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'From the very first moment,' Metairie coach knew Olympics-bound Kristen Nuss was special
Some athletes leave an indelible mark in the memories of their coaches and fans. For instance, the late center field baseball legend Willie Mays; LSU alum and retired center for the Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neil; and retired New Orleans Saints quarterback and soon to be Hall of Fame member Drew Brees.
2024 Preview: Class 5A District 8
Head Coach: Shelly Vedros (3rd year) Key Players Graduated: DE Shane Williams, RB/WR Porter Zeringue, LB/RB Ryan Naquin, WR Mason Sherrill, LB Kendall Liner, QB Makia Slayton,. Team Outlook: “We are going to be a lot better. We have leadership with our seniors group. SR’s have experience and we have improved numbers. Three years ago we had 60 players and now we have close to 100 players in the program. I am excited about our team said,” coach Vedros.
Baton Rouge men, women sweep Bragging Rights tournament
When it comes to bragging rights, Baton Rouge bowlers have them for the next year after The National Bowling Association Six-Senate Bragging Rights event at Bowlero Lanes in Kenner. This was the 39th edition of the event, hosted this year by the Jackson (Miss.) Senate, with 305 teams taking part...
Penalties, injuries cost NOLA Gold in first playoff match in front of record crowd
The NOLA Gold started off strong in their Major League Rugby playoff debut against the Chicago Hounds that saw a record crowd at its Metairie field. More than 3,000 people were on hand to watch the Gold’s first playoff match, which was a close most of the way, but the Hounds pulled away late to take a 45-21 win.
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