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Monroe, LA – Creed & Creed Law Office is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the inaugural Kevontae Turpin All Pro Football Skills Camp, held in Monroe,LA. This remarkable event, which Creed & Creed proudly sponsored, has been widely praised across social media platforms for its outstanding organization and positive impact on young athletes. The camp saw an impressive registration of 115 eager campers, each benefiting from hands-on skill development sessions led by Kevontae Turpin, e...
Terzia/Richwood Football History 3 The 1962-63 season saw the addition of a new coach to the staff. Former four-year letterman and team captain Eugene Hughes returned to the Richwood family. The year saw the Rams complete an undefeated, untied season capped off with a 2A State Championship, defeating T. A. Levy 18-12. The 1963-1964 season produced another undefeated state championship team lead by Robert Stewart, Murphy Reed, Simon Profit, Welton Holman, Earl Hollis, Roger Cooper, Donnell Willia...
Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Congratulations State Champs Wossman Lady Cats' Tayor Ross #14 scoring one the hard way! Photo Wossman 2024 Lady Cats 3Peat State Champs 3...
Kavontae Turpin returned to his hometown of Monroe, LA, on May 17, 2024, to give back to his community by signing autographs and greeting fans and the media at Whataburger. Turpin hosted a football camp at Neville High School on Saturday, May 18, 2024, which saw hundreds of attendees. He inspired the youth with a positive spirit and provided lunch. KaVontae Turpin, an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Dallas Cowboys, played college football at TCU. He joined the New Jersey Generals for the 2022 USFL season and was...
The Terzia/Richwood football legacy began in the 1953-54 school year, envisioned by Mrs. Mary Francis Goins, the family matriarch. Recognizing the need for a strong foundation, Mrs. Goins selected Mackie Freeze as the program's architect. This proved to be an excellent decision. With a modest budget of $300.00, Coach Freeze and his initial assistants, C.T. Toston and Johnny Wilson, led the team to a successful 5-1 record in their first season. Key players included Lamuel Kelly, Jimmy Williams,...
Wossman Lady Cat State Champion Nyvia Sydney inked a basketball letter of intent to Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott Kansas on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at the George "Vamp" Belton Sorts Complex at Wossman High School in Monroe LA before family, Wossman Lady Cats and friends. Congratulations Nyvia!...
Beast of the Week Basketball Ball Game was Sunday April 14, 2024 at Wossman High School, George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex in Monroe LA where a packed gym witnessed Beast of the Week All-Stars Junior High Boys and Girls, High School Boys and Girls, 3 point shootout and slam dunk contest. Beast of the Week All-Star Wossman High School Krystian Lewis was the 2024 3-point champion....
Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Congratulations State Champs Wossman Lady Cats' Ramiah Augurson skies one up and Wossman Lady Cats! Also pictured Wossman Lady Cats #14 Da'Naya Ross....
The Northeast Louisiana Region of Special Olympics recently held its annual bowling event at Bayou Bowl in Monroe, LA. The event featured over 100 athletes and more than 30 volunteers from across Northeast Louisiana. Volunteers provided assistance to athletes in need and offered encouragement to all participants. Special Olympics hosts events year-round and always welcomes volunteers. To inquire about volunteering, please contact Kenny Johnson at (318) 348-7485....
On Friday, April 12, 2024, three 2024 Wossman State Champions inked college letters of intent to play basketball. 3-time LA outstanding player, Division II State Champion Da'Naya Ross signed with Trinity Valley Junior College in Athens, TX. State Champion Jordan Comanche signed with Lee Junior College in Baytown, TX, and LA Division II State Champion, outstanding player Krystian Lewis signed with Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS. Photo: Wossman Girls Basketball Coach Otis...
Wossman High School, located in Monroe, LA, recently secured the boys' 2024 LHSAA State Championships in Division II non-select. Congratulations are in order for Wossman High School Boys' Basketball team, their coaches, parents, and fans. Dr. Harringon Watson III serves as the principal of Wossman High School....
Charles Smith, Vince Carter, Seimone Augustus, Chauncey Billups, Michael Cooper, Walter Davis, Dick Barnett, Harley Redin, Michele Timms, Herb Simon, Bo Ryan, Doug Collins, and Jerry West are among the esteemed inductees comprising the 13-member Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and will be inducted August 17, 2024, in Springfield, MA. Charles Smith, known as Louisiana's all-time winningest high school head coach, holds the distinction of being only the fourth coach in the...
On Thursday April 4, 2024, Wossman Lady Cats and Carroll lady Bulldogs met for an exciting softball game at Marbles Community Center Field in Monroe LA. Both schools fans were on the edge of their seats cheering while Carroll bested Wossman 19-15 that went to the final inning for the decision. Carroll will be headed to the 2024 LA Softball State Playoffs....
Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Congratulations State Champs Wossman Lady Cats' Coaches Zaire Dill, Gerline Guillaume and Otis Robinson Jr....
Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Congratulations State Champs Wossman Lady Cats Wossman Head Basketball Coach Otis Robinson, three -time outstanding player Di'Naya Ross Anyra Wilson and Wossman Lady Cats!...
The Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball team in Monroe, LA, has secured the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division II State Championship for three consecutive years: 2022, 2023, and 2024. Congratulations to the state champs, the Wossman Lady Cats!...
In a triumphant return to glory, Wossman High School Boys Basketball team has shattered a 16-year dry spell by clinching the Louisiana State Basketball Championship. The last time the school achieved this feat was in 2008 when Davarius Dunn, a standout player, led the team to victory and was named MVP. Now, in 2024, the torch has been passed to Krysten Lewis, who has emerged as the new MVP. The entire Wossman community is buzzing with excitement as they remember Dunn's MVP run and celebrate Krys...
Wossman High School in Monroe LA captured both boys and girls 2024 LHSAA State Championships in Division ll non- select. Congratulations to Wossman High School Boys' and Girls' Basketball, Coaches, Parents and Wossman Fans. Dr. Harringon Watson lll is Wossman Principal. Photo Wossman Lady Cats' State Champions Photo Wossman Boys' State Champions Photo Wossman Outstanding State Champion Platers Lady Cats' Di'Naya Ross and Krysten Lewis....
In a thrilling playoff match at Jimmy Jones Gymnasium, Carroll High School's boys' basketball team faced off against Minden High School on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Among the spectators was former NLU/ULM Basketball All-American Arthur Hayes, there to cheer for Carroll and his son, #3 Treylan Neal. In a hard-fought game, Carroll emerged victorious over Minden, advancing in the playoffs....
Friday, February 9, 2024, marked a significant day for three Carroll High School football players as they signed college football letters of intent. Nathan Roberts and Xhane Williams committed to Grambling State University, while Ian Allen signed with Allen University. Congratulations to these Carroll football players for earning another opportunity to play on Saturdays....
Carroll High School in Monroe LA celebrated its Seniors 2024 during its Senior Night, on Friday, February 2, 2024. Girls and boys Senior basketball players were recognized along with Senior cheerleaders. With just four months left in their high school career, Carroll Seniors have an opportunity to make more unforgettable memories with their schoolmates. Keep pushing Seniors!...
Congratulations Northeast Louisiana Saints MCAL8u Champs#1 Austin Ferguson, #2 James Simmons Jr., #3 Christian Qualls, #4 Messiah Scott, #5 Tahir Myers #6 Micheal Miles, #7 Kingston Anderson, #8 King Weeks, #9 Vaccara Turner, #10 Treyvoy Nabors, #11 Nasir Myers & #12 Jaiden Douglas. Northeast Louisiana Louisisna Saints MCAL Coaches were James Simmons Sr., Christopher Qualls & Davey Mays Faze two Inc....
Congrats to Neville Tigers' Basketball hoopster Jayson Parker and Ouachita Lady Lions Basketball hoopsters McKenna Cooley and Jade Spikes for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine's MVPs. Jayson led Neville to a 72-64 win over Rayville with 18 points and 12 rebounds. McKenna had 24 points and Jade Spikes had 23 points in Ouachita's 69-54 victory over the Richwood Lady Rams. The DownSouth Sport Most Valuable Basketball Player of the Game Award was sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's...
Wossman Lady Cats Basketball continued their winning ways taking one game at a time while remaining focused playing team basketball. Wossman's Lady Cats Brittany Burton stayed focused in their rival game against Carroll on Friday January 19, 2024 at the George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex at Wossman High School in Monroe LA...
Congratulations to Miss Wossman 2023 Da'Naya Ross and Kristian Lewis for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine's MVPs in Wossman's victories over Ouachita on Tuesday, November 28. Da'Naya scored an impressive 31 points, secured 5 rebounds, provided 5 assists, made 3 steals, and executed 1 block in the Lady Cat's commanding 81-36 victory over the Lady Lions. Kristian contributed significantly with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists in the Wildcats' 69-60 triumph over the Lions. The...
Coach Hue Jackson and Grambling State University officially parted ways on Monday, November 27, 2023. The former Grambling Head Football Coach was set to retire after two seasons, according to sources, due to the lack of resources with high expectations to win football games, fill the stadium, and bring Grambling back to football prominence. Allegedly, none of Coach Jackson's assistants were hired due to a lack of resources, and the rest of the story follows-no money or pocket change equals...
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Wossman Lady Cats' Brittany Burton inked a letter of intent to play college basketball at Southeastern University in Hammond, LA at Wossman High School George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex in Monroe, LA. Family, Wossman Lady Cats' teammates, school mates, and friends witnessed this historical event. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats' Brittany Burton!...
Richwood's Dantavion Nabors (#3) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game in the Rams' 18-0 victory over Bastrop on November 3, 2023 at Richwood's Mackie Freeze Stadium at Richwood High School in Richwood LA. Dantavion had 12 carries for 70 yards and passed (9-14) for 80 yards and 1 touchdown....
Former Dub Nation Wossman High School Coaches Lonnie and Cynthia Calahan were among the Dub Nation Fans at Wossman Wildcat Football Stadium in Monroe LA during a football playoff contest with Wossman entertaining Brusly on Friday November 10, 2023. Wossman capture their first state playoff victory 26-7. Former Wossman Coaches Calahan were winners with Coach Lonnie Calahan in football and Coach Cynthia Calahan capturing several girls' basketball championship. Calahan Coaches were introduced to...
December 1, 2023 Playoff Round 4 St. James 28 Sterlington 17 Union Parish 24 Jena 16 Haynesville 31 Logansport 14 Ruston 28 Mandeville 7 Oak Grove 49 Kentwood 28 Southern Lab 38 OCS 38...
Mangham's Jalen Boley (#99) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game in the Mangham Dragons' 40-6 victory over district rival, Rayville on October 27, 2023. Boley who plays defensive Tackle led his team in tackles. The DownSouth Sports MVP award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch....
First Playoff Round November 10, 2023 Area Scores: Division I Non-Select #1 Ruston Bye Week #2 Neville Bye Week #8 West Monroe 24 Northshore 7 #22 West Ouachita 34 #11 Salmen 32 #5 St Amant 41 #28 Ouachita 24 Division II Non-Select #6 Wossman 18 #27 Brusly 12 #11 Franklin Parish 26 #22 Northwest 20 Division III Non-Select #2 Sterlington Bye Week #4 Union Parish Bye Week #16 Richwood 20 #17 Caldwell 18 #12 Loreauville 45 #21 Rayville 24 Division IV Non-Select #3 Oak Grove Bye Week #6 Mangham 48...
November 24, 2023 3rd Round Playoffs Haynesville 36 Jeanerette 6 Edna Karr 40 Alexandria 34 OCS 56 St. Mary Catholic 0 Kentwood 48 Homer 20 Oak Grove 31 Mangham 30 Sterlington 33 Pine 20 Union 28 Bogalusa 22 Jena 30 Amite 7 Ruston 56 Walker 17...
Week 10 November 3, 2023 #3 West Monroe Rebs (8-1) vs #1 Ruston Bearcats (9-0) It’s always great when your last game of the regular season is against the best team on the schedule. That will be the case when the West Monroe Rebs invite their arch-rival, Ruston Bearcats, to Don Shows Field on Friday night November 3, 2023. West Monroe currently sits at #7 in the LHSAA Division I power ratings after winning 4 consecutive games and wouldn’t mind jumping into the top 4 with a win over the state’s #1 ranked team. Last week, the Rebs hung on to 28-23...
November 17, 2023 Haynesville 48 General Trass 22 Oak Grove 49 Lake Arthur 20 Homer 34 Oakdale 32 Mangham 53 Centerville 14 Union Parish 35 Port Allenn6 Jena 46 Caldwell 7 Northwest 24 Wossman 14 Central 17 Neville 16 Ruston 20 Westgate18 Central Catholic 6 St. Frederick 2 OCS 56 Westminster Christina7 Vermilion Catholic 48 Delhi Charter 12 Notre Dame 49 D’Arbonne Woods 7 Sterlington 35 Mansfield 15...
Week 9-Friday October 27, 2023 Wossman Wildcats (7-1) Vs Union Parish Farmers (5-3) Not a lot of folks could forecast what the Wossman Wildcats have done in 2023 unless you were inside the fieldhouse of the boys in purple and gold. Sitting at 7-1 on the season, the 'Cats head into week 9 ranked #6 in the LHSAA Division II power ratings as they face one of their strongest opponent and district rival, Union Parish on Friday night. Coach Terrence Cahee has managed to sustain such success mainly...
Round 1 Football Playoffs November 11, 2023 Homer 28 Delhi 8 General Trass 22 Arcadia 6 Loreauville 40 Rayville 12 Northwest 42 Franklin Parish 20 Salmen 20 West Ouachita 17 Caldwell Parish 13 Richwood 6 St Amant 31 Ouachita 3 Northshore 9 West Monroe 7 Delhi Charter 26 Slaughter Charter 22 Wossman 26 Brusly 7 Ferriday 34 Jonesboro Hodge 6 Mangham 54 Lakeview 14...
Wossman running back Eric Griffin (#22) won his 2nd consecutive DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game Award in the Wildcats' 28-0 victory over district rival, Richwood on October 13, 2023 at Wossman Grady Jones Stadium in Monroe LA. Eric had 27 carries for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns. This week's DownSouth Sports MVP award was sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch, Coach Aubrey Crawford and Aubrey's Graphics & Photography....
Week 10 November 3, 2023 Richwood 18 Bastrop 0 Sterlington 38 Wossman 15 Jonesboro Hodge 30 Winnfield 20 Franklin Parish 15 Peabody 6 Caldwell Parish 43 Bolton 8 Delta Charter 60 Block 6 Rayville 52 Ferriday 34 Delhi 48 Tensas 0 Union 40 Carroll 6 Beekman 35 LaSalle 18 Ouachita 49 Pineville 7 Ruston 35 West Monroe 28 Alexandria 49 West Ouachita 7 General Trass 40 Madison 16 D’Arbonne Woods 42 North Caddo 36 Haynesville 23 Homer 0 OCS 51 Lincoln Prep 14 Oak Grove 56 Vidalia 14 St. Frederick 30 Cedar Creek 14...
OCS wide receiver Tate Hamby (#13) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game in the Eagles's 48-14 beat down victory over the Ouachita Lions on September 28, 2023 at Lions Stadium. Tate is a Vanderbilt D1 commit had an outstanding game with 180 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns and passed for another TD on a trick play. He also had a fumble recovery. The DownSouth Sports MVP award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphics & Photogr...
Mr. Pickem's Weekly Football Predictions Week 7 October 12, 2023 Mr. Pickem's Top 10 1. Ruston Bearcats 2. OCS Eagles 3. Neville Tigers 4. West Monroe Rebs 5. Sterlington Panthers 6. Wossman Wildcats 7. D'Arbonne Woods Wolves 8. Oak Grove Tigers 9. Union Parish Farmers 10. Franklin Parish Patriots Mr. Picken's Preditions Top Ten #1 Ruston 41 Pineville 8 #2 OCS 48 Harding AR 14 #3 Neville Grant 0 #4 West Monroe 43 West Ouachita 14 #5 Sterlington 24 #9 Union Parish 20 #6 Wossman 18 Richwood 8 #7...
Week 9 October 27, 2023 Wossman 12 Union 7 Oak Grove 49 General Trass 12 Richwood 44 Carroll 8 Jonesboro Hodge 34 Lakeview 22 Jena 60 Caldwell 7 North Webster 32 Bastrop 14 Mangham 40 Rayville 6 Neville 58 Franklin Parish 14 Delta Charter 60 Delhi Charter 42 Block 58 Tensas 0 West Monroe 28 Alexandria 23 Ruston 49 Ouachita 7 West Ouachita 21 Pineville 7 Vedalia 26 Madison 12 OCS 56 Grant 0 D’Arbonne Woods 42 Green Oaks 16 Delhi 20 Sicily Island 0 Cedar Creek 42 Lincoln Prep 0 Sterlington 24 Amite 18...
Week 6 October 6, 2023 #9 Wossman Wildcats (4-1) @ Carroll Bulldogs (3-2) It's that time of the year. Leaves are falling, the temperature's are dropping and the annual Cat vs Dog fight is in full effect. The Baby Bayou Classic aka Wossman vs Carroll will occur Friday night on Renwick Street with yearly bragging rights on the line. A season ago, the Bulldogs came away with the win in an epic overtime game that most people thought Carroll would run away. Amaryea Greely and Demardrick Blunt...
Sterlington High School's Tre Burch (#23) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game in the Sterlington's 46-6 victory over Carroll on September 22, 2023 at Thomas-Blade Stadium at Carroll High School in Monroe LA. Tre had a blocked field goal, 5 solo tackles, 3 quarterback hurries, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 rush for 32 yards. This weeks DownSouth Sports MVP award was sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphics & Photography. Photo DownSouth Sports MVP...
Week 8 October 20, 2023 Haynesville 42, Magnolia School of Excellence 0 Tensas 38 Sicily Island 30 Union 33 Richwood 16 Rayville 52 Northwood Lena 0 Delhi Charter 74 Block 32 Buckeye 47 Caldwell 42 Alexandria 50 Pineville 14 Neville 44 Tioga 13 Mangham 50 Ferriday 36 Wossman 31 Bastrop 0 Homer 44 Arcadia 12 St. Frederick 40 John Paul ll 3 West Monroe 31 Ouachita 21 Ruston 48 West Ouachita 6 Sterlington 28 North Webster 0 Oak Grove 42 Madison 0 Jena 38 Bunkie 22 General Trass 43 Vadalia 14 OCS 35 Cedar Creek 0 Calvary Baptist 35 D’Arbonne W...
Grambling State University will celebrate its homecoming Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. During the homecoming game, the Grambling football field will be named after former Grambling Quarterbacks James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams. James “Shack" Harris was a football standout at Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, Grambling State University, and the National Football League (NFL). Harris was the first Black quarterback to start in an NFL game. If it had not been...
Wossman High School's Dylan Johnson (CB) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game in the Wildcats' 55-0 homecoming game victory over Mentorship Academy on September 15, 2023. Dylan had 2 interceptions and 1 pick-6 for a touchdown and four tackles. This week's DownSouth Sports MVP award was sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch, Coach Crawford, and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
Week 7 October 13, 2023 Haynesville 55 Arcadia 12 Beekman Charter 38 Gueydan 6 North Webster 21 Carroll 13 Wossman 28 Richwood 0 Ruston 48 Pineville 6 Delta Charter 56 Sicily Island 0 General Trass 42 Bastrop 36 Tioga 20 Franklin Parish 16 Mansfield 39 Jonesboro Hodge 18 Delhi Charter 54 Tensas 0 Delhi 48 Block 24 Alexandria 35 Ouachita 10 Prescott 31 Homer 14 West Monroe 42 West Ouachita 19 Caldwell Parish 34 Marksville 6 Many 49 Winnfield 0 Sterlington 24 Union Parish 10 Mangham 43 Madison 0 Rayville 36 Vidalia 14 Neville 41 Grant 6...
Neville High School's Jaylon Nichols (RB) #9 was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game award in the Tigers' 19-15 victory over Ouachita on September 7, 2023. Jaylon rushed for 2 touchdowns and had 120 all-purpose yards. The weekly DownSouth Sports MVP award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
Week 4 (Friday Sept. 22, 2023) #6 Carroll Bulldogs (3-0) Vs #8 Sterlington Panthers (2-1) Last season, in perhaps one of the biggest shockers of the year, the Carroll Bulldogs rolled into Panther Stadium and upset Sterlington while improving to 3-0. The 'Dawgs are once again undefeated at 3-0 and a rematch vs those same Panthers loom this Friday but with a few slight changes. This year's matchup will happen on Renwick St. in Monroe LA at Thomas -Blade Football Stadium and there will be a new pla...
