Welcome to Payne Jr. High Athletics!

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Boys Baseball
Season: July 21 - September 18, 2025
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th grade coach
Victor Olivares

7th Grade Tryout Info Packet

8th grade coach
Andrew Pollak

Tryouts Schedule
(tryouts are a minimum of 3 days and no longer than 5)

July 21 - 24, 2025
4:05pm - 5:30pm 

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring a bottle of water and baseball gear

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results: (posted here)

Practice Information

Practices will be after school from 4:00pm - 5:45pm Monday through Friday except for game days

*Please be prompt dropping off your student athlete for practice and picking up after games.

*Please make sure players wear the proper attire for practice every day (correct color shirt, baseball pants, hat, rubber cleats). And please make sure to bring a water bottle!

*The EVC Game schedule will be posted on the athletic calendar below, and the coaches will have any updates/changes as the season progresses

Picture Day/Parent Information

*Team Picture Day is planned for July 31, 2025, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:15p with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Welcome to Girls Volleyball
Season: July 21 - September 18, 2025
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th grade Coach
Brad Eyanson

8th grade Coach
Danielle Davis

Tryouts Schedule

7th grade
July 21-24, 2025
4:05pm - 5:30pm

8th grade
July 21, 2025 4:05pm - 5:30pm

and

July 22-24 7:15am - 8:40am

 (tryouts are a minimum of 3 days and no longer than 5)

*Please wear a T-Shirt that can be written on with a permanent marker.

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring a bottle of water, knee pads if you have them.

*Girls will change in the locker room and meet the coach's in the gym for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results: (posted here)

Practice Information

7TH GRADE Practices are before school from 7:15am - 8:40am Monday through Friday except on game days but coach may want to meet  

8TH GRADE Practices are before school from 7:15am - 8:40am Monday through Friday except on game days but coach may want to meet

*Please be prompt picking up or dropping off your student athlete for practice and after games.

*Please bring appropriate gear and athletic wear AND a water bottle to every practice/game.

Pictures/Parent Information:

*Team Picture Day is planned for July 31, 2025, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:10p with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Welcome to Panthers Co-ed Wrestling (2021-22 EVC CHAMPIONS)
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

Coaches
Victor Combs
Jon Groover
*Indicates sports with unlimited participation numbers - no cuts

Important Dates

July 21 - Attendance/Practice @ PAYNE GYM 

July 22 - Practices at Basha HS going forward (see note below *)

July 29 - NO PRACTICE - PJHS Open House 6pm-8pm

July 31 - 4pm - Sports photos (no practice)

July 31 - 5:15pm - Q1 Sports Parent Meeting (Payne Gym)

*MON–FRI: Practices at BASHA HIGH. We will bus the team over after school. Parents, please pick up athletes at the Basha Gym at 6pm.

Equipment

Wrestlers should show up to practice each day wearing a t-shirt or sweatshirt and athletic shorts or sweatpants, much like dressing out for PE. Knee pads and wrestling shoes are not required, but are recommended. 

* WRESTLING SHOES (Highly recommended, not required)

* KNEE PADS (Not required)

MOUTHPIECES—REQUIRED FOR ALL WRESTLERS WHO HAVE BRACES.

If you have braces on both the upper and lower jaw, you must wear a two-piece mouthpiece.

* TRIMMED Fingernails

* NO Jewelry

* NO Facial hair

All uniforms/headgear must be returned by September 18, 2025.

Weight Classes

73lbs-78-83-88-93-98-104-111-118-125-133-142-154-167-180-200-225-225+

Home Meets

It is expected that ALL wrestlers stay until the meet is over, cheer on their teammates, and HELP CLEAN UP THE GYM.

Coaches Combs and Groover cannot roll up and carry all 15 sections of mats and any parents who could help us with this process would be greatly appreciated.

Away Meets

It is expected that ALL VARSITY wrestlers stay until the meet is completed.

Welcome to Panthers Cheer
Cheer is a 3-season sport: July 20, 2026 - March 4, 2027
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

Head Coach
Malaika Husk

...coming soon....

Parent Survey

Tryout Packet

WHAT TO EXPECT:

MANDATORY practices are currently Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00p -6:00p in the cafeteria

Performances at all basketball and football games - performances are mandatory

Appearances at other sports, could include pep rallies

Maintain Passing grades, and no referrals for eligibility

Positive representation of PJHS and the squad at all times - on and off campus, in and out of uniform

TRYOUT INFORMATION

**All tryout information will be available in the tryout packet and Instagram links.**

Interest/Parent Meeting: July 21st, 5:30pm in Payne Cafeteria

Optional Pre-Tryout Clinic: August 1st, 10am - 1pm  $50 per athlete (sign up through Comm Ed link available soon)

Tryout Dates: August 3 - 6, 4:00pm - 5:30pm, Payne Cafeteria

What to Wear: all black, tight fitting athletic clothes (no sport affiliation/logos), authentic shoes (cheer shoes preferred)

What to Bring:  water & snack and your A-Game!!
 

THINGS TO KNOW:

Complete the Cheer Tryout Questionnaire  before July 24th.

GET PHYSICAL DONE BY PHYSICIAN using the AIA packet on our Athletics website. (this allows eligibility in tryouts, without it, no tryout.)
 

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball
Season: October 13, 2025 - December 16, 2025
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th grade Coach
Gene White

8th grade Coach
Kyle Hartwig

Tryouts Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

7th grade
October 13, 2025: 4:05pm - 5:30pm, and October 14-16: 7:00am - 8:45am

8th grade
October 13-16, 2025 from 4:05pm - 5:30pm

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring a bottle of water!

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coach in the gym for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results

7th grade

Congratulations!!

4, 11, 15, 20, 34, 36, 39, 44, 45, 55, 57, 62

It has been a very competitive three days of tryouts. You all worked so hard. I would like to extend my thanks to all the gentlemen who participated in tryouts.

For the students (tryout numbers above) that have been selected, practice will start Thursday 10/16 at 7:00am - 8:45 am.

Thanks again!

Sincerely,

Coach White

8th grade:

Thank you to all who came out for tryouts this year and for all the hard work these past 3 days. Congratulations to the following numbers for making the team. Please report to the first practice after school tomorrow. 

5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 18, 20, 22, 27,

42, 45, 48 

Practice Information

7TH GRADE Practices are before school from 7:15am - 8:40am Monday through Friday except on game days but coach may want to meet. 

8TH GRADE Practices are after school from 4:00P - 5:30P Monday through Friday except on game days but coach may want to meet AND of Saturdays 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6 from 8:00am-10:00am

*Please be prompt picking up or dropping off your student athlete for practice and after games.

*Please bring appropriate gear AND a water bottle to every practice/game.

Pictures/Parent Information

*Team Picture Day is planned for October 22, 2025, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:00p with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Softball
Season: October 13, 2025 - December 16, 2025
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th grade Coach
Mark Marino

8th grade Coach
Alycia Glashagel

Tryouts Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

7th grade: October 13-16, 2025: 4:05pm - 5:30pm 

8th grade: October 13-16, 2025: 4:05pm - 5:30pm

*Please wear a T-Shirt that can be written on with a permanent marker.

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring softball gear a bottle of water!

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coach outside the locker room for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results (posted here)

Practice Information:

7th Grade Practices are after school from 4:00pm - 5:30pm Monday through Friday with field clean up at 5:45 (earlier as fall sunset takes hold)

8th Grade Practices are after school from 4:00pm - 5:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7:30am - 8:45am on Fridays except on game days but coach may want to meet

*Please be prompt picking up or dropping off your student athlete for practice and after games.

*Please bring appropriate gear AND a water bottle to every practice/game.

Pictures/Parent Information

*Team Picture Day is planned for October 22, 2025, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:00pm with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade CoEd Tennis
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

Coaches
Stevie Lockhart
Nicole Paus

Tryouts Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

October 13-15 and 16 if necessary, 2025 from  4:05pm - 5:15pm

*Please wear a T-Shirt that can be written on with a permanent marker each day.

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring tennis gear and a bottle of water!

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coach on the tennis court for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results

Congratulations!

Girls-4,14,31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 43

Boys-7, 14, 16, 31, 33, 36, 41, 42, 45

Thank you to everyone who  tried out for the tennis team. You made it super difficult for us to decide on a team. We saw a lot of potential out there so if you don't see your number keep practicing. Playing tennis is the only way to get better. If you'd like more information on lessons come see Mrs. Lockhart in E38 for some recommendations. If you are interested in cross country you can go see Mrs. Jacques or Mr. Heady. Please don't give up and keep trying! 

If you see your number please come to E38 right after school to get your uniform. Practices will begin Monday morning at 7:15am.

Practice Information

7:15am - 8:30am Monday through Thursday except on match days 

*Please be prompt picking up or dropping off your student athlete for practice and after games.

*Please bring appropriate gear AND a water bottle to every practice/game.

Welcome to Cross Country
Season: October 13, 2025 - December 16, 2025
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th & 8th Grade Boys Coach
Chris Heady

7th & 8th Grade Girls Coach
Shannon Jacques
*Indicates sports with unlimited participation numbers - no cuts

Practice Information

Practices are after school from 4:00p - 5:00p Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays.  Meets are planned for Tuesdays.

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coaches on the track for attendance/clearance.

*Please be prompt picking up or dropping off your student athlete for practice and after meets.

*Please bring appropriate gear AND a water bottle to every practice/game.

Student

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Parent

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Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Boys Soccer
Season 3: January 7 - March 5, 2026
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th grade Coach
Nicole Paus

8th grade Coach
Katrina Lago

Tryout Schedule

January 7 from 4:05pm - 5:30pm and 8-9 from 7:30am - 8:40am, possibly 12th as well

(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

*Please wear a light colored shirt we can write a number on and wear it each day!

*Be sure you have appropriate cleats, shin guards, and water.  You can also bring a soccer ball if you have one.

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coach on the field for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results: 

7th grade results:

Thank you all so much for such a wonderful tryout! I was honestly so impressed by the talent and hard work I saw from every one of you. You all have such incredible potential as soccer players, and it was a joy to watch you play. Whether you're on the roster this year or not, please keep playing and keep growing—I would truly love to see you back at tryouts next year!

Congratulations to the following players for making the 2026 7^th grade boys' soccer team!

2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 13, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34, 39, 40

If your number is above, please meet Coach Paus outside the boy's locker room on Monday, January 12th, immediately after school. We will train until 5:15pm.

Thank you!

8th grade results:

Thank you to all athletes who came out for soccer tryouts. I appreciate the energy and skill that you brought to the field. Cuts for a sports team are always difficult, and if you weren't selected to be a part of this year's team, I want to encourage you to keep training and playing. If your tryout number is listed below, please report to practice on Monday (1/12) at 7:30 am.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 36

Practice Information:

7th and 8th grade: Mon to Thurs mornings 7:30am - 8:40am (except game days). Please bring your cleats, shin guards and water.

*Please be prompt picking up your student athlete for practice and after games.

Pictures/Parent Information

*Team Picture Day is planned for January 14, 2026, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:00pm with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Season 3: January 7 - March 5, 2026
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

8th grade Coach
Eugene White

7th grade Coach
Lauren Pones

Tryouts Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

 January 7 and 8, 2026: 4:05pm - 5:30pm, and January 9: 7:00am - 8:30am

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring a bottle of water.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

TRYOUT RESULTS: 

Congratulations to these following athletes- BOTH 7th and 8th grade - Please be at practice Monday morning at 7:00am!

7th grade results

2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 19

8th grade results

2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18

Practice Information

Practices will be before school from 7:00am to 8:30am Monday through Friday except on game days.

*Please be prompt dropping off your student athlete for practice and after games.

*Water will be provided. Students should bring a water bottle.

Pictures/Parent Information

*Team Picture Day is planned for January 14, 2026, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:00pm with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Welcome to Flag Football - 7th and 8th Grade Co-Ed teams
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th grade Head Coach
Michael Beaudoin

7th grade Assistant Coach - Cody Horcasitas

8th grade Head Coach
Coach Cambra 

8th grade Assistant Coach - Daniel Velasquez

Tryouts Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

January 7 - 9 (and possibly January 12, 2026): 4:05pm - 5:30pm

*Please wear a T-Shirt that can be written on with a permanent marker.

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Plastic cleats are allowed, but metal cleats are NOT allowed.

*Bring a bottle of water.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

TRYOUT RESULTS: 

8th grade results (7:43pm)

Thank you to all who tried out for the team. I appreciate your willingness to put yourselves out there. You all were awesome, and I'd love to keep all of you, but we have roster limitations. So, with that, I want to congratulate the following players for making it on the Payne JH 8^th grade flag football team. Your tryout identification numbers are listed below: 

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 ,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 38, 40 

7th grade results (9:01p)

Thank you all for trying out for 7^th grade flag football!  We appreciate the hard work, time and dedication you have shown over the 3 tryout days.  The cold and rainy weather made for added challenges, but be proud of the work you put in.  We look forward to a great season and are excited to see you all at our first practice Monday.  

1, 3, 4, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 24/82, 25, 26/33, 30, 36, 46, 50, 53, 63, 77, 85, 88, 90, 92, 95, 96

Congratulations to those making the team and thank you to all the players attending tryouts.

Mike Beaudoin

Practice Information

Practices will be after school from 4:15p to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday except on game days.

*Please be prompt in picking up your student athlete from practice and after games.

*Water will be provided.  Students should bring a wide-mouthed water bottle.

Pictures/Parent Information

*Team Picture Day is planned for January 14, 2026, and a parents' meeting will follow in the GYM at 5:00pm with our Athletic Director and Coaches!  

Helmet Information

Soft-shell helmets are required for participation. Payne Athletics will provide your student-athlete with a helmet; however, if you would like to purchase your own, please click on the links below.

Chandler-Payne Helmets   chandler-payne.gamebreaker.com

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Boys Volleyball
Season 4: March 25 - May 15, 2026
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

8th Grade Coach
Danielle Davis

7th Grade Coach
Brad Eyanson

Tryout Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

March 25th: 4:05pm - 5:30pm, and March 26th - 27th:
7:15am - 8:45am

*Be sure you have appropriate shoes.

*Make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring a bottle of water!

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coach in the gym for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout results:

Thank you to everyone who came out for volleyball this week!  We are so proud of your work ethics and improvement over the past 3 days.  You all made our decision very difficult! 

If your number is on this list, we will see you on Monday morning. Practice starts at 7:15 a.m.  

8th Grade:

2   14    16    20    24    29    30    32    38    41    49    50 

7th Grade: 

8   15    16    21    24    25    32    35    36    38    44    54

There is a mandatory parent meeting on April 1st, in the gym at 5 p.m.   

Practices
Monday - Friday  7:15a - 8:45a    

Team pictures on April 1, 2026 at 4:05pm and a Parent Meeting in the gym at 5:00pm

Welcome to 7th and 8th Grade Girls Soccer
Season 4: March 25 - May 15, 2026
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

7th Grade Coach
Kete Meskill

8th Grade Coach
Nicole Paus

Tryout Schedule
(Tryouts are a minimum of 3 days, and no longer than 5)

March 25, 2026: 4:05pm - 5:30pm AND March 26 & 27 at 7:20am - 8:45am

*Wear a shirt that we can write a tryout number on and make sure that your T-Shirt does not display a club affiliation.

*Bring a bottle of water!

*Athletes will change in the locker room and meet the coach in the gym for attendance/clearance.

**Tryouts are closed to everyone except those participating** 

Tryout Results 

7th Grade Roster 25-26

Thank you all for participating in tryouts, it was a highly competitive tryout and strong showing from within the school.

We look forward to a great 2026 season and representing Payne Jr High with pride!

#1 
#3 
#8
#10 
#14 
#15 
#16 
#19 
#20 
#24 
#25 
#34
#37 
#39 
#40 
#43 
#45 
#53 
 

8th grade Roster 

First and foremost, I want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who came out for this year's tryouts. I was incredibly impressed by the level of hustle, heart, and sportsmanship displayed on the pitch over the last few days.

Decisions like these are never easy. Every player who stepped onto the field showed great potential, and we truly hope that you continue to play, train, and grow your love for soccer.

The Results

Please find the list of selected tryout numbers below.

• If your number is listed: Congratulations! Please be dressed and ready for our first official practice tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM sharp.

• If your number is not listed: While you didn't make the roster this season, we highly encourage you to stay active and join our Track & Field program. It’s a fantastic way to build your speed and endurance for future seasons. To join, you just need to show up to training tomorrow morning at 7am on the track.

Team pictures on April 1, 2026 at 4:05pm and a Parent Meeting in the gym at 5:00pm

Practices

7th AND 8th grade: Monday - Thursday, (except game days) 7:30am to 8:40am

Please wear shin guards and cleats and please bring plenty of water! 

Team pictures on April 1, 2026 at 4:05pm and a Parent Meeting in the gym at 5:00pm

Season 4: March 25 - May 15, 2026
Register your Athlete online using this link to AKTIVATE.  Your student must be cleared before tryouts begin!

Coaches
Shannon Jacques
Anna Lebaron
*Indicates sports with unlimited participation numbers - no cuts

Practice Schedule

March 25th: 4:05pm - 5:30pm, and starting March 26th: 7:00am - 8:45am, Monday - Wednesday with Meets on Thursdays starting at 4:30pm

*Be sure you have appropriate shoes.

*Bring a large bottle of water!

Track & Field Calendar

Team pictures on April 1, 2026 at 4:05pm and a Parent Meeting in the gym at 5:00pm

Order of Running Events: 75m hurdles, 100m sprint, 1600m run, 4x100 relay, 400m, 800m, 200m,  and 4x400m relay

Field Events: Shot put, Discus, Long jump and High jump.  Field events take place at the same time as running events.

Meet Results 

Boys Times 4-9-26

Girls Times 4-9-26