Sports

By Glynn Harris

Ron and Tes Jolly operate a farm in east-central Alabama. Tes is a nationally-known wildlife photographer while Ron works for the state of Alabama and is an award winning outdoors writer.

I read an article by Ron in the July-August issue of Turkey Country magazine, published by the National Wild Turkey Federation. This article hit home because the problems the Jolly’s are having on their Alabama farm mimics the problems land owners, hunting lease members and the general public are also having here in Louisiana.

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By Glynn Harris

Ruston’s Greg Terzia is a serious bass fisherman. He regularly competes in tournaments and has won his share of them.

Last week, Terzia was fishing an event at Lake D’Arbonne when he set the hook in the jaw of a 6 pound bass.

“I was using a Wobblehead when the bass sucked it in,” said Terzia. “This time of year, this lure can be dynamite, especially if you don’t like to fish deeper water. You’ll have better luck with the Wobblehead in fairly shallow water, two to eight feet deep.”

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The 2017-2018 Jena High Gold Dusters won top awards at the annual UDA (Universal Dance Association) Camp at the University of Louisiana at Monroe earlier this month: front row Rachel Evans, Co-Captain Sidney Gresham, Captain Michaela Hulsey and Co-Captain Madison Erwin and back row Aliyah Barton, Laura Peters, Heather Schrock, Kensly Mason, Tori Ainsworth, Alyssa Howard and Olivia Walker.

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What began as an idea on the heart and mind of one man to fill a need in the community has now become a reality with over a dozen youth and adults involved in the IronHead Youth Development Program, Inc. in Jena, but the kids need the help of the community for the program to continue.

The IronHead Y.D.P. is currently selling t-shirts to help fund the program as well as accepting donations. Before giving, community members might say – “But what is this program all about?” Founder LaJerrick “L.J.” Taylor says an IronHead is someone who embodies the program’s mission statement: Invigorate, Respect, Optimal Health, Nourishment, Honor, Encouragement, Ambition, Dream.

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LaSalle Parish 4-H Activities Day concluded on Friday, May 12, 2017. Over 160 youth qualified to participate in the event.

This year’s theme, well there was no theme. LaSalle Parish 4-H Jr. Leadership Club brainstormed ideas and implemented a plan. The activities selected were very hands-on and several were youth-led.

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Honored for winning dual championships

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, along with State Representative Terry Brown – District 22, greets and congratulates the LaSalle High School Lady Tigers and Tigers – the Class 1A State Champions in softball and baseball - at the Louisiana Capitol Building in Baton Rouge last Wednesday, May 31st.

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Cheerleaders – front row (left to right) Zy Wilson, Kinley Clark, Emily Drewett (Captain), Bailey Turnage (Co-Captain), Krysta Harville (Co-Captain), Madeleine Haddad and Areonna Cooper and back row (l to r) Cambrie McDowell, Jordyn Gresham, Katelin Ratcliff, Alli Tradewell and Anna Hailey.

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Football (All District and Coaches Awards) – front row (l to r) Jacob Chandler (HM – Offensive Line), Daniel Curry (HM – Linebacker), Craig Walker (First Team – Kicker), Johnathan Brown (HM – Defensive Back), Parker Fink (Defensive MVP and First Team – Tight End and Defensive End), Hunter Nolan (Most Improved and Second Team – Offensive Line) and Lamar Farris (Offensive MVP and Second Team – Quarterback) and back row (l to r) Devin DeLaSalle (HM – Defensive Line), Aaron Boyette (Coach’s Award and Second Team – Offensive Line), Troy Dangerfield (First Team – Linebacker), Shaun Todd (Second Team – Defensive Back and Punter), Jaray Jenkins (MVP and First Team – WR, Flex and Return Specialist), Zyrek Norl (HM – Defensive Back), Chico Savage (Second Team – Running Back), Trelon Jones (Second Team – Running Back) and Braylon Bignar (HM – Linebacker).

LaSalle Parish’s first Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics was held last week on May 17 at the LaSalle Parish Courthouse in Jena. The one-mile run began and ended at the courthouse.

The Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run, or LETR, unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Louisiana. Torch Run efforts to raise funds include collecting corporate sponsorships, selling T-shirts, running and hosting unique fundraising events.

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LaSalle Tiger Cullen Wise introduces himself to the crowd as fellow Tiger Avery Reed receives a medallion from Joe Rachal with LEDD (LaSalle Economic Development District) in the Dixie Center Courtyard during the “Sweep the Diamond Celebration” on Friday evening in Olla. The celebration was held in honor of the LaSalle High baseball and softball teams winning state titles and included a parade, banquet, door prizes, a DJ and a presentation of commemorative medallions and t-shirts.

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