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PLAQUEMINE — It’s all about the motor for Davon Godchaux. The Plaquemine High School senior-to-be is no aspiring mechanic. While he works to rev up his “motor” for every play, speculation about where it may take him only grows. On Saturday, Alabama became the 26th school to offer the 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive lineman a … Continue reading →
For the past five years, Leonard Fournette Jr. has roused his sons at the ungodly time of 4:45 a.m. to drive them from their Slidell home to St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. That’s where Leonard III has blossomed into the nation’s No. 1 running back prospect going into his senior year. And it’s where … Continue reading →
BEN CHAUVIN, Family Christian Led Family Christian to its second straight Class C state title by compiling a 10-2 record to go along with a .494 batting average with 13 doubles, 7 home runs and 37 runs batted in. BURKE BROUSSARD, University Continue reading →
Plaquemine High School defensive lineman Davon Godchaux said he received a scholarship offer from Alabama on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 265-pound senior-to-be got the offer while he was in Tuscaloosa, Ala. “It was during (their summer) camp,” Godchaux said. “In fact, it was right in the middle of it. I was excited.” It was the … Continue reading →
BAYTOWN, Texas — Everything was going to plan for the Louisiana All-Stars. Louisiana had an eight-point lead in the third quarter and momentum on its side in the Bayou Bowl. That is when Dulles High School quarterback Robert Harris rode to the rescue. After watching Ricky Fisk lead the Texas All-Stars to just … Continue reading →
The license plate on Terence Williams’ truck says “Just Work.” It speaks volumes about the man and the task he faces as the first-year football coach at Redemptorist High School. “I tell the kids every day, yes we were 0-9 last year,” Williams said. “But we have to look at this as what-if. What a great story it would … Continue reading →
Donaldsonville High School quarterback Leondre James committed to Tulane on Friday after attending a one-day camp hosted by the Green Wave at its practice facility. The 6-foot, 175-pound senior-to-be is being recruited to play wide receiver. At Tulane, he’ll follow in the footsteps of former DHS teammate Devon Breaux, who will be a redshirt freshman … Continue reading →
There are times I use this column to explain things or to tell a special story. This week I have a confession to make. Writing a column about the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s recent summer meeting and all the factors that went into it has been frustrating. In my own way, I feel a little … Continue reading →
Kennan Johnson is set to spend time on tennis courts in Mobile, Ala.; Memphis, Tenn.; San Diego and, if things go her way, the National Tennis Center in New York. A senior-to-be at Ascension Christian who won the Division V, Class 1A and below girls state championship in May, Johnson is the second-ranked girl in Louisiana … Continue reading →
Louisiana head coach Brett Lemoine isn’t promising a win. But the Neville High-Monroe offensive coordinator believes his team enters the 11th Bayou Bowl as ready as it possibly can be. “I think we got a lot out of these guys, considering we only had five practices,” Lemoine said. “When you put a group together like this, you … Continue reading →
COVINGTON — Becoming a head football coach would normally be a daunting task. But when you’re taking over at a place whose stadium bears your grandfather’s name, the load can be even greater. Such is the case for Greg Salter. The eldest of 19 grandchildren of longtime Covington High football coach Jack Salter will take over the … Continue reading →
West Feliciana High School defensive end Jaylon Ferguson saw exactly what he wanted to see on a Friday visit to Louisiana Tech, so he committed to the Bulldogs. “I really liked the team and coaches,” he said. “And when I got here, I liked the school just as much, so I feel like this is an opportunity that’s too … Continue reading →
For competitive and social reasons, high school athletes are told to relish the chance to play in an all-star game. The chance to make friends is one thing. For Khalil Thomas, Trenon Trosclair and Jeremy Arnold, the 11th Bayou Bowl also is a Southland Conference thing. “We’ve only been together a couple of days, and I … Continue reading →
It took less than a week for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to come up with a plan for its nine football championships after finaliazing its playoff format. The LHSAA announced its schedule and game times for for Dec. 12-14 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans in a press release. Three games will be … Continue reading →
The 11th Bayou Bowl could also be called Bayou Bowl Light. Teams will have one less day of practice and there will be four fewer players on each roster for the annual Louisiana versus Texas all-star football game set for 7:07 p.m. Saturday at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown, Texas. Players for both the Louisiana squad and … Continue reading →
James Thompson had the same hopes and dreams of most Louisiana boys when he was younger. Put a football in his hand, and Thompson was in a sports-induced wonderland. He played quarterback, safety and wide receiver, first on BREC League teams and later for Broadmoor Middle School. “I played quarterback, but when we needed to … Continue reading →
Outstanding Player JORDAN ROMERO Catholic Helped power the 21st-seeded Bears to the Class 5A state title with his defensive play and by hitting .439 with 15 doubles, seven home runs and 42 RBIs. Continue reading →
In a state stocked with top-flight receiver talent this recruiting cycle, it came as a surprise that LSU’s first in-state receiver commitment came Monday from Alexandria Senior High’s D.J. Chark. Now it will be Chark’s turn to surprise LSU recruiting fans who may suddenly be jittery that his pledge will make it more difficult for the Tigers … Continue reading →
Filling two positions on the Live Oak High School coaching staff turned into an inside and out job. First, Principal Tracy McRae selected assistant football coach Vincent Argrave to be the school’s athletic director. And then Argrave was part of the process that led to Woodlawn High assistant Cary Verges being hired as the Eagles’ boys basketball coach. Continue reading →
Overall Most Valuable Player CHARITY SIMMONS Live Oak, Sr. Finished the season with 36 goals and nine assists, leading the Eagles to a Division I playoff berth. Offensive MVP Continue reading →
Word the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s executive committee finalized its first split football playoff format Thursday has elicited multiple emotions. Some questions linger about the plan and the future even as the LHSAA is set to have five nonselect school football champions and four select school champions in 2013. Notre Dame-Crowley football coach Lewis … Continue reading →
St. Michael the Archangel Principal Ellen Lee said she was pleased with the list of applicants who wanted to become the school’s football coach. But as the candidates were interviewed, Lee said it became apparent that the best person for the job already was in place. So Saturday, she announced that assistant head coach Paul Varnado would be the … Continue reading →
A group of athletes with ties to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, the Acadiana and Houma-Thibodaux areas are among the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s scholarship program winners. Scholarship winners will be honored during the Louisiana High School Coaches Association’s summer clinic July 23-25 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. Scotlandville’s Orrin Butler (Fox Sports), … Continue reading →
Ronda Richardson, 51, was introduced as the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s newest assistant director at its summer meetings last week. She begins work Aug. 1. She was LaSalle High’s principal for eight years and previously served on the LHSAA’s executive committee and has 23 years’ experience in education. She joins B.J. Guzzardo and Keith Alexander in … Continue reading →
NEW YORK — As recruiting coverage becomes more competitive, Rivals.com has come up with a way to help separate itself from the pack. Already one of the most successful and popular spots on the Internet for recruiting news, Rivals.com is now in the business of running camps for highly recruited football prospects. There have … Continue reading →
It was more like spring cleaning when the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s executive committee ended its summer meeting Friday morning by hearing reports and tying up loose ends. Less than a day after the LHSAA panel finalized the select schools format for its first split football championships set for the fall, topics shifted to less controversial … Continue reading →
Below is the 2013 LSWA All-State Track and Field Team, selected by Bruce Brown in conference with LSWA members. BOYS Running events 100 meters: Chris Lewis, Lakeside, 10.46; Sherman Badie, John Curtis, 10.59; Michael Larkins, Haughton, 10.63; Richard Allen, John Curtis, 10.63; Jeryl … Continue reading →
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s executive committee approved a select school football playoff plan for the fall that will consist of four divisions at its Thursday afternoon meeting. Central Catholic-Morgan City Principal Vic Bonnaffee proposed leaving the 10 Division I-Class 5A schools together in one division. His proposal, which passed with a voice vote, calls for … Continue reading →
Decisions were made on two-year sites for some state championship events when the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s executive committee opened its annual summer meeting Wednesday. Possible options for the LHSAA’s looming split football playoffs were discussed. At the behest of LHSAA President Todd Guice of Ouachita Parish High, the executive committee took another night to study … Continue reading →
While en route to Tuesday’s meeting of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s school-relations committee, Zachary High Principal Wes Watts expressed optimism. It’s the route, however, the LHSAA’s executive committee will take to make key decisions about its split football playoff plan for 2013 that has just about everyone guessing going into Wednesday’s LHSAA summer meeting. Continue reading →
Most high school coaches aspire to coach on a classification higher than Class 1A. Pointe Coupee Central’s Cleotha Johnigan Jr. provides an exception to the traditional coaching rules in several ways. The 40-year-old Johnigan took over as PCC’s football coach last week after spending six seasons as an assistant at the school. “To be honest … Continue reading →
For decades, Joe Yenni Stadium has been home to many football teams throughout East Jefferson Parish. For these few weeks, it’s home to the De La Salle Spartans of Concord, Calif., and lots of movie cameras. Film crews have taken over the stadium and much of the gym as they continue shooting, “When the Game Stands Tall,” … Continue reading →
Since January, when Louisiana High School Athletic Association member principals passed a proposal that mandates split football championships, there have been several notable meetings and dates. The next big date looming is Wednesday. That’s when the LHSAA’s executive committee begins its annual three-day summer meeting at the organization’s offices. It also could be the day when the LHSAA board … Continue reading →
m Decide whether to go with Proposal 18 as approved by member principals, with five nonselect divisions and two select divisions, or to opt for five nonselect and five select divisions as recommended by school relations committee. Other combinations also could be considered. m Determine which LHSAA-member … Continue reading →
Lutcher High School has always been known for football. But when Jared Poche decided to give up football before his senior season, the community understood. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Poche was pursuing a dream that turned into a dream season for the Lutcher baseball team. “I always loved playing football, but I don’t love football the way … Continue reading →
For those who love the drama the Louisiana High School Athletic Association has created with its new split football playoff format, most of the elements of intrigue remain in place. But is it time to cue the flamboyant music as the LHSAA’s annual summer meeting begins Wednesday? Is the LHSAA executive committee finally facing its form of … Continue reading →
Now that the spring sports seasons are over, planning for the fall football has begun for coaches, players and yes, even newspapers. The Advocate is asking coaches to fill out its online questionnaire located on our website at theadvocate.com. Click sports and high schools and the form is located on the left side of the high schools … Continue reading →
MAIS District 6-2A Pitchers: Chase Martin, Central Private; Brennan Fucich, Central Private; Colby Shaw, Centreville; Peyton Moody. Silliman Catcher: Tyler Boyd, Silliman. Infielders: Blake Benoit, Central Private; Russ Smith, Bowling Green; … Continue reading →
A preseason rib injury turned Baylee Corbello into only a hitter for most of the season. But when playoffs began, the senior was back at home in the pitching circle, leading Sam Houston High to a third consecutive state softball title. Corbello struck out 16 in an 8-0 shutout win over Mount Carmel Academy in the Class … Continue reading →
What will be a year of transition has started with a summer of job openings for Broadmoor High football coach/athletic director Rusty Price. Broadmoor, which moves back to Class 5A this fall for first time in a decade, is seeking applicants to fill four head coaching positions — head baseball, softball, girls basketball, and boys basketball. … Continue reading →
Covington — Two days after being told he would not remain the coach of the Covington High football team, Malter Scobel said he was in the process of appealing the decision to the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers. Incoming Principal Roslyn Hanson informed Scobel on Tuesday morning that his five-year tenure at the … Continue reading →
In what was the arguably the year of the underdog in Class 5A baseball and softball, Catholic High catcher Jordan Romero was the ideal standard bearer. Romero started behind the plate for the first time for the Bears. He led Catholic, a No. 21 playoff seed, on an improbable playoff run that culminated with the school’s second … Continue reading →
Boys Long jump: 1. Donald Gage, Zachary, 24-2¾. 2. Craig Jones, Central, 22-9¾. 3. Hampton Marquise, St. Amant, 22-9. Shot put: 1. David Elias, Dutchtown, 56-10¼. 2. Garret Broussard, Catholic, 53-5. 3. Darian … Continue reading →
C ovington — Less than a week into summer break for St. Tammany Parish schools and just three months before the start of football season, Covington High is looking for a new coach. Incoming Principal Roslyn Hanson informed Malter Scobel on Tuesday morning that his five-year tenure at the helm of the Lions … Continue reading →
Baseball Pos Player School Cl Stats P Ross Massey Catholic So. 8-1 P Sloan Dieter Barbe Sr. 8-2 P Evan Tidwell Zachary Sr. 10-2 P Brooks Vial Hahnville Sr. 7-2 C Jordan Romero Catholic Sr. .455 1B Kade Granier Destrehan Jr. .411 2B Bryce Laird Covington Sr. .352 Continue reading →