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MILESTONE- Independence senior forward Melvin Baker has scored over 1,200 points in his high school career. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks On Senior Night, the Independence boys basketball team cruised to a 68-42 victory over District 9-2A opponent Pine on Friday, February 2. The win has the Tigers finishing 17-3 overall in the... Continue Reading →
THE POWER- An aggressive Devonta Lee led the Amite boys to a 70-40 win over Independence with 21 points on Tuesday, January 30. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks INDEPENDENCE- The Amite boys basketball team (13-10 overall, 6-1 district) avenged their last loss to Independence by putting together an aggressive defensive game plan that... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
BIG TICKET- Independence forward Melvin Baker produced a stat line of 28 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals in a 49-29 victory over NLC last night. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks INDEPENDENCE- Ranked No. 10 in the LHSAA 2A power rankings, the Independence boys basketball team is 2-0 in... Continue Reading →
FLOOR GENERAL- Senior point guard Janero Porter directed traffic in a 73-55 win over Columbia on Saturday, January 6. He was the Jackets' second leading scorer with 15 points. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks AMITE- After returning from the winter break, the Oak Forest Academy boys basketball team (11-3 overall) bounced back from... Continue Reading →
Independence HS senior forward Melvin Baker scored 25 points in the 50-25 win over PJP II. File photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks The Independence boys basketball team defeated Pope John Paul II 50-25 on Friday, January 5 to open District 9-2A competition. The Tigers, who are experiencing a brilliant start, hold a 9-2... Continue Reading →
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