May 9, 2026
Coach Jeff Bell Announces Retirement
The Graford Independent School District and Coach Jeff Bell today announce the retirement of Jeff Bell, the head coach of the Jackrabbit’s varsity men’s basketball team, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year. Coach Bell has been the head varsity men’s basketball coach since 2020. During his tenure, the Jackrabbits won back-to-back UIL Class 1A state championships (2022, 2023). During that time, Coach Bell was named TABC Coach of the Year twice (2022, 2023)