A journal for South Louisiana.
TRUST THE PROCESS- Oak Forest Academy point guard Janero Porter has received his first college offer from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks AMITE- Patience paid off for Janero Porter, a recent graduate of Oak Forest Academy, as he has finally received his first athletic scholarship to play basketball.... Continue Reading →
CHASING DREAMS- Oak Forest Academy senior forward Chris Backa, a native of Finland, has signed with LSU-Alexandria. He is pictured next to his host family Tanya and Kyle Warren. Back row (from left) Jacket assistant coach Joe Fekete and head coach Curtis Matherne. Photo By Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks On Thursday, May 10, Oak... Continue Reading →
SENIOR STAND- OFA senior point guard Janero Porter scored 10 points in a 50-46 MAIS AAAA Div. I State Tournament loss to Parklane Academy. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks The Oak Forest Academy boys basketball team's season has come to an end after falling to Parklane Academy 50-46 on Saturday, February 24 in... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Junior Jacket shooting guard La'Vell Scott scored 25 points in the 58-57 overtime win over Jackson Academy at home. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks After experiencing their first loss of the season to conference opponent Jackson Prep last week, Oak Forest Academy boys basketball bounced back by picking up consecutive wins before the... Continue Reading →
OUT AND RUNNING- Oak Forest junior guard La'Vell Scott led the Jackets with 22 points in a 71-27 victory over East Rankin. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks Oak Forest Academy boys basketball has opened their season with a four-game win streak after taking down East Rankin Academy 71-27 on Saturday, December 2. Junior... Continue Reading →
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