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Ruston, Cedar Creek enter August camp with loaded rosters

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High school football’s hibernation is officially over as local teams will hit the practice field Monday morning in preparation for the 2022 season.

Grubbs named to Lombardi Award watch list

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Louisiana Tech linebacker Tyler Grubbs has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2022 Rotary Lombardi Award the Rotary Club of Houston announced on Monday.?

G-Men set to open fall camp today

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GRAMBLING — Football season is officially back and the #HueDat era has begun.

Over 300 participate in Wilbert Ellis Baseball Camp

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There was plenty of sunshine and baseball at Frasier Field in Ruston Saturday as legendary Grambling State coach Wilbert Ellis hosted his baseball camp for the first time in three years due to COVID-19. Above, Coach Ellis (seated) strikes up a conversation with State Rep. Patrick Jefferson. Below, local T-ball coach Arthur Herbert (left) helps Jaxon Cooper with his swing during the camp. Leader photos by Cameron Maynard

Hit the ground running

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As fall camp approaches in Ruston, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will be working toward facing the Missouri Tigers on a Thursday night in September.

Tech hosts inaugural Women’s Clinic

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Louisiana Tech kicker Caleb Phillips (36) shows ladies about place kicking at Joe Aillet Stadium Thursday evening as part of the inaugural Women’s Clinic. Leader photo by Cameron Maynard

Three GSU Tigers to participate in NBPA Top 50 camp

Grambling State University senior guards Cameron Christon, Tra’Michael Moton and Shawndarius Cowart were selected to participate in the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Top 50 Camp, which returns after a two-year absence due to COVID.

Put me in the game, coach

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Mary Scotto drops back to fire a pass downfield Thursday night at Joe Aillet Stadium as part of the inuagural Louisiana Tech Women’s Clinic. The event featured a facility tour, drills, film study and a photo shoot. Participants also met players and the coaching staff. Leader photo by Cameron Maynard

Good fishing can be lampooned by ‘G’ Fish

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I was on the lake fishing for bass once when scenes from the movie, “National Lampoon’s Vacation” entered my mind. Remember when Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) was intent on providing a wonderful vacation for his family when his obnoxious cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid) showed up with his family to totally disrupt Griswold’s plans?

Baugh pleased with success of Bearcat Football Camp

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The Bearcat Football Camp was held at Ruston High School’s L.J. “Hoss” Garrett Stadium this week for kids ranging in age from kindergarten to incoming high school freshmen, and Ruston High head coach Jerrod Baugh thought it only helped them get better at football.