Jabin and Greg Talley just hours ahead of loading the Truck 🚚 they are standing in front of to make the Trek over to Southwest Virginia Community College.
The Hill – Jabin Talley is heading out in the wee hours tomorrow morning 🌄 and there are a number of folks that will be both sad and happy at the same time. Sad because the young man 👨 will not be around on a day 2 day basis but excited about the next part of Life’s journey.
While Jabin is about to become the first Carroll County High School graduate 🎓 to play College Tennis 🎾, when I asked the young man 👨 what he will miss the most he answered by saying ” Being a part of Anthony Barnes Basketball program.”
When I tracked down Coach Barnes to see if he’d be able to share his thoughts on Jabin…
” Jabin Talley what an awesome young man, had the privilege to coach him in middle school and in High school. I nicknamed him Rooster 🐓 in middle school for his pesky defense , he would get under their skin quickly.
He always played bigger than his stature and worked so hard in a tough crowd of guys to be # 1, in sprints, freethrows , or even 1 on 1. He knew his role and worked his tail off too start his senior year and give us some huge minutes and alot of time was unselfish and gave up shots for us too score for a magical season . He definitely left his mark in Tennis for years too come and I will never forget his firey attitude when it comes to winning and losing. Been a pleasure to coach and watch him be successful in multiple sports.”
Assistant Coach Kris Richardson wanted to share his thoughts as well.
“Jabin has always been a hard worker both in tennis and basketball. I have a lot of great memories of him through the years in basketball.
He has always been a great friend to Ethan, and his family feel like they are part of ours. I’m sure he will have continued success in tennis. I wish him the very best in college and in the future.”
The group that I liked to call the Jabin Talley Fan Club will be gathering one more time for the Big Move In Day. We are hoping for a safe moving day and that we will get a few pictures 📷 from the big day.
Jabin Talley wore our colors across four years and did so with a great deal of class. He departs with a diploma and the All-Time wins record and his future is in front of him.
Thank You Jabin, you will be missed!
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A.S.P.N on The Hill 