A journal for South Louisiana.
MOVING ON- After leading the St. Helena Hawks to a LHSAA 2A State Championship appearance in 2017, Brandon Brown will move on to become the head coach and athletic director of East St. John. By Jesse Brooks On April 20, St. Helena College and Career Academy Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Brandon Brown gave... Continue Reading →
A NEW HOME- St. Helena senior running back Jeremy Griffin is taking his talents to Itasca CC in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks After a successful football career at St. Helena College & Career Academy, running back Jeremy Griffin will suit up for Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minnesota... 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 →
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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