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The Berwick High School football team fell from the top 10 of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 3A poll this week but is still receiving votes.
The Panthers, who suffered their first loss of the season a week ago, falling to Newman, 37-27, received 11 votes this week.
Newman received four votes in Class 2A this week.
Berwick’s week five opponent, Ascension Episcopal, is ranked No. 9 in Class 2A this week, up a spot from a week ago. The Blue Gators (4-0) received 46 points.
De La Salle (6-0) remained the top team in the Class 3A poll with 115 points and six first-place votes.
In Class 4A, Morgan City High School’s District 7-4A foe, Vandebilt Catholic, is ranked No. 6. The Terriers (4-0) received 76 votes this week.
Warren Easton (3-0) moved up to No. 1 this week in Class 4A. The squad received 116 points and nine first-place votes.
In Class 1A, Central Catholic’s District 7-1A foe and this week’s opponent, Lafayette Christian Academy, moved up to No. 4 in the rankings. The Knights (4-0) received 82 points.
Logansport (4-0) remained Class 1A’s top team. The squad received 119 points and nine first-place votes.
Below are the complete polls for Classes 5A-1A. First-place votes are denoted by parenthesis.
CLASS 5A
Record Pts Prv
1, West Monroe (6) 4-0 114 1
2, John Curtis (3) 3-1 102 2
3, Evangel (1) 2-1 101 3
4, Rummel 3-0 89 4
5, Acadiana 4-0 80 5
6, Scotlandville 4-0 74 6
7, Barbe 4-0 63 7
8, Zachary 3-1 49 8
9, Covington 4-0 44 9
10, Catholic-BR 3-1 24 NR
Others receiving votes: Ruston 23, St. Amant 5, Sulphur 4, John Ehret 3, East Ascension 2, Ouachita 2, Hahnville 1, Destrehan 1.
CLASS 4A
Record Pts Prv
1, Warren Easton (9) 3-0 116 2
2, McDonogh 35 3-1 103 3
3, Benton (1) 4-0 86 4
4, Plaquemine 3-1 85 5
5, St. Thomas More 3-1 83 1
6, Vandebilt Catholic 4-0 76 6
7, Karr 3-1 65 8
8, Lakeshore 4-0 66 9
9, Neville 2-2 31 NR
10, Rayne 3-0 24 NR
Others receiving votes: Carencro 19, Teurlings Catholic 13, Woodlawn-Shreveport 13, Leesville 8, Northwood-Shreveport 5, Carver 3.
CLASS 3A
Record Pts Prv
1, De La Salle (6) 3-0 115 1
2, University (3) 4-0 112 3
3, St. Charles 4-0 95 4
4, Sterlington (1) 4-0 89 5
5, West Feliciana 3-1 81 2
6, Iowa 4-0 69 6
7, St. James 4-0 66 7
8, Jena 4-0 53 8
9, Union Parish 3-1 30 NR
10, Northwest 3-1 27 NR
Others receiving votes: Donaldsonville 14, Berwick 11, Jennings 11, Richwood 4, Albany 4.
CLASS 2A
Record Pts Prv
1, Notre Dame (9) 3-0 119 1
2, Amite (1) 3-0 105 2
3, Welsh 3-0 92 6
4, Riverside 1-2 88 4
5, Ferriday 4-0 84 7
6, Mangham 4-0 65 8
7, Catholic-NI 3-1 60 3
8, Many 2-2 54 5
9, Ascension Episcopal 4-0 46 10
10, St. Helena 3-1 30 NR
Others receiving votes: Dunham 15, Kinder 13, Newman 4, Northeast 4, Episcopal-B.R. 1.
CLASS 1A
Record Pts Prv
1, Logansport (9) 4-0 119 1
2, Kentwood (1) 3-1 99 2
3, Opelousas Catholic 3-1 89 3
4, Lafayette Christian 4-0 82 5
5, Haynesville 2-2 79 4
6, Oak Grove 3-1 67 6
7, Ouachita Christian 3-1 57 7
8, Elton 3-0 48 9
9, Oberlin 3-1 41 8
10, Covenant Christian 4-0 35 20
Others receiving votes: Cedar Creek 29, St. Mary’s 16, Ascension Catholic 14, Varnado 3, Catholic-PC 2.
(Courtesy of www.theadvocate.com/sports)
The Nicholls State University volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to Sam Houston State University Tuesday at Johnson Coliseum.
The Colonels (2-14 overall, 0-3 in Southland Conference play) were led offensively by senior outside hitter Stephanie Tobison and freshman outside hitter Imanie Williams, who slammed five kills each. Sophomore libero Emily Venable tied a match high with 13 digs.
The Bearkats (5-9, 2-0 SLC) were powered by Brooke White (15 kills, .382 hitting percentage) and Jordyn Vaughn (12 kills). White added 11 digs to convert a double-double.
Tobison and Williams tallied three kills apiece in the first set as the Colonels had a chance tied at 21.
However, Sam Houston took advantage of three Nicholls errors in the next five points to take the opening frame.
In the second set, the Bearkats scored 13 of the first 15 points en route to a 25-8 margin. Sam Houston totaled 16 kills in the second set, attacking at a .438 clip.
Cunningham fired two kills early in the deciding set as the Bearkats raced out to a 6-2 advantage and never lost their lead.
Berwick High alum Brie Hill, a Nicholls junior right-side/outside hitter, had four kills, two digs and one block assist.
Nicholls hopes to earn its first Southland Conference victory in its next match at Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Thursday. First serve at the Dugan Wellness Center is set for 6:30 p.m.
Two people were arrested on multiple drug and gun charges after Morgan City police conducted a traffic stop Wednesday on Onstead Street, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Dearius D. Kenner, 30, of Grace Street in Siracusaville, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of tramadol, possession of alprazolam with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with obliterated serial numbers and illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.
—Casey Chenevert, 20, of Elk Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute possession of tramadol with intent to distribute, possession of alprazolam with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm with obliterated serial numbers, illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity.
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Onstead Street with improper equipment, Blair said. A stop was initiated, and Chenevert was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Kenner was identified as an occupant.
Kenner and Chenevert were found to be in possession of suspected marijuana, tramadol, alprazolam and drug paraphernalia, Blair said.
Police also located a firearm with obliterated serial numbers. Investigators found evidence linking Kenner and Chenevert to the items located and that the illicit drugs were destined to be sold, Blair said. Officers located $1,588 in cash that was allegedly derived from drug transactions. Kenner and Chenevert were jailed.
Blair reported responding to 44 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Tonisheka M. Davis, 34, of Robin Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:21 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant for failure to appear to pay a probation fee, two counts of improper supervision of a minor by a parent and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
During court proceedings, authorities determined that Davis allegedly improperly supervised her minor child and contributed to the child’s delinquency, Blair said. Davis also held an active warrant for her arrest through city court. Davis was jailed.
—Jerry L. Percle Jr., 49, of Tower Tank Road in Stephensville, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging him with entry on or remaining after being forbidden.
Percle was located and arrested at the police department on a warrant. The warrant stems from an Aug. 3 investigation when Percle allegedly went onto the property of a business in Morgan City after being barred from the property, Blair said. Percle had already left the premises, and, therefore, a warrant was prepared for his arrest. Percle was jailed.
—Kimberly R. Harris, 45, of Levee Road in Morgan City, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for a sentence hearing.
Harris was located and arrested in the area of Federal Avenue on a warrant for the 16th Judicial District Court. Harris was jailed.
—Melissa L. Pool, 42, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:31 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging her with disturbing the peace by fistic encounters.
Pool was located and arrested in the area of La. 182 on a warrant. The warrant stems from a July 8 investigation when Pool was allegedly involved in a fist fight, Blair said. Warrants were prepared for her arrest. Pool was jailed.
—Anslemo Martinez, 46, of South Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday on charges of no driver’s license and following vehicles too closely.
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of La. 182 following another vehicle too closely. A stop was initiated, and Martinez was identified as the driver, Blair said. Martinez did not have a valid driver’s license. Martinez was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported responding to 50 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Tracy Mears, 49, of Johns Circle in Ragley, was arrested at 8:02 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy investigating a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 90 in Amelia found that one of the drivers, Mears, had a suspended license, Hebert said. Mears was released on a summons to appear in court Dec. 1.
—Ronald Armond, 45, of Murial Street in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Thursday on charges of resisting an officer by giving false information, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Xanax and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Jeremy Lodrigue, 45, of La. 663 in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Xanax and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deputies responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person and possible shoplifter at a store in Bayou Vista. During the investigation, deputies located Lodrigue and Armond at a hotel in Berwick.
Deputies received consent to search Lodrigue’s room and found two bags of methamphetamine, Xanax pills, a razor blade and a digital scale, Hebert said. Deputies collected evidence that the illegal drugs belonged to Lodrigue and Armond. They also found that Armond had identified himself by a false name, the sheriff said.
Lodrigue and Armond were jailed with no bail set.
Berwick Police Chief James Blair reported no arrests.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.
Central Catholic High School football coach Tommy Minton says that the national anthem protests during recent NFL games haven’t affected his players.
“None of my players are going to take a knee,” Minton said.
“Even if they wanted to, I don’t want them to disrespect veterans.”
Minton said he approached his players earlier this week before a practice to have an open dialogue conversation about the controversy but a majority of his players had already personally chosen to not kneel.
“My team is a close team. They already know that if an issue arises or if they feel like something is unfair or unjust, we sit down and talk about it,” said Minton. “We have built a culture of cooperation and respect.”
Minton, who is the son of a military veteran with over 20 years in service, feels that the national anthem should be taken seriously out of respect for men and women who have died fighting for the country.
“I respect (the NFL players’) right to protest and I understand why they feel that they have to, but I don’t like the way they protest,” said Minton.
Minton feels that the protests should be done in other ways such as marches on state capital buildings or on the Capital building in Washington, D.C.
Minton said he will always have conversations with his team in times of controversy because his job as a coach is not always about winning but building his players up to be better men, fathers, husbands outside of the locker room who have discipline and respect.
Three proposed amendments to the state’s constitution and two state elected offices will be on the Oct. 14 ballot for Louisiana voters.
Early voting starts Saturday.
State Treasurer and District 2 Public Service Commissioner are on the ballot.
Suzanne deMahy qualified unopposed for an open seat on the 16th Judicial District bench. Patrick Hebert drew no opposition for the vacant District 6 seat on the St. Mary Parish Council.
According to The Associated Press, the first constitutional amendment on the ballot would determine how property taxes would be assessed on construction sites. The proposed amendment would create a property tax break for all property delivered to a construction site for the use in building industrial plants, companies and houses.
Typically, property taxes for building materials aren’t put on the tax rolls until the construction of a property is complete. However, concerns have been raised about whether taxes could be charged on large industrial projects that take several years to build.
The Louisiana secretary of state’s website says the next amendment would expand the property tax break that exempts the unmarried surviving spouses of military personnel, police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty from having to pay local property taxes on their homes.
The expanded amen-ment would now include surviving unmarried spouses of first responders, including emergency medical technicians, paramedics and volunteer firefighters, as well as military personnel and law enforcement officers who have been on the job for less than a year.
The final amendment proposes any new tax that would be levied on gasoline, diesel or other motor fuels would have to be put in a protected fund to be used solely for the purpose of paying for construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other transportation projects. The funds would be prohibited from paying any state employee salaries or benefits.
If the amendments pass, they go into effect Jan 1.
Early voting locations are the St. Mary Parish Courthouse in Franklin and the St. Mary Parish Annex Building in Morgan City. Each early voting location will be open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. until the last day of early voting Oct. 7.
For more election information on candidates for state treasurer and public service commissioner, and to view your sample ballot, visit the Louisiana secretary of state website at www.sos.la.gov.
Conrad Shipyard of Morgan City announced Thursday that it has been awarded a contract to build four four anchor barges, two deck barges, and three crane barges for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
The four anchor barges will be built at Conrad’s Morgan City Shipyard, and the deck and crane barges will be built at its shipyard in Orange, Texas.
Conrad Senior Vice President and Director Dan Conrad made the announcement: “We have delivered seven vessels to GLDD since 2003 and deeply appreciate their confidence in our company by awarding these new contracts. Our engineering, sales and management teams have worked closely with GLDD to design these vessels to their exact specifications and to meet their critical delivery schedule.”
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Theriot commented on the complexity of the project: “This new construction contract is right in our wheelhouse, We are extremely well positioned for serial production of specialty barges at multiple locations. We have the capacity, the high-tech ship manufacturing equipment, and a seasoned workforce and hands-on project management teams tightly focused on quality.”
Theriot reported that the four anchor barges and two deck barges are scheduled for delivery during the first and second quarters of 2018; the three crane barges are scheduled for delivery in quarters two and three of 2018.
GLDD, founded in 1890, has built and maintained much of the nation’s navigation system, protected its shorelines, restored sensitive habitats, and created other critical aquatic infrastructure. The international company is a full-service provider of infrastructure solutions, including dredging, environmental remediation, and geotechnical services.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Mark Hebert reported Thursday the death of an inmate in their care.
Rodney Frederick, 59, of Bayou Vista was pronounced deceased at Franklin Foundation Hospital, Wednesday.
Earlier that evening, at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, a correctional deputy observed an unresponsive inmate. Deputies and medical staff responded immediately and began rendering aid. Acadian Ambulance was called to the location and transported the inmate to Franklin Foundation Hospital.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and emergency personnel, Frederick could not be saved.
No foul play is suspected. An investigation is ongoing and has been turned over to the St. Mary Parish Coroner’s Office.
Frederick had been incarcerated since March on charges of aggravated crimes against nature and aggravated incest.
CENTERVILLE ANDREW CUVILLIER scores one of three touchdowns on this big run Friday at Ecole Classique. Centerville (4-0) will make the short journey to battle the Vermilion Catholic Eagles (4-0, 1-0) in District 7-A action Friday at 7 p.m. The Hanson Memorial Tigers will travel to play the Gueydan Bears in 7-A action Friday while the Franklin Hornets will go on the road to face the Loreauville Tigers in 7-2A play. The West St. Mary Wolfpack will play host to the Delcambre Panthers Friday for homecoming in District 7-2A action at 7 p.m. (Submitted Photo by Robbie LeBlanc)
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