Answering The Call of Home: STM’s faith in Kerry Boumans pays off in state title

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Their versions vary by about an hour, a testament to how comfortable they became during an initial phone conversation. St. Thomas More principal Marty Cannon was in the market for a wrestling coach, a sport that hadn’t achieved the level of success many of the school’s LHSAA-sanctioned sports had. …

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Girls Wrestling Takes Center Stage at LHSAA State Tournament

by Robin Fambrough // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Live Oak’s Laken Griffin was devoted to competitive cheerleading for 10 years. That changed when Griffin reached middle school. When another parent asked why, Griffin’s mother replied, “Because she likes it.” Now Griffin excels at it. The LOHS junior is one of three Baton Rouge area girls who enter…

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Program Staple: Franklin set to retire Adrienne Johnson-Joseph’s jersey

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor There were a variety of ways former Franklin High School girls basketball coach Ronnie Louis pointed to the maturity of standout Adrienne Johnson, who showed during her outstanding career in both athletics and academics. Louis, who spent the final two seasons as her head basketball/track coach, pointed toward a…

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Prairieville Lady Hurricanes named Sharpest Team of the Month

Prairieville High’s Lady Hurricanes (20-3) have earned Sharpest Team of the Month honors presented by Sharp Athletics after putting together a perfect 7-0 record in January. The Lady Hurricanes opened the month with wins over St. Michael and Hammond before hitting the road and to take down at E.D. White and Glen Oaks. Their most…

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