4:45 LRN Sportscast

Organized team activities got underway for the Saints today and it’s a chance for the four quarterbacks on the roster to make their case to be the starting Q-B. Jake Haener is entering his third season, Spencer Rattler his second and Tyler Shough and Hunter Dekkers are both rookies. Coach Kellen Moore is eager to see what these guys can do, even if it’s just seven on seven practice sessions.

Cut 17 (09)  “…about.”

Since Shough was drafted by this coaching staff, he’s considered the front-runner to win the starting job.

WAFB’s Jacques Doucet is reporting LSU softball coach Beth Torina will remain the head coach, despite the Tigers disappointing performance in the Baton Rouge Regional. Southeastern Louisiana beat LSU twice to eliminate the Tigers before they could reach the championship round.

Conference baseball tournaments are underway. In the SEC Tournament….Alabama eliminated Missouri four to one. Mizzou goes 3-and-28 against conference opponents this year.

Fifth seeded Tulane defeated fourth seeded Florida Atlantic six to three. The Green Wave have won seven straight AAC baseball championship games since 2023 and they’ll play again on Thursday.

Louisiana Tech plays tomorrow night against Jacksonville State in the Conference USA Tournament. Bulldogs freshman pitcher Brooks Roberson was named the league’s freshman of the year. Roberson has a 4.70 ERA.

Doctor Carrie Castille has been named the new president at ULM. Castille wants to see athletics flourish at the Monroe school…

Cut 19 (12) “…paramount”