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Grambling State student-athlete files federal lawsuit against NCAA over alleged discrimination
Grambling State University student-athlete Brenda McKinney has filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging discriminatory practices against HBCUs, per reporting from Sportico and The Indiana Lawyer. The case “Brenda McKinney, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Collegiate Athletic Association”, was filed in the U.S....
Parkway football standout Carmaro Mayo reopens college recruitment
Parkway defensive back Carmaro Mayo has been verbally committed to Louisiana Tech for several months, but that changed recently. Mayo has reopened his recruiting because he sees a lack of stability in the Bulldog program. “The defensive coaching staff kept changing and they’ve had three different cornerback coaches since I...
La Tech Associate Head Baseball coach Gaspard retires
RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech Associate head coach Mitch Gaspard has announced his retirement after five years with the Bulldogs and three-plus decades of coaching, the school announced on Wednesday. Gaspard accepted the position of associate head coach at Louisiana Tech in the summer of 2019 following a stint...
Creek’s Woodard heads to USATF Regionals this weekend
Campbell Woodard is a natural. At least according to his javelin coach Tripp Marcus. And Marcus would know a good javelin thrower when he sees one. Campbell, who will be entering eighth grade at Cedar Creek this fall, picked up a javelin for the first time this past year. How...
Bulldog Blitz: Summer workouts see progression in defensive cohesion
Ruston, La. (KTVE/KARD) — In this week’s Bulldog Blitz sponsored by Jim Taylor ford in Ruston Louisiana Tech football head coach Sonny Cumbie recently spoke about the progress the defensive side of the ball has taken since spring training. The trust they have gained from each other has seemingly grown under new defensive coordinator Jeremiah […]
SWAC vet joins UAPB coaches
Former Grambling State head women's basketball coach Freddie Murray was named University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff associate head coach Friday. "I am thrilled to welcome Freddie Murray to our coaching staff," Head Coach Erica Leak said in a statement. "Murray's expertise and passion for the game will undoubtedly take our team to new heights. We are excited to have him join our Golden Lions family and look forward to his incredible impact on our players both on and off the court."
Cedar Creek spirit squads shine at competitions
The athletic talent at Cedar Creek is once again shining brightly. The Cedar Creek Cheer teams and Emerald Entertainers returned home from camp decorated with numerous awards for their achievements throughout the week. The Cedar Creek Varsity and Junior Varsity teams attended the UCA Cheer camp at the Gaylor Texan...
Josh Sanderson – From The Concession Stand To The Chapel
Nestled in the Piney Hills of North Louisiana in Lincoln Parish is the village of Choudrant, such a small area it cannot even get a designation as a town, much less as a city. Most Friday nights in Choudrant consist of driving down Highway 80, past the high school, making a right turn at the caution light near Parnell’s Service Station, then weaving your way back to Highway 80 and repeating this for hours. Notice there was no mention of Friday night football because Choudrant High School, home of the Aggies, doesn’t offer football.
Floyd and Gilio Named Second-Team All-Louisiana by LSWA
RUSTON – Louisiana Tech pitcher Allie Floyd and center fielder Alexis Gilio were named Second-Team All-Louisiana by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, a panel of state SIDs and media members. Floyd was a force in the circle for Louisiana Tech in 2024. The sophomore right-hander posted a 13-9 record...
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