Kennedy signs trio boosts SLU recruiting haul
Southeastern Louisiana University coach Billy Kennedy lands Derrick Franklin a 6-4 swingman from Howard College and his 6-7 roommate Donald Ceasar from Lake Charles for the Lions. Also adds Ascension Catholic guard Lane Frey and Morgan City forward Travis Benton plus Ridgeland Academy guard Neill Benn. Franklin averaged 11.6 points and 9 rebounds per game last season. Ceasar 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Frey set school scoring mark with 2,054 points and Benton averaged 22 points and 14 rebounds as a senior. Kennedy calls both newcomers impact players who boost athleticism and depth.
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Tangipahoa Relays Team Standings and Winners
Tangipahoa Parish Relays list team standings led by Amite 147, Hammond 112, Ponchatoula 104 with other schools close. Field events crowned Trevor Chandler of Hammond Outstanding Track Athlete with high marks in long and high jumps and multiple relays showing Amite and Ponchatoula strong in sprints and distance events.
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Mac Garrett
Addaryl Edwards
Tangi Relays Highlight Four Event Wins by Chandler
McClendon focuses on running and studies after Tulane recruitment quiets. Amite junior Brown won the 200 at Cowboy Relays, while Hammond's Chandler dominated with four event wins plus 100 meter hurdles and 400. She will play basketball at the University of Mobile next year. Sumner High School managers deserve thanks for compiling meet statistics.
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Saints hopeful after new system boosts optimism
Franklin and fellow receivers rushed to master Mike McCarthy's offense as Saints players put in extra work after practice. Franklin said the team remains ambitious under Jim Haslett, insisting effort matches last year's playoff push despite the new coach and schemes. The quarterback group also began the three week head start beginning this offseason.
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Amite Native P. J. Franklin Struggles in Saints Preseason
Amite native and Saints wide receiver P J Franklin faced a rough exhibition against the Colts. He mishandled two kickoffs, averaged 12.9 yards on returns, posted a 9.0 punt return average with two for a fair, caught one pass for six yards, and twisted an ankle ending his preseason. He reflects on perseverance despite setbacks.
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Saints 1999 preseason profile of Franklin on development squad
The Saints kept Franklin on the developmental squad through the season and activated him for the final three games. He posted two catches for 13 yards plus one rushing attempt with a stuffed reverse against the Panthers. He stresses the value of repetitions and speed, aiming to impress a staff that prioritizes size and quickness as he battles for 2 or 3 receiver spots with Hastings, Poole, Reed, Horn, and Thelwell.
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STA Clinches District Title With 8-3 Win Over Sumner
St Thomas Aquinas clinched the District 8-2A title Friday despite Sumner's late rally. Brent Barrios tossed a complete game for STA, driving in three and sending Sumner to 3-3 before STA exploded in the seventh with seven runs to seal an 8-3 victory. Pope John Paul II beat Springfield 12-3 to claim second place, leaving Springfield out of playoff contention.
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LSU Sweeps Florida in Saturday Doubleheader
LSU dominated Florida 9-6 in the second game after an earlier 10-4 win as Cedrick Harris went 3-for-3 with an RBI and Wally Pontiff drove in two. Tim Olson extended his hitting streak to 25 games. LSU starter Brian Tallet earned the win while Florida’s Jeff Cardozo took the loss.
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SLU holds off McNeese in 8th inning rally
SLU trailed McNeese 3-2 before a dramatic eighth inning tied the game on a pinch single by Scott Usry, a double by Anthony Arteaga, and sacrifice flies by Joey Duke and Ray Hoffman. Arteaga went 3-for-4, Hayes and Labbe 2-for-4, while Howay pitched well then tired as the rally kept the Lions alive.
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Cougars dominate Class 3A all state awards
LSWA named Nick Egland Player of the Year and Wayne Williams Coach of the Year for the Cougars. Egland, a 6-5 junior, averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists while Williams guided a 29-5 squad back to the Cajundome. First-team also includes St. Louis guard Charlie Thompson, LSU-committed, Corey Webster, Kendall Carter, and Tarrance Richard.
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Saints defense ready for edge rush from new draft pick
Haslett praised a valuable defensive addition able to rush from all sides and drop into coverage with two interceptions last year and near 30 career sacks. Howard, noting reduced sacks last season due to attention, says maturity helps his consistency as he competes with Jared Tomich for left end.
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