Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 71 in the second round of the Texas Valero Open. He’s tied with three others for 11th place. His round included four birdies and three bogeys. At -1, he’s five strokes behind leader Jimmy Walker.

Today: Kokrak tees off at 12;05 p.m. His playing partners are Chesson Hadley and Daniel Summerhays.

TV: Golf Channel coverage begins at 1 p.m. and NBC coverage begins at 3 p.m.

Follow Kokrak: Online at www.vindy.com/kokrak.

Associated Press/Staff report