Former Twin Falls girls basketball coach given ‘Trailblazer' award

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Nancy Jones is synonymous with girls basketball in Twin Falls, and now she is being recognized for her contribution...

February 4, 2023
12:14 AM

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Nancy Jones is synonymous with girls basketball in Twin Falls, and now she is being recognized for her contributions towards girls and women in sports.The Former Twin Falls High School girls basketball coach has been awarded Idaho State's 2023 Trailblazer Award.According to Idaho State, the award, 'recognizes a woman with affiliation to Idaho State University who has provided significant leadership and mentorship to women in sport.'Jones graduated from Idaho State in 1990 and was a member of the Bengal women's basketball team during her time in Pocatello, where she scored over 1,000 points.

Jack Schemmel