A journal for South Louisiana.
RISING UP- OFA Senior forward Chris Backa scored 15 points in a 47-31 win over Presbyterian Christian on Tuesday, January 30. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Despite experiencing back-to-back losses to Jackson Prep and Columbia Academy last weekend, the Oak Forest Academy boys basketball team started this week off with two consecutive wins.... Continue Reading →
BE READY- Reserve guard Jaden Howard hit five 3-pointers on Wednesday, January 24 to help lift Independence to a 64-61 victory over Varnado. File photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks The Independence Tigers have made a case for being the best boys basketball program in Tangipahoa Parish by compiling a 16-2 overall record going... Continue Reading →
CENTER OF ATTENTION- Amite Warrior Ishmael Sopsher, the No. 1 DT in the nation, visits LSU with his family last Saturday. His brother Rodney, far right, just finished a season at South Louisiana Community College. Photo submitted by Ishmael Sopsher. By Jesse Brooks On Saturday, January 27, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron hosted a double-digit group... Continue Reading →
CLOSE TO HOME- A Class of 2018 standout, Lakeshore QB Chris Penton has verbally committed to Southeastern Louisiana. Photo by Herb Gomez. UPDATE: As of 2:49 p.m. Fox Sports reports Tulane offensive coordinator Frank Scelfo has taken the head coaching job at Southeastern Louisiana. By Jesse Brooks Despite Head Coach Ron Roberts leaving Southeastern Louisiana... Continue Reading →
DeMarcus Cousins at Pelicans Media Day. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks From @BourbonStShots You don’t know me, but I have probably seen almost every game you have ever played while wearing a jersey with “New Orleans” or “Pelicans” across the chest. Occasionally, I may miss a game here and there because of working... Continue Reading →
OVER THE TOP- Independence senior swingman Melvin Baker's consistent play has helped the Tigers take a lead in District 9-2A. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Here late in January we are nearing the end of high school basketball season. This year, we have seen an exceptional year from both girls and boys programs... Continue Reading →
By Jesse Brooks From @BourbonStShots On January 1, The Advocate published an op-ed by New Orleans Pelicans beat writer Scott Kushner that explained why fans of the franchise deserved better than what has currently been offered. Considering that the Pelicans have only won one playoff series in the last 15 years, and have displayed nothing... Continue Reading →
A NEW HOME- St. Helena senior running back Jeremy Griffin is taking his talents to Itasca CC in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks After a successful football career at St. Helena College & Career Academy, running back Jeremy Griffin will suit up for Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minnesota... Continue Reading →
PELICAN PAIR- Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins, who make up the starting frontcourt of the New Orleans Pelicans, have been named Western Conference starters for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game that will be held in Los Angeles on February 18. File photos by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks The NBA has announced its starting lineups... Continue Reading →
LOCK DOWN- Independence guard Genord Perry had five steals in the first half of the win against rival Amite. He finished with 14 points total. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks AMITE- The Independence boys basketball team (11-2 overall) is now 3-0 in District 9-2A after defeating rival Amite 59-50 on Friday, January 12.... Continue Reading →
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