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Allen Landry, soon to be 100, didn’t feel old until about 5 years ago
Centenarians make up less than one percent of the population of the United States. Later this month, Allen Landry of DeQuincy will join their ranks. ...
Rodrick Anderson, Author at Southwest Daily News
High School Sports
LHSAA votes Foolkes president, playoff format likely to be tabled today
There was some big news out of the annual Louisiana High School Athletic Association convention Thursday in Baton Rouge. The vote on the future of ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Friday, January 27, 2023 8:00 am
High School Sports
Massey sparks Tors in second half to clinch district title
SULPHUR — Sulphur’s Tyler Massey picked the perfect time to score his first goal of the season. His goal midway through the second half helped ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:08 pm
High School Sports
Battle of wills: Welsh turns away Vinton
WELSH — Welsh built a huge lead in the third quarter but had to fend off a late Vinton rally to retain the top spot ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:07 am
High School Sports
Sulphur hires Gueringer, Ogbanga takes over at LG
The seats on the high school football coaching carousel are starting to fill up in Southwest Louisiana. Two more head coach openings were filled in ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Saturday, January 14, 2023 7:36 am
High School Sports
Tors’ spark plug, Trent’s play ignites winning spurt
SULPHUR — With Sam Houston closing the gap late, senior point guard Zavien Trent gave the host Tors the spark they needed to pull away ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Friday, January 13, 2023 10:23 am
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Trio leads Tors to fourth straight win, stay ahead with quick ball movement
SULPHUR — Led by the big-play trio of Payton Prince, Emma Thomson and Reese Martin, the host Tors opened the new year Tuesday night with ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 9:38 am
High School Sports
Sulphur scores 7th straight, blanks St. Louis 2-0
Since breaking even at the COPA Acadiana tournament three weeks ago, the Sulphur Tors have turned up the heat even while temperatures have plummeted. The ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Saturday, December 24, 2022 1:17 pm
High School Sports
LeMaire, Goodly, Ozane sign with FCS schools
Tristan Goodly Westlake — WR 6-0 — 165 pounds The two-sport star picked the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in Hammond because it gave him a rare opportunity ...
by Rodrick Anderson, Thursday, December 22, 2022 10:10 am
High School Sports
Bayou Border Battle will feature top teams, players from Louisiana and Texas
The Bayou Border Battle has yet to play a game, but it could quickly become one of the premier prep basketball tournaments in the state. ...