The ROUX HEADLINES AND EVENTS
By Coach Mike Kuhn
The Roux’s Top Ten Teams:
1.Glen Oaks High School-(25-1) (0-1 out of state)-Have won 24 in state games in a row. High flying Brian Williams leads a potent starting 5. They have begun district 3-0 and a big game against Istrouma awaits Friday. They also play Zachary on the 6th and South Lafourche in the HOF.
2.Christian Life Academy-(16-4) (6-2 out of state) (0-1 HOF)- This is a team that is running through district. They have done it with a balanced scoring attack led by Langston Galloway and Patrick Robinson. They did let a game against Zwolle in the Many HOF slip away, but they still have to be considered up there with the best. The crusaders will play Northside at Comeaux’s HOF Saturday.
3.St. Thomas Aquinas-(21-7) (1-1 out of state)-Raymone Andrews and c/o 2011 Guard Zaverael Jackson have led Aquinas to a 7 game winning streak and an undefeated district start. They stand 8-0 in district and should walk away with another district championship. This will be a tough game in the playoffs.
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LSU High School Hall of Fame Preview
On Saturday February 7th, several of the areas top teams will face off in the annual LSU Hall Of Fame Games. While most of us wanted to see Glen Oaks’ boys vs Christian Life Academy’s boys, which will not happen this year, we still have a chance to witness some of the area’s best teams and players. This year’s event will feature 3 boys’ and 3 girls’ games. Here’s a look at the day’s games:
Session 1
1st Game
University High vs Southern Lab Girls
Battle of the area’s lab schools will feature the #1 ranked 1A Southern Lab Kittens vs the 5th ranked 2A Uhigh Cubs. Southern Lab (25-3) is led by a senior trio of guard Jean Spears, guard Nikki Talbert, and center Ty Stamply. Spears and Stampley are the main scorers on the Kittens squad and Talbert is a solid defensive player who won the district defensive MVP last season as a Junior. Uhigh will counter with a young team led by Junior guard Whitney Bibbins who averages 28 ppg and Senior Samantha Studrawa. The Cubs also start Junior guard Amanda Hardy and 8th grade pg Diamond Jackson. Two questions to be asked in this game, can Southern stop Bibbins and can Uhigh stop the inside scoring of the 6’0” Stampley?
2nd Game
Episcopal vs Plaquemine Boys
The 5th ranked Episcopal Knights are coming off a big district win over Dunham and will face the #4 ranked 3A team from Plaquemine. The Green Devils are coming off a semifinal finish last season and returned everybody from that team. They have began the season 22-2 and are led by Seniors Ryan Travis, Deryl Lewis, and Marquel Robinson. The Knights were 25-3 before losing to PCC and are led by 6’8 Senior JL Lewis who averages 21 ppg and 11 rpg. Nick Bierman also has helped lead the Knights with his ball handling and 3pt shooting from the pg position. This should be a good game between these two highly rated teams.
3rd Game
Episcopal vs Dehnam Springs Girls
The 3rd ranked Episcopal girls’ squad takes on 5A opponent Dehnam Springs. Episcopal is led this season by 2 time All State PG Taylor Mims who is averaging 17 ppg and 7 apg, along with C Ericka Brundage who averages 10 ppg and 10 rpg. The 5th ranked Yellow Jackets have provided their fans with some exciting wins this season beating the likes of Walker, West Monroe, and Capitol at Capitol. They are led by Senior 6’2” Center Lacey Brasseaux and Junior Guard Bunny Scott.
2nd Session
1st Game
St Amant vs Istrouma
St Amant coming off wins over East Ascension and Hahnville will face a tough opponent in the Istrouma Indians. St Amant is led by Senior G Brandon Morris and high flying F Rashoun Claiborne. Add to this mix 6’7 C Junior Steve Fulkerson and you have a dangerous team. The Indians have been up and down this season but can play with anyone in the state. They are led by Jr G Ronald McGhee who is averaging 21 ppg and is a deadly 3 pt shooter. He along with SR defensive stopper G Dexter Bryant and Jr post player Stephen Jackson will try to shut down the Gator trio.
2nd Game
Glen Oaks vs South Lafourche
Glen Oaks, the #1 team in 4A and maybe the state, will be trying to make a state ment in this game. Some fans still do not believe the hype so the panthers have something to prove. 6’5” Jr F Brian Williams will lead the Panthers with his 25 ppg and 12 rpg. Soph Trye Drye will also bring a long armed post presence to the matchup to go along with GO’s trio of quick guards. South Lafourche is the #4 ranked team in 5A and are coming off a loss to district rival Thibodaux. S LA only has 2 other losses which are to Terrebonne and a 1 pt loss to East Ascension. They are a balanced team who will face their biggest challenge of the season.
3rd Game
St Michaels vs Walker Girls
Big time girls game pitting the #1 team in 4A, St Michaels vs the #3 team in 5A Walker. These two teams have faced off once before this season with Walker taking a 37-35 victory and handing the 30-1 Warriors their only lose. The Warriors will be led by their four 1000 point career scorers. Junior Guards Jeanne Kinney, KK Babbin, and Senior post players Jasmine Scott and Carol Constatine have all eclipsed the century scoring mark. Walker will counter with Post player Hannah Fohne, Guard Williams, and athlete Romito. Will St Michaels get revenge or will the Ladycats continue holding on to the bragging rights.
On Saturday February 7th, several of the areas top teams will face off in the annual LSU Hall Of Fame Games. While most of us wanted to see Glen Oaks’ boys vs Christian Life Academy’s boys, which will not happen this year, we still have a chance to witness some of the area’s best teams and players. This year’s event will feature 3 boys’ and 3 girls’ games. Here’s a look at the day’s games:
Session 1
1st Game
University High vs Southern Lab Girls
Battle of the area’s lab schools will feature the #1 ranked 1A Southern Lab Kittens vs the 5th ranked 2A Uhigh Cubs. Southern Lab (25-3) is led by a senior trio of guard Jean Spears, guard Nikki Talbert, and center Ty Stamply. Spears and Stampley are the main scorers on the Kittens squad and Talbert is a solid defensive player who won the district defensive MVP last season as a Junior. Uhigh will counter with a young team led by Junior guard Whitney Bibbins who averages 28 ppg and Senior Samantha Studrawa. The Cubs also start Junior guard Amanda Hardy and 8th grade pg Diamond Jackson. Two questions to be asked in this game, can Southern stop Bibbins and can Uhigh stop the inside scoring of the 6’0” Stampley?
2nd Game
Episcopal vs Plaquemine Boys
The 5th ranked Episcopal Knights are coming off a big district win over Dunham and will face the #4 ranked 3A team from Plaquemine. The Green Devils are coming off a semifinal finish last season and returned everybody from that team. They have began the season 22-2 and are led by Seniors Ryan Travis, Deryl Lewis, and Marquel Robinson. The Knights were 25-3 before losing to PCC and are led by 6’8 Senior JL Lewis who averages 21 ppg and 11 rpg. Nick Bierman also has helped lead the Knights with his ball handling and 3pt shooting from the pg position. This should be a good game between these two highly rated teams.
3rd Game
Episcopal vs Dehnam Springs Girls
The 3rd ranked Episcopal girls’ squad takes on 5A opponent Dehnam Springs. Episcopal is led this season by 2 time All State PG Taylor Mims who is averaging 17 ppg and 7 apg, along with C Ericka Brundage who averages 10 ppg and 10 rpg. The 5th ranked Yellow Jackets have provided their fans with some exciting wins this season beating the likes of Walker, West Monroe, and Capitol at Capitol. They are led by Senior 6’2” Center Lacey Brasseaux and Junior Guard Bunny Scott.
2nd Session
1st Game
St Amant vs Istrouma
St Amant coming off wins over East Ascension and Hahnville will face a tough opponent in the Istrouma Indians. St Amant is led by Senior G Brandon Morris and high flying F Rashoun Claiborne. Add to this mix 6’7 C Junior Steve Fulkerson and you have a dangerous team. The Indians have been up and down this season but can play with anyone in the state. They are led by Jr G Ronald McGhee who is averaging 21 ppg and is a deadly 3 pt shooter. He along with SR defensive stopper G Dexter Bryant and Jr post player Stephen Jackson will try to shut down the Gator trio.
2nd Game
Glen Oaks vs South Lafourche
Glen Oaks, the #1 team in 4A and maybe the state, will be trying to make a state ment in this game. Some fans still do not believe the hype so the panthers have something to prove. 6’5” Jr F Brian Williams will lead the Panthers with his 25 ppg and 12 rpg. Soph Trye Drye will also bring a long armed post presence to the matchup to go along with GO’s trio of quick guards. South Lafourche is the #4 ranked team in 5A and are coming off a loss to district rival Thibodaux. S LA only has 2 other losses which are to Terrebonne and a 1 pt loss to East Ascension. They are a balanced team who will face their biggest challenge of the season.
3rd Game
St Michaels vs Walker Girls
Big time girls game pitting the #1 team in 4A, St Michaels vs the #3 team in 5A Walker. These two teams have faced off once before this season with Walker taking a 37-35 victory and handing the 30-1 Warriors their only lose. The Warriors will be led by their four 1000 point career scorers. Junior Guards Jeanne Kinney, KK Babbin, and Senior post players Jasmine Scott and Carol Constatine have all eclipsed the century scoring mark. Walker will counter with Post player Hannah Fohne, Guard Williams, and athlete Romito. Will St Michaels get revenge or will the Ladycats continue holding on to the bragging rights.