A journal for South Louisiana.
OFA Head Coach Curtis Matherne. By Jesse Brooks Oak Forest Academy's Curtis Matherne reached his 100th win career win as a head coach on Tuesday, February 20 as the boys basketball team defeated Jackson Prep 65-49 in the opening round of the MAIS AAAA Div. I State Tournament. Matherne is currently in his fifth year... Continue Reading →
EYE ON THE BALL- OFA Senior Mario Campo gets ready to take a swing. The Jackets scored over 40 runs in the Oak Forest Academy Sonic Classic on February 16-17. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Oak Forest Academy baseball opened up their season on February 16-17 by hosting the Sonic Classic, and the... Continue Reading →
MOVING ON- Oak Forest Academy senior Layne McLin signs his letter of intent to play for Bossier Parish Community College on Saturday, February 17 with his family and Coach Tony Salim and staff present. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks After two strong seasons with Oak Forest Academy baseball, senior Layne Mclin, who plays... Continue Reading →
MAIS AAAA Div. 1 State Tournament Round 1 2/20 - Oak Forest Academy vs. Jackson Prep at Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) LHSAA 1A 2/23 - No. 18 Kentwood @ No. 15 South Cameron: time TBA 2A 2/23 - No. 21 Franklin @ No. 13 Amite: time TBA 2/23 - No. 19 MLK Charter @ No.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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