. I am starting to try to play the role as a leader. We can win with this team and sometimes we just beat ourselves. There are a lot of good teams in our conference so we just have to stay focused.”

Expected bad weather has moved today’s expected doubleheader between LSC-A and Alvin Community College has been shifted to Tuesday at Port Arthur’s Martin Field.

The Seahawks travel to Pasadena to play San Jacinto College at 1 p.m. Saturday for a doubleheader.

        

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