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11.25.23
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07:30 LRN Sportscast

Louisiana Radio Network Sports, I’m Jeanne Burns…

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels gets one more chance to impress the Heisman voters as the Fighting Tigers host Texas A-and-M at 11 AM today.. Daniels leads the country in several categories, inluding total offense, averaging 417 yards a game. LSU Coach Brian Kelly also hopes voters take into account on how Daniels can take over a game…
cut 18 (18) “….specifics”
Daniels’ biggest competition for the Heisman, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns as the Ducks defeated Oregon State 31-7. Oregon will play in the Pac-12 championship.

Tulane will play in the A-A-C title game after beating U-T-S-A 29-16.

The Ragin Cajuns need a win this afternoon over in-state rival ULM to qualify for a bowl game. U-L-M needs a win to snap a nine game losing streak.

Grambling and Southern meet at 1 PM in the Bayou Classic. The winner finishes the season with a 6-5 record.

Nicholls takes on Southern Illinois this afternoon in the F-C-S playoffs. It’s the fourth playoff appearance in the last seven years for the Colonels and the first since 2019.

In the high school football playoffs…LSU commit and Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson became the all-time all-purpose yardage leader in Louisiana high school football as the Knights defeated McDonough 35…. 57-21. He has 13,662 all-purpose yards surpassing Brock Berlin.

Dutchtown, Jena and Northwest are headed to the semis for the first time in school history.

Destrehan’s 25-game winning streak is over as Zachary defeated the Wildcats 35-14 and Calvary Bapitst’s James Simon rushed a school record 348 yards as the Cavaliers defeated Parkview Baptist 49-28.

11.24.23
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

The 14th-ranked LSU Tigers close out the regular season on Saturday by hosting Texas A&M. The Aggies have a seven and-four record and they are unranked. Coach Brian Kelly’s team is 8-and-3 and a win on Saturday and a victory in a bowl game, gets them to their goal of 10 wins….
Cut 17 (10) “…for them.”
Kick off is at 11 AM.

The Bayou Classic kicks off at 1 PM in the Ceasars Superdome. Both teams are 5-and-5 and looking to finish the season with a winning record.

The Ragin Cajuns host ULM at 2 PM. U-L Lafayette needs a victory to be bowl eligible, while the Warhawks are trying to end a nine game losing streak.

Nicholls is at Southern Illinois at a first round FCS playoff game.

The Saints will visit their biggest rival on Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans is 5-and-5 and thankfully in first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay are one game back at 4-and-6. Defensive end Cam Jordan says they understand the importance of this game…
Cut 16 (18) “…this game.”
Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

High School football playoffs tonight….top seeded North DeSoto hosts eighth seeded Iowa in a Division two non-select game. Louisiana Footall Magazine publisher Lee Berkeen says the Griffen are favorite to win, but the YellowJackets are very talented…
cut 28 (13) “…give em a game”

11.24.23
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8:30 LRN Newscast

One of the busiest shopping days of the year is underway. The National Retail Federation says holiday shoppers are expected to spend an average of 875 dollars this year on gifts, decorations, food and other seasonal items. That’s 42-dollars more than last year. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says shoppers are making adjustments because of inflation…
cut 14 (12) “…..fewer items”
Black Friday is not what it used to be, because of the growth of online shopping. Dawn McVea, state director of the NFIB, says many local retailers also have a presence online…
cut 12 (06) “…purchases now”
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday and McVea says when you shop locally Sixty-Seven Cents out of every dollar stays in the community.

Despite the hot and extremely dry summer, there are enough fresh Christmas trees to go around. LSU AgCenter research associate Joe Nehlig says there is a little bit of a shortage, but nothing to worry about…
Cut 4 (13) “…the drought”
Nehlig says the combination of fungus and the drought affected Leyland Cypress growers the most.

Bayou Classic fans are making their way into New Orleans for a big weekend of events. Tonight it’s the Battle of the Bands and Bayou Classic producer and director Dottie Belletto says before Grambling and Southern’ s historical marching bands strut across the Superdome, high school bands in New Orleans show off what they can do…
cut 8 (08) “>…at six”
Tomorrow at 1 PM it’s the football game between Southern and Grambling. Southern leads the all-time series 25-24.

11.24.23
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7:30 LRN Newscast

A big shopping weekend is underway. Black Friday gets all of the attention nationally, but Small Business Saturday is important too. Colleen Crane has more…
cut 3 (30) “….I’m Colleen Crane’

Between 2020 and 2022, supply chain issues made it difficult to find certain items, but LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says consumers should not run into any of those issues…
cut 15 (10) “…holiday”

Heading to a Christmas Tree farm or a lot to buy that fresh Christmas tree. LSU AgCenter research associate Joe Nehlig says the hot summer and drought has NOT resulted in a shortage of trees. Nehlig says the Carolina Sapphire did really well despite the conditions…
cut 5 (08) “…they made it”
Nehlig says the combination of fungus and the drought affected Leyland Cypress growers the most.

It’s a full day of Bayou Classic events in New Orleans ahead of tomorrow’s football game between Southern and Grambling. The highlight is the annual Battle of the Bands between the two school’s world renowned marching bands tonight. Bayou Classic producer and director Dottie Belletto says it’s the 50th anniversary of the classic, so they are planning a big show…
cut 9 (14) “…really enjoy”

11.24.23
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

The regular season of the college football season comes to a close tomorrow as the 14th ranked LSU Tigers host Texas A-and-M. The Aggies have one of the best defenses in the country, holding teams to 287 total yards a game. A&M leads in the nation in tackles for losses. LSU Coach Brian Kelly on the Aggies front seven…
cut 21 (16) “….where he is”
Cooper is Edgerrin Cooper, who starred at Covington High School in Louisiana. He leads the Aggies in tackles with 75 and tackles for a loss with 16.

Also tomorrow, the Ragin Cajuns host ULM. The Bayou Classic is at 1 PM between Southern and Grambling. Nicholls will visit Southern Illinois in a first round FCS playoff game.

The Saints will visit their biggest rival on Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans is 5-and-5 and thankfully in first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay are one game back at 4-and-6. Defensive end Cam Jordan says they understand the importance of this game…
Cut 16 (18) “…this game.”
Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

Tonight it’s the quarterfinal round of the high school football playoffs. In Division One non-select, top-seeded Ruston is trying to get back to the state championship game for a second consecutive season. The Bearcats host Walker who is in the quarterfinals for the first time in program history. 21st seeded Mandeville is the cinderella in they bracket and they are at 4th seeded Airline.

11.24.23
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6:30 LRN Newscast

After a day of family, food and watching football, many people will look to make a dent in that Christmas shopping list today. Dawn McVea, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, is asking consumers to shop local, especially on Small Business Saturday…
cut 10 (10) “…your local community”
Small Business Saturday began in 2010 as a way to help local businesses after the Great Recession.

This year we’ve had the great drought, so how has that impacted the Christmas Tree industry in Louisiana? LSU AgCenter research associate Joe Nehlig says many tree farmers irrigated this summer to minimize crop losses…
cut 6 (06) “….this year”

Because of the extra watering this year, the cost of Christmas trees maybe a little higher this year.

It’s the golden anniversary of the Bayou Classic. Brooke Thorington has more on how organizers are marking the special occasion.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

And of course you have the game at 1 PM between Southern and Grambling in the Ceasars Superdome.

At 11 AM tomorrow, it’s the regular season finale between LSU and Texas A-and-M. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is expecting a lot of points…
cut 20 (06) “….they get the ball”
LSU has scored on its last 13 consecutive drives dating back to the win over Florida.

11.23.23
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8:30 LRN Newscast

Big meals are being prepared in kitchens around the state. Not all of the food will be consumed today. The USDA has these tips on proper food storage to prevent food poisioning…
cut 2 (33) “…..I’m Teiko Foxx”

When cooking, if a griese fire breaks out, Ashley Rodrigue with the State Fire Marshal’s office says never throw water on the grease fire…
cut 4 (08) “….call 9-1-1-”

Tomorrow is Black Friday so shoppers will be looking for those discounts. Wallethub analyst Cassie Happe says consumer packaged goods top the list for best discounts…
cut 7 (11) “….different retailers”
Happe says J-C Penny, Macy’s and Belk have the biggest discounts.

After the shopping, high school football playoffs take center state. In the Division Four non-select playoffs, Oak Grove is the defending champ as the Tigers are seeking their eighth state championship in football. They will play Mangham tomorrow night in a quarterfinal game…
cut 14 (11) “…state championship”
That’s Louisiana Football Magazine publisher Lee Brecheen, who also hosts a podcast on Youtube called the Sports Scouting Report.

11.23.23
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7:30 LRN Newscast

Cooking for the big Thanksgiving feast is underway in many Louisiana kitchens. Not everything will be consumed today and there will probably be plenty of leftovers. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers says do not leave perishable food out for more than two hours…
cut 9 (11) “…been served”

Tomorrow its Black Friday and many retailers are offering huge discounts to kick-off the official start to the holiday shopping season. Wallethub Analyst Casse Happe says JC Penny, Macy’s, and Belk offer the biggest discounts, while Amazon only ranks eighth in its survey…
cut 6 (11) “….as much”
Happe says items for skin care, perfume and colognes usually have the biggest discounts.

It’s Thanksgiving Day and several high school football teams are getting ready for a quarterfinal playoff game tomorrow night. Will we see some upsets? Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast, Lee Brecheen, says he could see Notre Dame going to LaPlace and knocking off the two-time defending champion St. Charles Catholic Comets
Cut 12 (08) “…St. Charles”
The Comets have eliminated the Pioneers from the playoffs in the last three seasons.

Saturday, it’s Jayden Daniels final chance to impress the Heisman voters. The LSU quarterback certainly has the numbers to win college football’s most prestigious award. But Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels’ performance goes beyond the numbers…
cut 18 (18) :…specifics”
LSU hosts Texas A-and-M at 11 AM on Saturday.

11.23.23
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

Saints quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice yesterday as New Orleans gets ready to face NFC South Rival Atlanta on Sunday. Carr left the last game with a shoulder injury and a concussion, but he looks good to go to play the Dirty Birds. Four-time pro bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore did not practice because of an ankle injury and could still end up on injured reserve.

The Pelicans closed out a six-game homestand with a second straight win over Sacramento last night. Zion Williamson had 25 points as New Orleans improved to 8-and-7. New Orleans visits the Clippers tomorrow night.

In college hoops, Louisiana Tech dribbled past McNeese 71-62. Daniel Batcho had 17 points as Tech’s leading scorers Isaiah Crawford and Jaylin Henderson were held to a combined seven points. Christian Shumate had 15 points for the Cowboys and surpassed one-thousand for his career.

The Cajuns tied a school record with 18 made three-pointers as U-L Lafayette outscored Long Beach State 92-82 to go 2-and-1 in the Gulf Coast Showcase. Kentrell Garnett and Blake Butler each had 20 points.

For high school football teams that make it this far in the playoffs, practicing on Thanksgiving week is a great treat. You still have 64 teams left. In Division One-select, the Host of the Sports Scouting Report on Youtube, Lee Brecheen, says he could see 13th seeded Alexandria Senior High upsetting 5th seeded Edna Karr…
cut 13 (09) “…eight years”
In Division Four-select, the defending champion Ouachita Christian Eagles will face St. Mary’s tomorrow. Brecheen likes O-C-S to win this game and two more after this one to claim their ninth state championship…
cut 18 (18) “…win it again”
Vermilion Catholic is the top seed in Division Four select. The Eagles host Ascension Catholic tomorrow night.

11.23.23
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6:30 LRN Newscast

It’s Thanksgiving Day. A day for family, food and football and tomorrow it’s a day for shopping. Wondering who has the best Black Friday deals? Wonder no more…
cut 1 (30) “…..I’m Brooke Thorington”

LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says we continue to see predictions of larger percentage growth in e-Commerce than non-e-Commerce holiday shopping…
cut 30 (08) “…off line sales”

There’s plenty going on in the kitchen today and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has a few tips to keep the firefighters from having to pay you a visit. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigues says if you’re cooking on your stovetop…
Cut 3 (07) “…very quickly.”
Keep the kitchen tidy, and remove things away from open flames, like paper towels. And with multiple things cooking at once it’s probably best to keep children out of the kitchen.

Tomorrow night it’s the quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs. Jena is trying to win its first state championship in football and they are the number one seed in Division Three non-select. Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast on Youtube, Lee Brecheen, says the Giants will be tested by eighth seeded Amite…
cut 15 (12) “….again”