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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 →
AHEAD OF THE PACK- Tiger guard Michael Otkins streaks down the court to score on a fast break assisted by forward Melvin Baker. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks GREENSBURG- Fresh off of finishing as Runners Up in the Tangipahoa Parish Tournament, Independence boys basketball (8-2) dismantled St. Helena (5-6) with a final score... Continue Reading →
JUNIORS- DL Ishmael Sopsher (91) and WR Devonta Lee (7) of the Amite Warriors. Photo by Jesse Brooks By Jesse Brooks Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parish have continued to show their prominence in the football world as individual players are racking up on postseason awards. A total of seven players from District 9-2A were selected... Continue Reading →
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