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Back in the Saddle

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In football coaching circles, you just never know.

SweeTees advance to state tourney

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The Ruston SweeTees tee ball X-play squad recently took first place at the district tournament and will be heading to the state tournament in Tioga this weekend to play Ouachita at 9 a.m. and Minden at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ward 10 Complex there. Team members are (front row, from left) Annelise Waits, Josie Bennett, Kensie Busby, Anslee Kate Alexander, Madelyn Letendre and Aubrie Willis. Top row, from left are Landry Pipes, Mary Iyla Buck, Austyn Martin, Josie Haring, Jayci Ovitt and Leighton Land. Coaches are (from left) Ben Waits, Jessica Alexander, Heather Busby and John Letendre. Submitted photo

Edwards nominated for Woman of the Year

Former Louisiana Tech softball standout Lindsay Edwards is one of 577 female college athletes nominated for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award, announced this week by the NCAA’s Committee on Women’s Athletics.

Thomas decommits from Louisiana Tech

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Cedar Creek All-State defensive end A.J. Thomas announced Tuesday that he is opening up his recruitment once again.

Szymanski headed to Baton Rouge CC

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Dawson Szymanski endeared himself to his coaches and teammates at Ruston High School as a person who will fight tooth and nail for his team to win a game.

Jackson Dixie Youth team advances to state tourney

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JONESBORO — The Jackson Parish 12U team, coached by Steven Moak, played in the Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament July 8-11 at the Jonesboro Sports Complex and made it to the title game of the tourney before falling to Tioga Monday night.

Ruston Americans 7U advances to Dixie World Series

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The 7U Ruston Americans baseball team poses for a picture after winning the state tournament last weekend. Front row from left are Raleigh Vining, Sutton Simmons, Rhodes Jeffords, Turner Kilpatrick, Hudson Walpole and Eli Shannon. Second row, from left are Jagger Ingram, Brooks Telford, Connor King, Jack White, Hayden Frost and Tristan Case. Coaches are (from left) Jeremy Vining, Jacob Simmons, Ryan Kilpatrick and Jimmy Shannon. They won the championship game on Sunday in Tioga and earned a spot in the Dixie World Series, which will be held July 21-24 at East Ouachita Complex in Monroe. Submitted photo

Wilbert Ellis Baseball Camp makes its return to Ruston this month

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After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wilbert Ellis Baseball Camp is returning to Ruston on July 30 at Frazier Field.

Summer Dixie Youth Action

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Jackson Parish 12 and under hitter Cal King takes a pitch high in a game over the weekend against Pineville. The tournament is being held in Jonesboro. Leader photo by Cameron Maynard

GSU soccer announces 2022 signing class

Grambling State University head women’s soccer coach, Justin Wagar, announced on Monday the addition of nine new players for the upcoming season as the Lady Tigers look for an opportunity to bring home the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) championship.