Schools in Joe Burrow’s hometown of Athens, Ohio are celebrating purple and gold day today ahead of what is a near-lock for the QB to secure the Heisman Trophy Saturday night. Travis Brand, owner of the formerly Burrow frequented Gigi’s Country Kitchen back in Athens says the town is Ohio State country, but this year you could find of Purple and Gold peppered throughout the community.
Former Saints linebacker and member of the famed Dome Patrol, Vaughn Johnson has died at the age of 57. He died at his home in North Carolina from kidney disease.
Ouachita Christian beats Catholic High of Pointe Coupee 67-22 in the Division Four title game. Ouachita QB Hunter Herring rushed for four touchdowns and passed for three, while Will Fitzhugh had two picks, returning one for a touchdown.
The Two-A championship between Many and Ferriday is currently underway.
Tonight, St. James looks to complete an undefeated season by taking on 23rd seeded Jennings.
Top-seeded Acadiana also goes after an undefeated season tomorrow as the Wrecking Rams will play Destrehan at 7 PM. Also tomorrow, it’s the One-A championship game, Oak Grove versus White Castle and the Four-A title game is a rematch of last year’s championship game, Karr versus Warren Easton.
The Tigers cleaned up at the Home Depot College Football Awards last night, Burrow won the Davey O’ Brien Award, Ja’Marr Chase was named the top receiver, and safety Grant Delpit, projected to be a 1st round pick in next years draft, was named the top defensive back.
The 6-19 Pelicans are in Philly tonight to take on the 19-7 76ers. It’s JJ Reddick’s first trip back to his old team this year. He’s scoring 16 points a game on 45 percent shooting from three this year, several ticks above his career average.