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Carroll Bulldog backup QB and running-back, Ralph Singleton was named DownSouth Sports Magazine Most Valuable Player of the Game and scored the game-winning touchdown in triple overtime against Wossman on October 7, 2022. The final score was 26-18. Pictured with Ralph is Carroll Head Football Coach, Brandon Landers. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by the Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
Week 8 October 21, 2022 #3 West Monroe Rebs (5-1) @ #9 Ouachita Lions (4-3) For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Ouachita Lions will go into their annual match-up with West Monroe as the reigning king of the gridiron. After a remarkable 35-34 win over the Rebs in 2021, head coach Todd Garvin was not just able to administer some sweet revenge on the school he once served as an assistant coach at but he also snapped a 28 game losing streak to the rivals west of the Ouachita River. Junior...
Ouachita Lions running-back Carldell Sirmons received his third DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP award on September 30, 2022. He help led the Lions to a 48-28 victory over the OCS Eagles with 22 carries for 311 yards and 4 touchdowns. This was the first ever meeting in football between the two schools. Pictured with Carldell is his sister, Ivanna Sirmons who is also a student at Ouachita Parish High School. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic...
Damardrick Blunt was named DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP for the Carroll vs. Sterlington game held on September 23, 2022 in Sterlington, LA. The undefeated (5-0) Bulldogs defeated the Panthers by the score of 34-20. It was Carroll's first victory over Sterlington since the Panthers moved to Class 3A. Blunt led the Bulldog's charge with168 all purpose yards 1 TD as a receiver, with one rushing TD for 45 yards, and passed for a 30 yard TD. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by The Monroe...
Week 6 October 7, 2022 #2 Carroll Bulldogs (4-0) @ #9 Wossman Wildcats (3-2) It's that time of the year again. That time when the leaves fall, the fair is in town and the baby bayou classic is staring us right in the eyes. That's right it's Carroll vs Wossman week. The history of this rivalry dates all the way back to the late 1980's after their closure of the original Richwood High School, Carroll went searching for a new rival and found one just 4 miles down the road. This year's game may be...
The Monroe City Academy League is a youth sports league by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The league provides football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and cheer to youth ages 5-12. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, MCAL football played 21 games at Carroll High School Thomas /Blade Football Stadium in Monroe, LA. Monroe City Academy (MCAL) offers a glimpse at the community's future football stars....
West Ouachita rallied from behind to defeat Richwood by the score of 27-26 on September 16, 2022. The Chiefs remained undefeated at 3-0 and handed the Rams (2-1) their first loss of the season. West Ouachita Running Back Antonio Ford was named DownSouth Sports Most Valuable Player of the Game. Ford had 28 carries for 169 yards, ran the game-winning touchdown and two-point conversion with 2:03 minutes left in the game. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's...
Ouachita Parish defeated non-conference rival Neville by the score of 43-29 on September 16, 2022 at the Ouachita -Neville Football Game at Ouachita Lion's Stadium in Monroe LA. Lions running-back Carldell Sirmons was named DownSouth Sports Magazine Most Valuable Player of the Game. He was impactful on both sides of the ball. On offense, Sirmons rushed for 262 yards on 24 carries and scored 4 touchdowns. He also had 96 yards on 4 kickoff returns. On the defensive side he has an interception and...
The Monroe City Academy League is a youth sports league by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The league provides football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and cheer to youth ages 5-12. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, MCAL football played 21 games at Carroll High School Thomas /Blade Football Stadium in Monroe, LA. Monroe City Academy (MCAL) offers a glimpse at the community's future football stars....
Week 4 Sept. 23, 2022 #5 Carroll Bulldogs (2-0) Vs Sterlington Panthers (1-2) I can admit, heading into the season I had this game already pegged as game of the week for week 4 and although there's been a little luster taken away I'm still expecting it to be a thriller. Carroll comes in as a somewhat of a surprise, higher ranking than the panthers and 1st year Carroll Head Coach Brandon Landers isn't trying to look backwards. Carroll is 2-0 following a road win over 5A Southwood last Friday...
The Monroe City Academy League is a youth sports league provided by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The league provides football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and cheer to youth ages 5-12. On Saturday, September 12, 2022, MCAL Football played 21 games at Neville High School Football Stadium in Monroe, LA. Monroe City Academy (MCAL) gave a glimpse at the community's future football stars....
Week 3 September 16, 2022 #10 General Trass Panthers (2-0) Vs Homer Pelicans (1-1) Over the past 5 seasons, the General Trass Panthers have made their mark on NELA football as one of the most consistent programs in 2a. The title has eluded them, but they've been a threat every since Troiano Wells has taking over the tile of head coach. What's even more impressive is that they've done it the hard way. Wells has once again built a strong regular season schedule that will have his team poised for...
Football Grambling State University vs Prairie View A&M Dallas TX Al Derry is sponsoring a time to the Grambling Prairie View Football Game, State Fair Classis Saturday October in Dallas TX. Trip & Package includes Hotel accommodations Saturday night (Rooms double occupancy) game ticket (admission to State Fair) & Transportation. Cost $170.00 person; $70 Deposit balance due by September 23. Call Al Derry 318.789.9690....
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats, Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions, who fought, scraped, and captured a state basketball title. Wossman Lady Cats' Head Basketball Wossman's Chardrica Butler #12 and teammates contributed to winning a state Championship. Butler made big shots and plays which propelled the Wossman Lady Cats to the title. Looking forward to another great season! Photo Wossman Lady Cats #12 Chardrica Butler was a force on the floor, shooting, passing and playing...
An incredible year was experienced by the Wossman Lady Cats' Softball Team. With only 9 softball players, Wossman lady Cats gave opponents fits finding their niche in District 2-3A Softball The legend of the Mighty 9 finished the 2022 Season on an 8 game win streak to finish 12-4 overall and 2 and 2 in a tough District 2-3A. Wossman's Mighty. 9 players missed the playoffs by .8 of a point. Congratulation Wossman Lady Cats' Softball. Wossman Lady Cats' Softball Head Coach is Aubrey Crawford....
West Monroe Recreation League Team HDG Academy 12-14 captured the winter league basketball championship coached by Coach Michael Chisley. Team HDG kneeling Amari Elliott, Kelvin Johnson, Braden Halsell & Wyatt Rogers, standing Coach Michael Chisley, Jace Bennett, Andrew Dahlum, Caden Lowey, Sendowski Robinson and Jamison Neathery. Team HDG was sponsored by Herbert D. Gillory....
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats, Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions, who fought, scraped, and captured a state basketball title. Wossman Lady Cats' Head Basketball Wossman's Brittany Burton and teammates contributed to winning a state Championship. Burton made big shots and free throw which propelled the Wossman Lady Cats to the title. Looking forward to another great season!...
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats, Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions, who fought, scraped, and captured a state basketball title. Wossman Lady Cats' Head Basketball Coach Otis Robinson understands grace and teamwork. He attributes his assistant coaches' work and dedication as what helped push the team over the winning edge. Looking forward to another great season!...
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA celebrated the Lady Cats 2022 3A State Champions' Ring Ceremony, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the George Belton Sports Complex. The Lady Cats were celebrated and presented their 2022 3A State Championship rings by Wossman Principal Dr. Harrington Watson lll, and Head Girls Basketball Coach Otis Robinson before faculty, parents, family and friends. Thanks to all the ring sponsors. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats!...
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions who fought , scraped and captured the state basketball title. Wossman Lady Cats' #10 Anyra Wilson lays one up during a playoff game against Donaldsonville. Wossman lady Cats captured the 2022 3A State Championship....
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions who fought , scraped and captured the title with lots of blood, sweat and tears. Wossman Lady Cats felt like they could and knew when they made it to the LA Sweet 16 State Tournament. Among the Wossman Lady Cats 3A State Champions #4 Warren, #00 Martin and the other Lady Cats....
As young kids, there have been some amazing athletes which have graced this area with pro talent performances while being high school superstars who made fans think and say oooh wee. Growing in this area Monroe West Monroe/Northeast LA there were and are amazing sports talent which fans have witnessed unimaginable and unbelievable feats which sets this area apart from the world. Their abilities and gifts have wowed sport fans forever, while the stars names change yet their abilities remain top...
As young kids, there have been some amazing athletes which have graced this area with pro talent performances while being high school superstars who made fans think and say oooh wee. Growing in this area Monroe West Monroe/Northeast LA there were and are amazing sports talent which fans have witnessed unimaginable and unbelievable feats which sets this arear apart from the world. Their abilities and gifts have wowed sport fans forever, while the stars names change yet their abilities remain top...
Monroe City Academy League is excited to begin its inaugural youth soccer season for girls and boys ages 5-12. The League will be operated and managed by Free Me Association, a non-profit organization focused on youth and community development in Monroe, Louisiana. The league will consist of a mixture of “Academy Community Teams” that will be selected by a random draft process. Each team will practice at Forsythe Park or Benoit Community Center two times weekly. During practice youth athletes will learn skill development, knowledge, fun...
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA Track & Field Relays recently, the competition was fierce especially in 3A with Wossman, Carroll & Richwood, not as the others don't count. Every event was competitive in the field events while the running events are extremely spirited. Pictured are a girls's relay race where track race starter Coach Johnny McCaa readies competitors....
Wossman Lady Cats 3A 2022 LA State Girl's Champions' Da'Naya Ross was selected to the 3A Girls' First Team All State Basketball Team. Congratulations Da'Naya!...
Football Pollard out at Wossman as Head Football Coach...
Recently Robert J. Clark made a huge donation to the Wossman Lady Cats 2022 LA 3A State Champs. Clark presented a check for $6240.00 for the state champion rings to Wossman Head Girls' Basketball Coach Otis Robinson. Thank you Mr. Robert J. Clark for your generous donation to our girls' basketball program. Your presence and generosity throughout the season has exemplified what "first class" support is all about...
Recently, the Red Raiders' Sports Organization held their annual sports banquet at Henrietta Windaham Johnson Community Center honoring MCAL Tackle 2 Champs. Football players, parents, Red Raiders Coaches and well -wishers enjoyed the banquet. Rev. Richard Wilson lll was guest speaker. Coach Davey Mays continues to give back to the youth of our community by coaching and directing youth through sports. He understands how sports keep youth from trouble as he was saved by the same...
DownSouth Sports Ballers' Classic was Saturday March 19, 2022 at Wossman High School Gym in Monroe LA sponsored by Creed & Creed your local injury attorneys. High School Ballers' from Ouachita, Richwood, Wossman, Lincoln Prep, Delhi, Neville, West Monroe, Madison and Rayville showcased their basketball skills. Team DownSouth Sports Red Coach was Marcus Hogg and Gold Coach was Antonio Howard. The Ballers' Classic Lineup was prayer, Ballers intro, models intro, 3-point contest, two halves of...
Girls & Boys ages 6 & up E.P. Robinson Community Center 3504 Jackson St. Monroe LA-First game April 25, 2022 for more information contact Steve Freeman 318.816.2052-Frederick Coleman 318.329.3240-Frank Taylor 318.789.7409-Don Hopkins 318.348.8907-Davey Mays 318.307.2049...
Girls & Boys ages 6 to 12 sign up at E.P. Robinson Community Center 3504 Jackson St. Monroe LA to play tee-ball, baseball and softball-First game April 25, 2022 for more information contact Steve Freeman 318.816.2052-Frederick Coleman 318.329.3240-Frank Taylor 318.789.7409-Don Hopkins 318.348.8907 or Davey Mays 318.307.2049...
Wossman Lady Wildcats Basketball from Monroe LA captured its first Louisiana 3A State Basketball Championship since 1994 on Saturday March 5, 2022 defeating Madison Prep 57-40 at Southeastern LA University Center in Hammond LA under first year Wossman Lady Cats Basketball Head Coach Otis Robinson. Wossman Lady Wildcats Basketball included Te'Asia Martin, Kimberly Boatwright, Ka'Myia Dennis, Ashuna Warren, Anyra Wilson, Ramiah Augurson, Angel Coleman, Da`Naya Ross, Chardrica Butler, Katreeka...
On Saturday February 26, 2022, Red Raiders' Sports Organization held their annual sports banquet at Henrietta Windaham Johnson Community Center honoring MCAL Tackle 2 Champs. Football players, parents, Red Raiders Coaches and well -wishers enjoyed the banquet. Rev. Richard Wilson lll was guest Speaker....
Congrats to Rayville's Caroline Bradley and "freshman", Lantavoius Murphy for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine MVPs. Caroline had 16 points in the Lady Hornets 79-27 blowout win over Madison and Lantavoius had 20 points and 7 rebounds in the Hornets 75-63 victory in the boys game on February 1, 2022. The Most Valuable Player of the Game Award is sponsored by the Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
Congratulations to Northwood Lena High School Lady Gators in Alexandria LA who captured their first basketball Championship and Head and Assistant Basketball Coaches Lashanda and Darius Cooper who both are graduates and former assistant coaches under Coach Emma Brooks at Bastrop High School in Bastrop LA for her knowledge and leadership of building a successful basketball program. Northwood Lena Lady Gators defeated North Central 57-40 for their first LA State 1A Basketball C...
Four Carroll High School football players made history on Thursday, February 24, 2022, when they all signed to play football at the same university. Zaylan Ford, Aneus Roberts, Tyland Boughton, and Thomas Little signed on the dotted line to receive football scholarships to play college football at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX, before family, friends, and classmates. Congratulations!...
Wossman Lady Cats Basketball quest for a 3-A LA State Title continues Thursday February 24, 2022 at 6pm at the George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex at Wossman High School in Monroe LA. The Lady Cats defeated Donaldsonville Monday February 21, 75-50 to move to the next round of the playoff against Mansfield. Wossman Lady Cats Ramiah Augurson and her Lady Cats' Teammates outlasted their opponents....
Congrats to Wossman's Kamron Coleman #5 and Madison's Armaad Moore #50 for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine MVPs. Kamron had 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assisst, and 4 steals in the Wildcats 57-52 victory over Peabody on February 5, 2022. Moore had 16 points and several rebounds in the Jaguar's victory over General Trass on February 10, 2022. Pictured with Wossman 's Kamron Coleman is Wossman Head Basketball Coach Casey Jones. The Most Valuable Player of the Game is sponsored by The Monroe...
Congrats to Wossman's Ramiah Augurson and Albert Shell for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine MVPs. Ramian had 11 points and 17 rebounds in the Lady Wildcats 69-40 victory over The Lady Bulldogs. Albert had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals in the Wildcats 70-43 victory over Carroll on February 11, 2022 at Wossman High School, George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex in Monroe LA . This was Shell's 3rd MVP award for this season. The awards were presented by Coach Aubrey Crawford (The Voice of...
Congrats to Friday January 28, 2022 DownSouth Sports Magazine MVPS' Rashad Davis (Ouachita), Pa'Shawna Wheeler (Carroll), and Courtney McCarthy (Richwood). Rashad had 17 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds in the Ouachita's 64-50 victory over Simsboro. Pa'Shawna had a strong game and was doubled teamed for most of the night as the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Richwood Lady Rams in a close contest. McCarthy led the way in Richwood's 52-51 come from behind victory over Carroll with 24 points, 15...
Free Me Association is a nonprofit organization that focuses on youth and community development through Educational Enrichment, Sports, and Recreation. Our organization along with The Academy Fitness and Sports has had the privilege to work and play with numerous high caliber athletes on all levels as well as serve as mentors to these athletes. Academy Elite is a youth development 7 on 7 program provided by Free Me Association. Academy Elite is entering its 2nd Travel 7 on 7 season. Academy...
Congratulations to DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP's Patrick "PD" McCraney (Neville), Danaya Ross (Wossman) and Deshawn Shell (Wossman). "PD" help led Neville to a 56-55 come from behind victory over Rayville on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He finished with 20 points, 5 assist, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Danaya had 30 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals in the Lady Wildcat's 64-36 blowout over Richwood. Deshawn Shell had 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assist in Wossman's 73-56 victory or Richwood on...
The Ouachita Lady Lions hosted the Freddy "Bear" McHenry Memorial Basketball Tournament December 2-4, 2021 at Ouachita Parish High School in honor of long-time Athletic Director Fredrick McHenry. It was a weekend filled with fun, good basketball, family and friends of Freddy Bear, and a guest appearance by Kim Mulkey, head coach at LSU. The tournament featured Ouachita, Ruston, West Monroe, Wossman, Liberty Magnet, Parkway, Rayville, and Southern Lab. Each game was exciting, intense, and...
Overall Record 174-48 Last Week's Record 7-3 Championship Round (Playoffs) December 9-11, 2021 5A #1 Zachary 28 #3 Ponchatoula 27 4A #3 Warren Easton 34 #5 Westgate 24 3A #1 Sterlington 34 #7 Union Parish 32 2A #6 Amite 28 #1 Many 21 1A #1 Logansport 26 #2 Homer 25 Div. IV #2 Southern Lab 33 #1 OCS 24 2021 Football Season Highlights Photo Neville Bengal Bells Photo Wossman Golden Girls Photo Carroll Million Dollar Girls Photo Wossman Carroll Football...
Last week DownSouth Sports Magazine awarded two Game of the Week MVP's. Thursday night September 30, 2021 game featured OCS vs. St. Frederick. Ouachita Christian's defensive back, Tate Hamby was named MVP. He had a scoop and score TD from a blocked punt in the 3rd quarter and an interception in the 4th to help give the Eagles at 25-7 come from behind victory over the Warriors. Friday's October 1, 2021 game was between Neville and West Monroe. Neville running back, Anthony Allen, Jr. rushed for...
Friday September 24, 2021 DownSouth Sports Magazine Game of the Week featured Booker T. Washington (Shreveport LA) vs. Wossman (Monroe LA). Most Valuable Players of the Game were Sam Farmer (#19) and Terraus Harris, Jr. (#7). Wossman defeated Booker T. Washington by the score of 48-8. On the defensive side, Sam had 8 tackles, 1 forced fumble and 1 sack. Terraus ran for 158 yards on 13 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. The DownSouth Sports MVP award was sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch, Coach...
Overall Record 53-15 Last Week's Record 13-2 Featured Games: 1-1 (4-3) Week 5 (Oct. 1, 2021) Game Of the Week #1 Neville Tigers (3-1) Vs #5 West Monroe Rebs (3-1) Rarely in today's football does a program have to good fortune to open the season with 5 consecutive games at home, but on Friday night Neville will do just that as they host the West Monroe Rebs at Bill Ruple Stadium in Monroe LA. The venue and its occupants will be well received by the tigers as they look to bounce back from their...
Week 3 The Friday September 17, 2021 DownSouth Sports Magazine "Game of the Week" featured Carroll vs. Ouachita. The Ouachita Lions had a nail biter Homecoming victory over the Carroll Bulldogs by the score of 15-12. Ouachita running back, Carldell Sirmons was named "Most Valuable Player" of the game with 22 carries for 131 yards, 2 catches for 47 yards and a touchdown. The DownSouth Sports MVP trophy was presented by Ouachita Head Football Coach Todd Garvin and sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch...
