06:45 LRN Sportscast, December 9th

In the LHSAA Football Classic that kicked off Thursday in the Caesars Superdome, Third Seeded Ouachita Christian dominated the time of possession to notch a 28-14 victory over top seeded Vermilion Catholic in the Division IV title game. Oak Grove shut out Homer 17-0. This is Oak Grove’s 7th title in school history.

The Dunham School goes into its first LHSAA football title game in 18 years. They will look dethrone defending champion St. Charles Catholic this afternoon at 3:30 behind quarterback Jackson House, the son of LSU defensive coordinator Matt House. Dunham Coach Neil Weiner says House was able to learn from his father in the offseason and win over the locker room…:
Cut 14 (11) “…he’s been great.”
Destrehan and Ruston are set to play at 7:30 Friday night. Union Parish faces Many at 3:30 on Saturday.

More LSU Football players have announced they are leaving the team. Tiger cornerback Mehkhi Garner has reporetedly decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft, and a few backups have entered the NCAA transfer portal. They include junior tight end Kole Taylor, junior edge rusher Desmond Little and redshirt Freshman linebacker Kolbe Fields.

LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey has publicly spoken on the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner who was wrongfully detained in Russia for 10 months. Mulkey told ESPN, God is Good, and Brittney’s release means prayers have been answered. Mulkey coached Griner in college at Baylor.

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Pheonix Suns in the Blender tonight at 7:30. The two teams will also play Sunday. The Pels are on a five-game win streak right now, and the matchups with the Suns will determine who controls the West.