A big celebration took place at Alex Box Stadium last night as thousands of fans came out to celebrate LSU’s eighth national championship in baseball. Tigers first baseman Jared Jones will get a second championship ring. Jones provided the signature moment of the College World Series, by driving home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to eliminate Arkansas. It was one of several come from behind victories on the season. Jones said this team never gave up.
For those that want to meet Jones, he’ll be at the Hooters in Houma on Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. The Bear will be signing autographs and taking phots and proceeds from the event will go to the Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank.
The Pelicans used the seventh overall pick in last night’s NBA draft to take Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears. The 18-year-old averaged 17 points, four rebounds and four assists a game for the Sooners last season. He had this message for New Orleans fans…
Cut 19 (08) “…super hard”
The Pelicans also made a trade to move up and they took Maryland center Derik Queen with the 13th overall pick. Queen averaged 17 points and nine rebounds for his hometown school.
Nick Saban will be in Natchitoches this weekend as he’s part of the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class that will be inducted on Saturday night. CEO and president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, Ronnie Rantz, says Saban provided the blueprint on how to win in Baton Rouge….
Cut 30 (13) “…years later”