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Newspaper
Hammond Sunday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2000
Page
11
Daily Star appoints fanfare under John Lenz as sports editor. Editorial duties cited, with email address for correspondence.
A long, contentious dispute over St Augustine ineligible player Jabbar Young ends with the school withdrawing to avoid the Top 28 tournament logistics nightmare. Principal Gwen Myers defends strict eligibility rules, citing residency concerns and the need for fair play, while Hammond High faces scrutiny and heated public reactions. The piece critiques LHSAA handling and questions details of Young's residency and his mother’s employment.
LSU, led by Stromile Swift's 23 points and 10 rebounds and Brian Beshara's late steal, upset Texas 72-67 to advance to the West Regional semifinals in Albuquerque. Lamont Bright and Jabari Smith added 11 points each as LSU overcame a 60-60 tie to seize control and secure a berth in the regional semifinals. Lsu standout Swift and coach John Brady emphasized the rebuilding progress and future goals after the win.
Nicholls State toppled Southeastern 4-0 at Alumni Field in game one of a three game Southland series. Steve Sawyer took the loss for the Lions while Ben Thompson earned the win for Nicholls. The Colonels capitalized on Lions mistakes and a string of wild pitches to seize control.
Peabody defeated Leesville 79-60 to claim the Class 4A championship in Lafayette, with Rashid Smith leading the Warhorses and earning Outstanding Player honors. The win gives Peabody their third state title in program history. Stevens on Jones hit a late layup to seal the 3A crown for St. James over St. Bernard, 66-65.
Slidell bolted to a 12 run second inning then rolled to an 18-8 victory over Hammond in District 6-5A. In 8-2A action St. Thomas Aquinas no-hit Pope John Paul 14-0, Sumner edged Springfield 5-3, French Settlement beat Doyle 8-2, and Maurepas won 10-9 in 10 innings. Slidell standout Fontenot homered and drove in multiple runs while James Cabeceiras earned the no hitter and Caleb Costanza collected two RBIs.
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