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Ed Daniels, Glenn Guilbeau are 2025 sports journalism inductees in Hall of Fame
NATCHITOCHES – Nationally acclaimed and impactful statewide, New Orleans sportscaster Ed Daniels and Glenn Guilbeau of Baton Rouge have...
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Nov 14, 20246 min read
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Herb Vincent earns ’25 Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award
NATCHITOCHES – LSU graduate Herb Vincent, associate commissioner of the Southeastern Conference for the past 11 years after more than two...
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Nov 6, 20246 min read
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame sets 2025 induction Celebration for June 26-28
NATCHITOCHES – The 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration has been set for Thursday, June 26-Saturday night, June 28,...
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Nov 6, 20246 min read
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2025 induction class
NATCHITOCHES – A champion at every level, West Monroe, LSU and NFL standout Andrew Whitworth, is joined by pro basketball All-Stars Danny...
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Sep 18, 20245 min read
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The 12 members of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 brought worldwide acclaim to their home state – adopted or natural.
By Jason Pugh NATCHITOCHES – The 12 members of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 brought worldwide acclaim to their home...
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Jun 23, 202415 min read
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2024 Mr. Baseball: William Schmidt.
By ROBIN FAMBROUGH Written for the LSWA When he tried out for the Catholic High-Baton Rouge baseball team, there were no guarantees for...
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Jun 8, 20243 min read
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2024 Miss Softball: Maddie Taylor
By Jake Martin Written for the LSWA Brian West would never admit it, but a big reason why he took the Sterlington job was to have the...
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Jun 8, 20243 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Distinguished Service Award winner Bobby Ardoin
Ardoin’s genetics provided gift for writing, and his versatility made him legendary By GLENN QUEBEDEAUX Written for the LSWA It really is...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Seimone Augustus
A ride home, and a father’s challenge, launched Augustus on the path to greatness By ROBIN FAMBROUGH Written for the LSWA One car ride...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Drew Brees
Desperate times birthed a dynamic partnership, with Brees as the cornerstone By LUKE JOHNSON Written for the LSWA Nobody could have seen...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Dave Dixon Sports Leadership Award winner Tom Burnett
Burnett remained consistent while rising from Ruston to present NCAA’s Final Four trophy By TEDDY ALLEN Written for the LSWA There are...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Perry Clark
Clark’s remarkable resuscitation of Tulane basketball began with the basics By LENNY VANGILDER Written for the LSWA Perry Clark has often...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Daniel Cormier
Faced with challenges and crossroads, Cormier’s secret to success was laser focus By JAKE MARTIN Written for the LSWA Don’t overthink it....
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Louisiana Sports Ambassador Award winner Wilbert Ellis
Ellis stands alongside Grambling’s greatest, making deep impact far beyond competition By T. SCOTT BOATRIGHT Written for the LSWA Some...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Distinguished Service Award winner Ron Higgins
Higgins’ nationally-respected sportswriting career began in elementary school By JOHN JAMES MARSHALL Written for the LSWA He was a...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Kevin "Jackpot" Jackson
‘Jackpot’ Jackson could not be denied as he built an epic career in wrestling By SHELDON MICKLES Written for the LSWA It’s been more than...
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Jun 7, 20246 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Kerry Joseph
Competitive fire, ability to adjust and pure talent key to Joseph’s Hall of Fame path By MATTHEW BONNETTE Written for the LSWA One word...
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Jun 7, 20248 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Frank Monica
Monica had MLB dreams, but a greater gift for coaching high school sports By Lori Lyons Written for the LSWA Had Frank Monica been just a...
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Jun 7, 20248 min read
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Class of '24 Profile: Ray Sibille
Sunset native Sibille wanted a jockey’s life, and made the most of it on the national scene RAYMOND PARTSCH III Written for the LSWA Ray...
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Jun 7, 20247 min read
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Graves named 2024 Mr. Basketball
By Christopher Dabe Written for the LSWA Ponchatoula 6-foot-10 standout Allen Graves capped his high school career as a leading player on...
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Apr 7, 20242 min read
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