by George Mahl Sports Editor

Lady Cats drop district opener to Ellender

The Destrehan Lady Cats dropped its district opener to Ellender last Friday night, 55-35. Johynneshia Luckett finished with 10 points for the Lady Wildcats. Brittany Clark had five points in the loss to the Lady Patriots. Destrehan’s offense struggled throughout the game.

They only scored in double digits in one quarter. Ellender outscored them 22-9 in the first quarter.

-By George Mahl

Eagles win at American Press Tournament

The Reserve Christian Eagles made it two in a row in the American Press Tournament with a 83-73 victory over Pensacola, Fla (High School). The Eagles jumped out to a 22-8 lead in the first quarter. Pensacola mounted a comeback in the second half, but made free throws by Demond “Tweety” Carter down the stretch sealed the victory for Reserve Christian.

-By George Mahl

HHS Lady Tigers defeat OP Walker

The Hahnville Lady Tigers picked up a non-district victory Thursday afternoon over O.P Walker in New Orleans. The Lady Tigers were led by Marquita Hill, who finished with 20 points, as well as Shunta Isaac, who also contributed with 20 points. Whitney Scott finished with 10 points in the victory. Hahnville stepped up its defense in the third quarter by allowing only six points.

-By George Mahl

LaPlace native named to All-Sun Belt team

LaPlace native and ULL place kicker Sean Comiskey has been named to the All-Sun Belt team for 2003. He was a perfect 10 of 10 on field goals in SBC play this year and accumulated the most scoring points by any SBC kicker (53). He also made 12 of 15 field goals during the season. His only misses were from 52, 50 and 43 yards.

-By George Mahl

Wildcats pick up win at Brusly Tournamet

The St. James Wildcats picked up a victory in the Brusly Tournament with an 86-45 win over Louisiana New School. Ron Narcisse led the way for St. James by scoring 15 points. Also contributing in the victory for the Wildcats was Jerrell Price and Nick Narcisse. Price finished with 10 points, while Nick Narcisse added eight. St. James held LNS to only four points in the third.

-By George Mahl

Nokia Prep Classic

tickets on sale at Superdome

Tickets are on sale at the Superdome Box Office or Ticketmaster outlets for the Nokia Sugar Bowl Prep Classic. The price for tickets will increase to $10.00 (General Admission) $11.00 (Reserve Admission) $15 (Suite Admission). For suite admission, a ticket must be purchased. Log on to Ticketmaster.com for more info on this event. For more info, log on to ticketmaster.com. Please check with your school to find out more information on getting tickets.

-By George Mahl

University fall to Reserve Christian

Even LSU signee Glen Davis could not stop the Reserve Christian Eagles from defeating University in the second night of the American Press Tournament. The Eagles scored the final seven points to defeat the Cubs, 72-65 in Lake Charles. George Brozos led Reserve Christian with 22 points, while Demond “Tweety” Carter finished with 18 points and Marlon Brumfield had 19.

-By George Mahl

Eagles fall to Peabody

After going 2-0 in the American Press Tournament, the Reserve Christian Eagles fell to Peabody this past Saturday. A barrage of 3-point shots by Reserve Christian (16-2) could not come back from an 18-point deficit. Reserve Christian hit eight 3-point shots and were led by sophomore Demond “Tweety” Carter, who finished with 24 points and hit six three-point bombs.

-By George Mahl

Saints fall to Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints’ playoff hopes got a severe setback on Sunday when the Black and Gold dropped a division game to the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneeers.

Quarterbak Aaron Brooks added four fumbles to his team high of 13 for the season. He has lost nine fumbles this year.

In addition, running back Deuce McAlister’s was held to 69 yards on 20 carries to end his nine game streak of running for 100 or more yards in a game.

The Saints (6-7) face the New York Giants next Sunday night on an ESPN game.

-By Jerry LePre