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LSU offers scholarship to Plaquemine’s Godchaux

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 21:14  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

Saying it has been quite a week for Plaquemine High defensive lineman Davon Godchaux would be an understatement.

Godchaux received a scholarship offer from LSU on Wednesday afternoon. The offer comes four days after the 6-foot-4, 265-pound senior-to-be received an offer from another Southeastern Conference power, defending national champion Alabama.

“This one is shocking for me,” Godchaux said. “The coaches had said all along they were evaluating me, so I figured it (offer) wouldn’t come until next month at the LSU camp.

Delgado Community College announces new athletic director

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 21:10  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

Is the merger of L.B. Landry and O. Perry Walker a good idea?

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 21:10  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

The merger of O. Perry Walker and L.B. Landry was madeofficial Tuesday as a state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education committeemoved forward with the proposal first announced in late 2011.

There were numerous changes met with considerable opposition, including the schools' students joining for classes in Landry's new $56 million building, as well as the namechange to Landry Walker.

Students showed support for the merger this week by donning Landry Walker t-shirts with its new slogan: "Together.

Delgado names baseball coach Joe Scheuermann next athletic director

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 20:04  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

Delgado has appointed the program's third athletic director, baseball coach Joe Scheuermann.

The son of program founder Louis "Rags" Scheuermann will maintain his role as baseball coach that he's held since 1990, and take over as athletic director July 1 for Tommy Smith, who will retire June 30 after 27 years at the helm and 31 total at Delgado.

"It's a great honor to be given the opportunity to lead and continue the great tradition of Delgado athletics," Joe Scheuermann said in a news release.

New Orleans Zephyrs vs Oklahoma City Redhawks, Game 2: Live Updates

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 20:04  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

The New Orleans Zephyrs (36-37) will take on the Oklahoma City Redhawks (37-32) on Wednesday night at Zephyr Field in Game 2 of a 4-game homestand. The Zephyrs lost Tuesday night, 3-1.



Here's the Z's lineup:

CF - Kevin Mattison
SS - Donovan Solano
RF - Bryan Petersen
3B - Nick Green
1B - Joe Mahoney
2B - Gil Velazquez
DH - Jake Smolinski
C - Kyle Skipworth
LF - Gorkys Hernandez

Duane Below (3-2, 2.31 ERA) will pitch for the Zephyrs.

Follow along in the comments below for live updates.

Former New Orleans baseball player Gene Freese dies at age 79

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 20:04  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

After spending the last 60 years of his life in New Orleans, former Major League Baseball player Gene Freese passed away Wednesday morning from natural causes at the age of 79.

The man who claims to have given Pete Rose his "Charlie Hustle" nickname never left the Crescent City after spending the early part of his career playing for the New Orleans Pelicans -- a Double-A, Minor-League team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates during Freese's tenure with the organization.

Southern players will report to preseason camp July 31

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 19:07  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

Southern’s first preseason football camp under Dawson Odums will begin July 31 when players report to the A.W. Mumford Field House.

The Jaguars will conduct their first practice at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 1.

Southern’s first practice in full pads is set for Aug. 3 at 3:30 p.m. followed by the first of six scheduled two-a-day practices Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The final preseason scrimmage is slated for 9 a.m. Aug 17. The Jaguars will then gather for their team photo in A.W.

Plaquemine defensive lineman Davon Godchaux offered by LSU

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 17:54  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

Saying it has been quite a week for Plaquemine High defensive lineman Davon Godchaux would be an understatement.

Godchaux received a scholarship offer from LSU on Wednesday afternoon. The offer comes four days after the 6-foot-4, 265-pound senior-to-be received an offer from another SEC power, defending national champion Alabama.

“This one is shocking for me,” Godchaux said. “The coaches had said all along they were evaluating me, so I figured it (offer) wouldn’t come until next month at the LSU camp.

Navy football players charged in sex assault

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 17:50  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

One current and two former U.S. Naval Academy football players face rape and other charges stemming from an alleged attack on a female midshipman, the Navy said.

Country Day's Scott Plaisance talks about his recruitment process

Written by  |  Wednesday, 19 June 2013 17:50  |  Published in Louisiana Sports News

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