Sports

Ms. Melissa Aubert, Behavior Strategist, was invited to bring 5th and 6th grade students from Sixth Ward Elementary to participate in a surprise news announcement for one of the New Orleans Pelicans' player. Students were afforded an opportunity to watch NO Pelicans' team players practice. Following the practice, students and newscasters made a surprise announcement to one valued player.

Coach Gentry, team players, mascot and cheerleaders interacted with students. Players practiced drills with students while encouraging team work. Students received Jr NBA t-shirts and were applauded for their great behavior and assistance with the surprise announcement.

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By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

The St. James Wildcat football team suffered a 63-7 loss at home to the De La Salle Cavaliers in a battle for first place in the District 10-3A race.

De La Salle, who improved their record to a perfect 7-0 on the season, made a statement as they took advantage of three blocked punts that went for touchdowns. Meanwhile St. James fell to 6-2 and 2-1 in league play.

The Cavaliers, who are ranked No. 1 in the latest LHSAA Class 3A state poll, control their own destiny in reaching their goal of winning the District 10-3A title.

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By Jim Henderson

The St. James Wildcats handed the undefeated Donaldsonville Tigers their first loss of the season last Friday as the ‘Cats scratched and clawed their way to a 26-22 victory.

The game was played at Donaldsonville’s Floyd Boutte Memorial Stadium and the Wildcats needed a defensive play, where a Tiger pass was tipped out of the end zone in the final seconds to secure the win.

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This Week Bulldogs set to play St. Michael at Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge

By David Reynaud

After trailing 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Parkview Baptist Eagles used a ceaseless rushing attack to claw their way back in last Friday’s District 6-4A opener against the Lutcher Bulldogs.

Played in Lutcher, the Bulldogs led all but the last five minutes as the Eagles scored late to tie it 27-28, and most thought with the PAT the game would be tied and possibly decided in overtime.

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By SCC Media Student

The Comets bounced back from their only loss of the season by dominating the Lusher Lions 45-0 at Drew Brees Family Field last Friday night. The Comets record improves to 5-1.

The Comets were led by sophomore running back Philip Tran. Tran rushed for 54 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also caught for 74 yards and 1 touchdown. He had a total of 255 all purpose yards. "The injuries made me step up and play hard. There was not much pressure once I got a few snaps."

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After defeating two 5A opponents this season, the Comets fell short of knocking off a third as they suffered their first loss of the season to the East Ascension Spartans Friday night in Gonzales by a score of 21-2. The Comets are now 4-1 for the season.

On the Comets first drive, the Comets threw an interception giving the Spartans good field position. The Spartans were able to capitalize with a 52 yard touchdown run by Jimel London. In the middle of the first quarter, defensive end Gavin St. Pierre forced a Spartan fumble and it was recovered by defensive back Bryce Authement. The Comets were unable to capitalize on the turnover.

By Jim Henderson Sportswriter

The St. James Lady Wildcat Volleyball team remained winless in District 5-IV play after dropping two more league matches to St. Charles Catholic and to Haynes Academy.

Against St. Charles, the Lady 'Cats dropped a 25-6, 25-15, 25-7 decision.

Nyla Batiste led the Lady 'Cats with 24 assists. Teammates Kailah Vedo had three kills and Raysher Lewis had six blocks.

Ke'Asia Simoneaux fired four aces and Brianna Emery led the defense with 17 digs.

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