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Radio logs for Dec. 12

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:18am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the police department at 985-380-4605.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

7:27 a.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Alarm.

8:11 a.m. 1000 block of Susan Court; Assistance.

9:38 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.

10:33 a.m. Marguerite Street and Victor II Boulevard; Traffic incident.

11:44 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Traffic incident.

12 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.

1 p.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Arrest.

1:02 p.m. Myrtle Street and La. 182; Stalled vehicle.

1:20 p.m. 700 block of Greenwood Street; Animal complaint.

1:24 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Investigation.

2:13 p.m. 200 block of Amelia Street; Complaint.

4:53 p.m. 800 block of Fourth Street; Disturbance.

5:07 p.m. 800 block of Front Street; Alarm.

5:38 p.m. 700 block of Railroad Avenue; Theft.

5:59 p.m. La. 70; Reckless driver.

5:59 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Disturbance.

6:21 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.

6:42 p.m. 500 block of Franklin Street; Complaint.

8:01 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.

8:15 p.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.

8:45 p.m. 700 block of Bush Street; Juvenile problem.

11:51 p.m. 500 block of Third Street; Theft.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

12:08 a.m. 1000 block of Shaw Drive; Complaint.

12:32 a.m. Levee Road and Sixth Street; Suspicious subject.

1 a.m. 900 block of Florence Street; Medical.

4:28 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driver.

Morgan City High School holds alumni baseball game and home run derby

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:15am

Morgan City High School held its alumni baseball game and home run derby Oct. 27 at Tiger Diamond. Above are alumni and current players, who helped with the event.

CCHS boys win in rout; MCHS girls fall by 1

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:12am

MCHS boys finish 3rd at HLB's tourney

Staff Report

Central Catholic routed Houma Christian 78-32 in nondistrict action in Morgan City Friday.
Central Catholic led 25-6 after a quarter, 50-11 at halftime and 65-18 after three quarters.
Brooks Thomas led four Eagles in double figures with 17 points. Other Central Catholic scorers were Elijah Swan, 12; Taylor Blanchard and D.J. Lewis, 11 each; Davidyione Bias, nine; Tyler Smith, seven; Kye Morgel, five; Demonrick Blackburn, four; and Bentley Alcina, two.
Central Catholic (4-3) won’t return to action until Thursday when it begins play in Patterson’s tournament.
Morgan City finishes third at HLB’s tourney
Morgan City finished third at H.L. Bourgeois’ Gene Simmons Memorial Tournament Saturday, defeating Ellender 59-49 in the third-place game.
While Morgan City trailed just 4-3 in a low-scoring first quarter, the Tigers took the lead in the second period, outscoring Ellender 24-12 for a 27-16 halftime lead. Morgan City extended its lead to 40-25 after three quarters.
Jared Singleton led four Tigers in double figures with 17 points. Other Morgan City scorers were Deondre Grogan, 13; Kerwin Francois, 11; Devonta Grogan, 10; Tyland Boatman, seven; and Nylan Francis and Zion Landry, two each.
Morgan City slipped to the third-place game after falling in the tournament semifinals to Westgate 49-44 in overtime Friday.
The Tigers hit six three-pointers in the loss.
Deondre Grogan led Morgan City with 11 points. Other Morgan City scorers were Singleton and Francois, nine each; Francis and Boatman, six each; and Devonta Grogan, three.
Morgan City (7-3) will re-turn to action Monday when it hosts Centerville.
E.D. White routs
Berwick
Berwick fell to E.D. White 65-26 on the road Friday.
Blain Louviere led Berwick with nine points, two rebound, two assists and one steal. Other top Berwick contributors were Dayton Clark, six points, one rebound and one assist; Don’Quan Tillman, four points, two rebounds and one assist; Jamerson Williams, two points, two rebounds and one steal; Chris Jones, two points, one rebound and two steals; Keyon Singleton, one point, two rebounds and one steal; Keon Carbin, one point and two rebounds; Hilton Span, one point, one rebound and one assist; and George Boston, three rebounds.
Berwick (0-10) will return to action Thursday when it begins play in Patterson’s tournament.
Plaquemine edges
MCHS (girls)
Plaquemine High edged Morgan City 47-46 at Morgan City High School Friday.
While Morgan City led 12-4 after a quarter, Plaquemine outscored the home team 16-9 in the second period and trailed 21-20 at halftime. Plaquemine led 38-34 after three quarters, and while Morgan City outscored Plaquemine 12-9 in the fourth quarter, it wasn’t enough.
Sh’Diamond Holly led Morgan City with 18 points, while Deryon Johnson also reached double figures with 10. Other Morgan City scorers were Nikeisha Paddio, nine; Anaria Clark and Haylie Crappell, three each; India Richardson, two; and Mariah Pleasant, one.
Morgan City (3-6) will re-turn to action Wednesday when it travels to face West-gate.
Berwick beats
Westminster (girls)
The Berwick Lady Panthers defeated Westminster 43-22 on the road Friday.
Madison Carline led Berwick with 26 points. Other Berwick scorers were Madison Billiot, seven; Lauren Skinner and Ariana Jones, four each; and Tamara Whitehead, two.
Berwick (3-4) will return to action Tuesday when it hosts St. John.

Inaugural Guatemala Missions Tournament held at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 10:05am

The inaugural Guatemala Missions Tournament was held Sept. 22 at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild near Patterson.

Tigers rebuilding in 2018-19 under Hartman

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:51am

GEOFF STOUTE

gstoute@daily-review.com

After coming in this season to lead the Morgan City High School Tigers following one of its most successful seasons in recent years, first-year boys basketball coach Herman Hartman Jr. said he is focused on the present of the program and the future, not the past.
“I’m not holding last year against them or for them,” Hartman said early this season. “This is a new day, a new season, new coach, new philosophies, new system, so we’re growing and we’re going through the growing pains as we get to know each other and building on the foundation that I’ve laid down.”
A year ago, Morgan City finished 25-7 with a co-District 7-4A championship. The Tigers advanced to the second round of the postseason, falling to Edna Karr in Coach Terence McCutcheon’s lone season leading the squad.
While the Tigers lost multiple seniors from that squad, including Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State honorable mention selections Taaj Daniels and Tywaun Walker (a Northern New Mexico College signee), the Tigers do return some talent this year.
Senior Jared Singleton was a second-team all-district selection, while sophomore forward Devonta Grogan was named to the All-Defensive Team.
Singleton is joined by fellow seniors Deondre Grogan and Kerwin Francois.
Hartman, a 1998 Morgan City High School graduate, has the Tigers off to a 6-2 mark in his first high school head coaching job. The Tigers have won four straight, heading into Friday’s semifinal contest at H.L. Bourgeois’ Gene Simmons Memorial Tournament.
Previously, Hartman coached on the middle school level where he said he had success at Paul Breaux Middle School in Lafayette.
“I’m just coming in with the knowledge that I have as a teacher and from growing up in the Morgan City High School basketball program,” he said.
His father, Herman Hartman Sr., was head basketball coach at both Morgan City High School and coached the women’s basketball team at Southern University.
As for his philosophy, Hartman said he defense would be key for Morgan City.
“Defense is definitely our main ingredient,” he said. “We have to play defense. I don’t believe in point matching. You got to stop the other team from scoring, but we also have to put the ball in the basket.”
Hartman said the Tigers do have some players who can score, though.
Hartman said while the Tigers are athletic, they are young and rebuilding.
“We only have three seniors,” he said. “The rest are juniors, sophomores and freshmen. … I believe we have a great group of kids, and like I said, we’re building on speed and on defense, and we’ll go from there.”
Singleton and Francois are the team’s shooting guards, and Nylan Francois is the team’s point guard this year.
Deondre Grogan is positioned at small forward, and Tyland Boatman is the team’s center.
Hartman said Devonta Grogan would play at power forward and center, too.
Two additions to this year’s squad who played in 2016 but not last year are shooting guard Derwin Canty and small forward/shooting guard Leo Garrett.
“Those are guys who will be key contributors,” Hartman said.
The Tigers’ schedule features notable games against at Division IV quarterfinalist Central Catholic on Dec. 18, home contests against Class 4A semifinalist Westgate on Dec. 28, Class 1A state champion White Castle on Jan. 3 and Class 5A quarterfinalist New Iberia Jan. 8 and an away game at defending Class 3A state champion Madison Prep Jan. 11.
Following H.L. Bourgeois’ tournament this weekend, Morgan City also will compete in New Iberia’s tournament next week.
“From knowing what I know and looking at the schedule, there’s some tough competition on the schedule,” Hartman said. “Each game is going to be a test that we will have to face, but we’ll take it one game at a time.”
In District 7-4A action, Morgan City will face South Terrebonne, Assumption, Ellender, Vandebilt Catholic and South Lafourche.
“As far as the district, I know that Assumption and Ellender are always top teams. E.D. White is always a good team that’s disciplined. Vandebilt, all of these teams are good teams, and disciplined.”

Morgan City High School defeats Central Lafourche 47-42

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:48am

Morgan City High School overcame a big first-quarter deficit Thursday for a 47-42 victory against Central Lafourche in opening-day action at H.L. Bourgeois’ Gene Simmons Memorial Basketball Tournament. Central Lafourche led 17-4 after a quarter, but Morgan City outscored Central Lafourche 18-9 in the second period. Central Lafourche led 26-22 at halftime. Morgan City continued its dominance in the third quarter, outscoring the Trojans 12-4 for a 34-30 lead after three quarters. The Tigers held a 13-12 fourth-quarter scoring advantage. Tyland Boatman led three Morgan City Tigers in double figures with 12 point. Other Morgan City scorers were Kerwin Francois,

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University of New Orleans signs five athletes to scholarships

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:46am

MCHS" Holly is among the signees

Staff Report

NEW ORLEANS –

University of New Orleans head volleyball coach Millicent Van Norden announced the signing of Sh’Diamond Holly, Nia St. Cyr, Isabelle Fuell, Trinity Jackson and Hannah Volpi.
Volpi and Jackson also will join the beach volleyball program.
Jackson (Monument, Colorado / Lewis Palmer High) is a dual-sport athlete. An outside hitter, Jackson won 28 matches with Lewis Palmer High School this season along with a state championship. Lewis Palmer finished sixth nationally. She also was voted the team’s MVP. A three-time all-state honoree (twice in Colorado and once in Iowa), she was honored by a conference all four seasons (twice in Colorado and twice in Iowa) of her high school career.
Jackson also received all-academic recognition with a 3.5 GPA this season.
“Trinity is an explosive and dynamic athlete,” Van Norden said in a news release. “She’s a six-rotation outside that can attack from anywhere on the court and also has great ball handling skills. She will make an immediate impact on the court indoor and outdoor with her high-level playing experience.”
Volpi is also a dual-sport athlete for the Privateers. Volpi (Metairie / Archbishop Chapelle High) was part of the team that went 35-12.
Volpi was an honoree on the Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic team and a member of the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association/Louisiana High School Coaches Association East All-Star team.
“I would describe Hannah as a volleyball ninja,” Van Norden said in the release. “She has the skill to play every position on the court and has the court presence and volleyball IQ to truly lead a team. Her athleticism and court savvy will bring the edge that we need to balance our offensive and defensive attack. Her speed on the sand will contribute to the depth and quality of athlete we need to contend.”
Holly (Morgan City / Morgan City High) was an All-District 8-III first-team selection after finishing her senior season with 489 kills and 275 digs. Holly added 100 total blocks (including 74 solo), 58 aces and 49 assists.
A Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association/Louisiana High School Coaches Association West All-Star selection, she tallied 1,387 career kills.
“Diamond is a raw talent,” Van Norden said in the release. “She has an infectious personality and great court presence. Her speed and power will be a tremendous asset to our program.”
St. Cyr (Belle Chase / Belle Chase High) hit .330 with 418 kills and added 199 total blocks as a middle. St. Cyr was a member of the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association/Louisiana High School Coaches Association East All-Star team and the 2018 4A Division II All-Academic team. She also played in the West Bank All-Star game.
“Nia will give us the size and depth that we need in the middle and right side of the court,” Van Norden said in the release. “She is tall and also has a very high vertical to make her point of contact even higher. Her strengths will be blocking and quick attacking to stabilize our system both offensively and defensively.”
A setter from Huntsville, Alabama, Fuell (Huntsville High) played club with NASA Volleyball.
An all-area recipient, Fuell led the Panthers to a No. 5 state ranking. She is a member of the national honors society and Mu Alpha Theta.
“Isabelle is a very calm and poised setter,” Van Norden said in the release. “She is a natural leader and stabilizer on the court. She can run a paced offense, defend and make good decisions in pressure situations. She will give us quality depth at her position and immediately elevate our level of play.”

Whooper sighting shows population is stable

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:42am

JOHN K. FLORES

Some of the best moments I’ve ever had in a duck blind or deer stand have been those instances when no game bird or animal was flying or moving. During those periods, I’ve often seen non-game species of birds and mammals I wasn’t likely to experience had I been blasting away at avian targets or on high alert for a big buck.
Take the time I was sitting on a tripod deer stand overlooking the marsh near Salt Point on East Cote Blanche Bay. Around midmorning, I watched an otter cross a little bayou. For some reason, it followed the trail I walked in on and curled underneath my stand and went to sleep.
I watched that otter for the better part of an hour until it suddenly woke and continued on its way. It was one of those special days in the stand that I didn’t fire a shot.
Recently, I had one of those special moments while on a lottery rice field hunt on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area property. One of my hopes and desires has been to see whooping cranes grace the skies of Louisiana again. What’s more, see it in my lifetime.
As a “young” senior, I figured my time was ticking, so the non-essential experimental populations that were first introduced in 2011 better get cracking adapting, maturing and nesting here in the state.
My buddy Rick and I were, as they say, “shooting the bull,” around 9 a.m., when something big and white caught my eye out beyond our decoys.
“What are they?” my friend said.
To which I replied, “This is a good day and a great hunt. Those are whooping cranes, and I finally get to see them in the wild for the first time.”
Oh sure, I had some things in my favor. After all, White Lake Conservation Area has been pretty much ground zero for reintroduction of the experimental population. However, White Lake is some 71,905 acres in size, and I was nowhere near their release site or the pens where their acclimation takes place.
As a guy who always carries his camera with him, on this particular morning, I hadn’t pulled it out of my blind bag. Thus, I missed the shot.
As exciting as it was to see these endangered species fly past the blind, I was a little bummed I missed the opportunity to photograph them.
No sooner had I gotten over my pity-party when four more whoopers came from somewhere behind us and flew past my buddy’s end of the blind 100 yards or so away. Again, I wasn’t ready.
Mumbling something to the effect, “that’s just stupid, John. Get your camera out,” I dug into my bag hoping the good Lord would somehow entice those birds to give me one more pass. And sure enough, a third opportunity presented itself when two more cranes did a flyby approximately 60 to 80 yards out in front of the blind.
I should note that we’re talking about a bird that reaches 5 feet in height and has a wingspan of 7 to 8 feet. Even at that distance, I knew I could get a pretty decent shot with my telephoto lens zoomed out to its maximum focal length of 400mm. The image I got clearly showed the colored leg bands on each bird.
When I got home, I immediately processed the images and reported them to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, which has a dedicated location on their website for reporting whooper sightings. It also allows images to be attached.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Wildlife Technician, Eva Szyszkoski sent me an email saying that the two whooping cranes I photographed were identified as L13-16 and L10-17. The first two numbers represent the hatch order and the second two the year hatched.
In sharing a little bit about my two birds, Szyszkoski said, “They are relatively new as a pair. L10-17 had previously been hanging out with another male, whom she met up with in Louisiana. She followed him back to a location he uses a lot in Jefferson County, Texas, where male L13-16 was at the time.”
Szyszkoski continued saying, “The trio came back to Louisiana not long ago and apparently L13-16 and L10-17 separated themselves as a pair – meanwhile, the other male returned to Texas. But, due to her young age, it’s unlikely that they will have a nest with eggs this coming spring – if they remain together – but nothing is impossible.”
According to the most recent general population update released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the current population of whooping cranes stands at 63 individuals (28 males, 33 females and two unknown). The current distribution of the non-migratory population shows 54 cranes in Louisiana, eight in Texas and one in Arkansas.
Additionally, the department says 12 more juveniles held in a release pen on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will eventually be added to the total after they are released. The department’s goal is to establish a population of 120 to 132 whooping cranes, with 25 to 30 breeding and nesting pairs.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Flores is The Daily Review’s Outdoor Writer.

Matthew 25 International Tourney held

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:39am

Matthew 25 International held its golf tournament Oct. 22 at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild near Patterson.

Professor says deepwater energy more sustainable than shale

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:38am

Deepwater energy production in the Gulf of Mexico should be more sustainable than shale production, which is welcome news to south Louisiana’s oil and gas industry, a Tulane University business professor said Tuesday. Eric Smith, professor of practice at Tulane’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and interim director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was guest speaker during a meeting of the Atchafalaya Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Tulane finance professor Peter Ricchiuti had been the scheduled speaker, but he was unable to attend. Deepwater oil and gas production in the Gulf of ...