A journal for South Louisiana.
GETTING BUCKETS- OFA senior forward Chris Backa scored 14 points against Pontchatrain Christian. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks AMITE- The Oak Forest Academy boys basketball team defeated Pontchatrain Christian Academy 74-25 to close out the regular season with a 19-8 overall record. Junior shooting guard La'Vell Scott led all scorers with 17 points.... Continue Reading →
Local girls basketball first round playoff winners: LHSAA 2A No. 15 Amite 77 No. 18 MLK Charter 66 Lady Warriors will play No. 2 Lake Arthur on the road in the second round. Date and time TBD. 3A No. 6 Albany 80 No. 27 Green Oaks 46 Lady Hornets will host No. 11 Kaplan on... Continue Reading →
LHSAA 1A No. 26 Kentwood @ No. 7 Elton: 7 p.m. Away 2A No. 15 Amite vs. MLK Charter: 6 p.m. Home No. 24 Independence @ Winnfield: 6 p.m. Away No. 25 St. Helena @ No. 8 French Settlement: 6:30 p.m. Away 3A No. 2 Loranger vs. No. 21 Bogalusa: 6 p.m. Home No. 6... Continue Reading →
BOURDAIN IN CAJUN COUNTRY- Sources indicate television personality Anthony Bourdain was in the Lafayette area filming an episode of his CNN show 'Parts Unknown' during Mardi Gras. Photo: Screenshot of Bourdain in the Southwest Louisiana on the episode "Cajun Country" for his previous show 'No Reservations'. By Jesse Brooks Over last weekend and through Mardi... Continue Reading →
ALWAYS OPEN- When life feels out of control, the Waffle House is a center for consistency. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks Last week, after a couple of days of dreary weather, I was not feeling at my best mentally, physically and emotionally. Hours past a period of procrastination, I eventually forced myself to... Continue Reading →
LION UP- Loranger senior Luke Colona, who received honors as a punter and wide receiver, has signed with Southeastern Louisiana University. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Now under Head Coach Frank Scelfo, Southeastern Louisiana is looking to boost their special teams units with the addition of local punter Luke Colona. A member of... Continue Reading →
DISTRICT CHAMPS- The Amite Warriors top Independence 54-30 in the championship round of the District 9-2A Tournament. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks On Wednesday, February 8, the Amite boys basketball team earned the title of District 9-2A Champions after defeating rival Independence 54-30 in the final round of the district tournament. The Warriors... Continue Reading →
MEMPHIS SOUL- St. Helena ATH in the LHSAA 2A State Championship. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks On Wednesday, February 7, St. Helena athlete Troy Hurst officially signed with the University of Memphis. Hurst stayed true to his original verbal commitment made to the program on August 23, 2017 despite recruitment from several SEC... Continue Reading →
NEXT LEVEL- Kentwood offensive tackle Eric Dunn signs with Louisiana Tech. Photo by Janice Jackson. Submitted by Delane Wilson. By Jesse Brooks On Wednesday, February 7, Kentwood offensive tackle Eric Dunn signed with Louisiana Tech for a full ride athletic scholarship. Dunn is a four-year for the Kangaroos, and appeared in two LHSAA 1A... Continue Reading →
FAMILIAR TERRITORY- Independence senior forward Melvin Baker scored 22 points in a 54-28 win over Pope John Paul II to advance to the District 9-2A Championship against Amite. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Independence (18-3 overall) advanced past the first round of the District 9-2A Championship on Tuesday, February 6 by defeating Pope... Continue Reading →
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