Rodrick Anderson, Author at American Press

Jim Gazzolo

Jim Gazzolo column: Cowboys have a lot on the line

With giant chips on their shoulders, the Cowboys began their redemption tour Wednesday as camp officially opened. Coming off an all-time disappointing season, McNeese State ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 8:00 am

McNeese Sports

Underway: Rain causes delay, but Cowboys take first step

A few hours delayed, but the Cowboys’ latest rebuild is officially under construction. To beat the heat and storms of summer afternoons, the McNeese State ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8:04 pm

high-school Sports

Dodgers choose Myers, former Jennings standout drafted in 9th round

On Monday, former Jennings High School standout Kole Myers became the second Southwest Louisiana product taken in the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft. Myers, a 6-1, ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:30 am

high-school Sports

DeBarge drafted by Twins 33rd overall in MLB Amateur draft

Just as the first round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft was about to close Sunday night, former Barbe High School standout Kyle DeBarge ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Monday, July 15, 2024 5:19 pm

high-school Sports

American Press Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Iowa benefits from Guillory’s leadership

In his four years at Iowa High School, Luke Guillory grew into a leader everywhere he went. His academic excellence and athletic skills landed him ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:20 am

high-school Sports

American Press Female Scholar Athlete of the Year: Competition only prescription Hudler needs

South Beauregard High School graduate Kenzie Hudler knew from a young age that her pursuit of sports excellence had to go hand in hand with ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:17 am

high-school Sports

American Press Female Athlete of the Year: Losing not an option for two-sports star Norris

From a young age, Kelly Norris loved sports and didn’t like to lose. It propelled her to become a stellar two-sport athlete at Rosepine High ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Friday, July 5, 2024 9:28 am

high-school Football

American Press Male Athlete of the Year: Montet finds football, wrestling go hand in hand

Whether it was on the wrestling mat or gridiron, Graham Montet’s opponents were going to end up on the ground. The two-time state wrestling champion ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Friday, July 5, 2024 9:25 am

high-school Sports

Spooner short in bid for Olympics

Trinity Spooner’s Olympic dreams will have to wait another four years. At the USA Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, she made a ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:05 pm

Sports

Gumbeaux Gators finish first half of season with walkoff win

The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators kept their hot streak alive Wednesday with a 4-3 walk-off win over the Acadiana Cane Cutters at McNeese State’s Joe ... Read more

by Rodrick Anderson, Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:36 pm

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