ZACHARY – Zachary three-star defensive back Tyler Judson feels like he’s got a good sense of humor, and following an unofficial visit to Ole Miss in June, he decided to unleash some of it on his unsuspecting parents.
Zachary High and Central High finished at opposite ends of the Class 5A playoffs last season, but the schools will begin their 2018 quest for distinction with several factors in common.
ZACHARY – Much like Zachary High sprinter Indya Jackson hones in on the finish line, Broncos track and field coach Chris Carrier is quick getting to the point when talking about the awards that have come his way since the end of the season.
Perhaps it was a premonition.
ZACHARY – Two of the biggest reasons that contributed to Zachary wide receiver Chandler Whitfield’s recent commitment to Nicholls State revolved around two central factors.
ZACHARY -- Zachary nearly dominated every one of the 7-on-7 matchups it hosted on Wednesday.
ZACHARY – Zachary basketball coach Jon McClinton was looking for a measuring stick in his team’s final summer league game.
ZACHARY – Zachary’s Keilon Brown has the chance to do something unique: start all four years at quarterback in the highest classification Louisiana has to offer.
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DENHAM SPRINGS – It’s the ultimate show of respect for a talented baseball player.
ZACHARY -- Zachary was without its starting quarterback Keilon Brown for half of Wednesday’s 7-on-7 games, but the Broncos shined on both sides of the ball regardless.The Broncos combined to throw for 681 yards on 46 of 85 passing in four games against Broadmoor, Woodlawn, Dutchtown and Dist…
BATON ROUGE -- A lot has happened to Zachary’s girls’ basketball program since its best showing in just over two decades.
Newly named Live Oak baseball coach Jesse Cassard didn’t feel the need to belabor the point.
To the folks who passionately root for District 4-5A teams and & Louisiana: In a quick and easy pair of words, thank you.
Central navigated the District 4-5A season unscathed, while Live Oak managed to create some late-season momentum in league play. As a result of their strong district performances, the Lady Wildcats and Eagles claimed the largest share of the spots on the 2018 All-District 4-5A team.
Dominating one of the best districts in the state tends to yield some rewards. Which explains why most of Zachary’s starting lineup and the Broncos’ top pitchers landed on the All-District 4-5A first team that was unveiled Monday.
ZACHARY -- Champions are tough to knock off their throne.
BATON ROUGE -- Zachary came out on top over John Curtis Christian and District 4-5A rival Scotlandville for the Class 5A State Track & Field championship on Saturday at Bernie Moore Stadium.
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BATON ROUGE -- Zachary senior Kristian Jackson took time to reflect after stepping off the awards podium for the final time of her high school career at the Louisiana High School Athletic Associations's Class 3A-5A State Track and Field Meet at LSU's Bernie Moore Track Stadium.
ZACHARY – A major emphasis for Central coming into its weekend showdown with No. 1 seed and District 4-5A rival in the Class 5A state quarterfinals was limiting mistakes and taking advantage of any openings the Broncos happened to present.
Central navigated the regular season effectively, notching 21 wins, finishing second in District 4-5A and earning a top-8 seed in the Class 5A playoffs.
When his family situation changed, Greg Briggs knew it was time to follow his heart, which is something Jesse Cassard can certainly relate to.
ZACHARY -- If this was the end of the road, Central Lafourche coach Simon Badeaux took solace that his club lost to the state’s best team.
ZACHARY -- When Zachary’s Joey Blanchard connected for a 6th-inning homerun on a 1-and-2 curveball on Friday, the third baseman dropped his bat, took two steps up the baseline with a raised fist and hearty smile.
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ZACHARY -- It was business as usual as Zachary opened the Class 5A playoffs.
By the time the playoffs arrive, there aren’t really supposed to be any layups at the Class 5A level.
WATSON -- The Livingston Parish coaches knew their teams faced an uphill climb in an effort to unseat Zachary as the District 4-5A champion.
WATSON -- Walker and Denham Springs High picked up second- and third-place finishes at the District 4-5A Track & Field Meet on Wednesday.
WATSON -- Zachary ran away with the title at the District 4-5A Meet at Live Oak on Wednesday.
WATSON – It’s safe to say Sean Burrell had plenty to do with Zachary’s success at the District 4-5A Track and Field Meet on Wednesday at Live Oak.
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ZACHARY -- Buried by a 7–run Zachary 1st inning, Live Oak never recovered Tuesday on the way to an 11-2 loss, the Eagles’ sixth in their last seven games.
CENTRAL -- In the span of less than 24 hours Zachary – the nation’s No. 13 ranked team according to MaxPreps.com – went from one extreme to another.
DENHAM SPRINGS -- Zachary overcame a season-high seven errors to edge Denham Springs High in a wild 6-5 thriller on Thursday.
Playoffs are a time for clichés. And the thing is, that’s the perfect time for them.
ZACHARY -- Ashley Lopez and Carsyn Martel came through with clutch two-run doubles in consecutive innings to help Zachary rally past U-High for a 7-3 victory on Tuesday.
CENTRAL -- Safe to say Central is ready for the 2018 postseason.
ZACHARY -- There are a lot of reasons why Zachary has climbed to the top of the Class 5A rankings this season. When the Broncos put all of those reasons together like they did Thursday against Walker, it makes for the kind of outcome the teams reached.
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