The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011, Page 1 2011 Banner-Tribune Football Edition Expectations high for West St. Mary Wolfpack in 2011 BALDWIN — Armed with Stewart and Jerald Hawkins “It’s a new year and the kids working hard during the sum- starters for the Wolfpack in- Robinson, Trevell Dixon, Blane three highly prized recruits, have already committed to Di- are starting to understand the mer and the spring, so now I’m clude: Jerald Hawkins, Dai Tabb, Kyler Jackson, Mukisa the West St. Mary Wolfpack vision 1 schools, West St. program and we have great expecting great things out of Juan Stewart, Jontrey Till- Valier, Robert Martin, Khylon are looking for a terrific season Mary’s Head Coach Ryan An- numbers out,” he said. “We these kids.” man, Austin Carlin, Shawn which should could end with a toine enters his second season have a lot of returning starters Experience is a big key for Continued to Page 3 possible playoff berth. looking to improve on last on both sides of the ball as the the Wolfpack which returns 2011 West St. Mary roster Although West St. Mary’s year’s disappointing 3-7 won- kids are buying into the pro- over 15 starters from last 1 Trevell Dixon, Jr 23 Robert Martin, Sr Jontrey Tillman, Dai Juan loss record. gram. Kids are doing well after year’s team. Returning 2 Kelly Bowers, Sr 24 Thaddeus Gabriel, Fr 3 Tamon Lockett So 28 Devon Chretien, Fr 4 Nick Anderson, Sr 33 Jarvis Tillman, Sr 5 Kale Delcambre, Fr 34 Mukisa Valier, Sr 6 Kyler Jackson, So 35 Daylen Hatcherson, So 7 Khlon Brown, So 38 Travon Chretien Fr 8 Jontrey Tillman, Sr 43 Emilo Soprano Fr 9 Jerald Hawkins, Sr 44 Gavin Brown, So 10 Glen Marsh, So 45 D’Ross Prince, So 11 Otis Harris, Jr 52 Tremar Connor, Sr 12 Jovan Anderson, So 53, Austin Carlin, Sr 13 Dai Juan Stewart, Sr 54 Jermaine George Jr 16 David Anderson, Fr 55 Devone Robertson Sr 20 Giordan Jack, So 58 Hamilton Navy, Fr 63 Chris Jones, Jr West St Mary - District 6-2A 64 Shawn Robinson, Sr Sep 02 - Franklin 68 Blane Tabb, Jr Sep 09 - @ Northwest 69 Dwaylen Spain, So Sep 16 - Ellender 72 Brandon Verdin, Jr Sep 23 - @ Kaplan 74 Brennan Brown, Jr Sep 30 - Walker 77 Caleb Loveless, So Oct 07 - Loreauville # 80 Ethan Strickland Jr Oct 13 - @ Comeaux 83 D’Andre Gabriel Sr Oct 21 - @ Delcambre # 85 Desmond Anderson So Oct 28 - @ Jeanerette # 88 Mason Robinson So Nov 04 - Catholic High # 90 Nino Soprano So Hanson Memorial Tigers ready to build on success As the 2011 season starts, spring and carried on into “The kids have gotten into to the starting quarterback ing 317 yards on 67 attempts for a 6.1 yards per carry av- the Hanson Memorial High the summer,” Hanson Head great shape, getting stronger, role for the HMS Tigers. He for an average of 4.7 yards erage. Hanson’s Collin School Tigers are currently Coach Richard Sandusky faster and have come togeth- led the Tigers in passing last with three TDs. Haden Ju- Broussard also picked up 115 building upon the success of said. “We’ve laid a good foun- er as a team and we want to season on 42 of 78 for 487 dice finished last year with the summer. dation and we want to build build on those aspects right yards and four touchdowns. 122 rushing yards on 20 totes Continued to Page 5 “The main goal is build on on what we’ve accomplished now.” Kole Fluke returns to the what we’ve established in the in the spring and summer. Drake Rodriguez returns Tigers’ backfield after amass- 2011 HMS roster 1 Kole Fluke, Sr, RB/DB 57 John Jumonville, Jr, OL/DL 2 Broc Buckner, Sr, RB/LB 60 Matthew Caprito, Fr, Ol/DL 3 Kameron Clements, So, 61 Laine Faucheaux, Sr, OL/DL TE/LB 62 Alex Chauvin, So, OL/DL 4 Taylor Barrilleaux, Sr,WR/DB 63 Shawn Moss, Fr, OL/DL 5 Chase Businelle, Sr. 65 Kade James, Jr, OL/DL WR/QB/DB 66 Landen Pillaro, Sr, OL/DL 6 Trevor Adams, So, RB/LB 68 Hunter Hebert, Fr, OL/DL 7 Beau Leblanc, So, WR/DB 70 Marcus Kuhlman, Fr, OL/DL 8 Drake Businelle, Jr, RB/DB 71 Ried Simoneaux, Fr, OL/DL 9 Matt Landry, Sr, WR/DB 72 Creighton Buteaux, So, 10 Drake Rodriguez, Jr, QB/DB OL/DL 11 Haden Judice, Sr, RB/DB 75 Kade Naquin, Jr, OL/DL 12 Mason Tibbs, Sr, WR/LB 78 Eric Rogers, Jr, OL/DL 14 J’Mahdre Giles, Fr, WR/LB 80 Jacob Stewart, Fr, TE/DL 15 Royce Norton, Fr, WR/DB 81 Brennan Burney, Fr, WR/DB 18 Brandon Bonin, Fr, RB/DB 83 Micah Baker, So, TE/DL 20 Tristen Goutirez, Fr, RB/DB 86 Alex Lancon, Sr, WR/LB 21 Ryan Ronsonet, Jr, RB/LB 88 Zachary Uze, Sr, TE/LB 22 Trae Kitchens, So, WR/DB 23 Tyler Hebert, So, RB/DB Hanson - District 8-1A 24 Tate Granger, So, WR/DB Sep 02 - Ascension Catholic 25 Devin Helms, Fr, WR/DB Sep 09 - @ Catholic - Pointe 28 Dustin Rogers, So, WR/LB Coupee 33 Beau Ancona, Sr, RB/LB Sep 16 - @ Pine Prairie 34 Cameron Stovall, Fr, TE/LB Sep 22 - Delcambre 42 Jeffery Soulis, Fr, RB/LB Sep 30 - @ Basile 44 Collin Broussard, Jr, RB/LB Oct 07 - @ Vermilion Catholic # 45 Corey Landry, Sr, TE/DL Oct 14 - Berwick 50 B. J. Johnson, Sr, OL/DL Oct 21 - @ Ascension Episcopal 51 Bryce Ronsonet, So, OL/DL # 52 Rhett Leblanc, So, OL/DL Oct 28 - Central Catholic # 55 Lance Zirlott, So, OL/DL Nov 04 - Gueydan # 56 Jacob Hebert, Fr, OL/DL FSHS Hornets make changes to offense, defense in 2011 With a full year of expe- ing changes to both the some things different on on a balance offense to minique Joseph _ connect- back Brandon McFarlane. rience, Franklin Senior Hornets offense and de- offense and defense.” he control the tempo. ed on 8 of 20 passes for 97 High School Head Foot- fense. “We are going to be said. “We are going to yards in limited duty last Defensively, the Hor- The defense has ball Coach J. Ina heads drastically different from have a different style of season. nets will be led by nose switched to the 3-4 defen- into the 2011 season mak- last season, so we will do play as I am glad to final- guard Cedric Paul along sive alignment, utilizing Polidore will key the ly have one complete year with Angelo Eaves and the versatility the defen- Hornets offense where he of the program because Alan Lockett at defensive sive players. will be joined by left tack- 2011 FSHS Roster when I came in it was le Allen Lockett, left ends; outside linebackers Franklin will make the March and we tried to guard Cedric Paul, cen- Brandon McFarlane and 1 Jarion Brown, So, QB/DB 34 Trey Rouchon, Sr, WR/DB changes in hopes of im- make up a lot of ground in ters Kevin Butler or De- Continued to Page 2 2 Rahem Robertson, Sr, RB/DB 35 Roderick Brown, So, WR/DB proving on last season’s 1- 3 Davonte Joseph, Jr, QB/DB a short period of time. monte Mickles, right 41 Keon Morgan, Jr, WR/DB 9 season during Ina’s in- Franklin - District 9-3A 4 Terrance Ballet, Sr, LB Now that we’ve had a guard Angelo Eaves, right 42 Marlon Brown, Fr, WR/DB complete offseason, a com- augural campaign. Sep 02 - @ West St Mary 5 Shon Johnson, Jr, RB/DB 43 Brian Little, Fr, RB/DB guard Spencer Elliot, 6 Zachary Stewart, Sr, FB/LB plete summer, everybody Franklin will rely on Sep 09 - St Martinville 44 Brian Charles, So, OL/DL wide receiver Derrick Kel- 7 Damien Bowie, Sr, FB/LB knows the expectations the talents of several re- Sep 15 - Opelousas 45 Mark Wesley, So, WR/DB ly, wide receiver 8 NathanielCummings,Sr, WR which makes it a lot easi- turning starters from last Nathaniel Cummings; Sep 23 - Abbeville # 51 Cedric Paul, So, OL/DL 9 Brian Winfield, Sr, WR/DB er preparing for the sea- year, headlined by quar- wide receiver Brennen Sep 30 - @ North Vermilion # 52 Damonte Mickles, Jr, OL/DL 10 Michael Polidore, Sr, QB son.” terback Micheal Poledore, Robinson; fullback Oct 07 - @ Morgan City 16 Zedric Davis, Sr, WR/DB 55 Spencer Elliot, Sr, OL/DL Oct 14 - @ Kaplan # Ina’s key changes will who will pull the trigger Zachary Stewart; fullback 17 Dea’zhone Baker, So, WR 57 Angelo Eave, Sr, OL/DL Oct 21 - @ Erath # include moving from a on FSHS’ option offense. Damien Bowie; fullback 18 Larry Grimm, So, TE/LB 61 Rodney Granger, Sr, OL/DL Oct 28 - Patterson # spread offense to more of Poledore _ who replaces Brian Robinson; wingback 19 Brennen Robinson, So, WR 62 Shawn Francis, Fr, OL/DL Nov 04 - Berwick # the triple option, relying starting quarterback Do- Shon Johnson and wing- 20 Eddie Stackhouse, Jr, WR 63 Sholamo Elzy, So, OL/DL 22 D’ Marcus Bowie, Jr, WR/DB 64 Dereke Guilbeau, Fr, OL/DL 23 Derrick Kelly, So, WR/DB 65 Quentin Rhine, So, OL/DL 24 Treveon Parker, So, FB/LB 71 Joevante Seriel, So, OL/DL LSU envisions another BCS title in Big Easy 25 Devin Jones, Fr, WR/DB 31 Brandon Brown, So, WR/DB 72 Allen Lockett, Sr, OL/DL BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU won it. the favorites to be there. pionship swagger,” said Math- 32 Brian Robinson, So, RB/DB 74 Kevin Butler, So, OL/DL — The last two times the BCS The big game is coming The Tigers are as stacked ieu, a versatile defensive back 33 Brandon MacFarlane, So, 79 Victor Mejia, So, OL/DL national championship game back to the Big Easy this sea- as they’ve been since 2007, who is expected to start at RB 81 Lamar Wynn, So, RB/LB was played in New Orleans, son, and LSU again is among the last time they closed out a cornerback and move to nick- season with an 85-mile trip to el back in passing situations. their home away from home, “Last year was a disappoint- the Louisiana Superdome, to ing season for us. We finished claim the BCS’s coveted crys- 11-2 and we finished in the tal football. Top 10, but we pride ourselves They have 15 starters back on being a champion.” from a squad that went 11-2 Should the Tigers realize last season, along with young their ambitions, they’ll have but proven players like cor- done so after an offseason nerback Tryann Mathieu and with its share of distractions. running back Spencer Ware, In July, LSU was placed on who did not start in 2010 but one year’s probation after the made big plays when given NCAA cited a former assis- the chance. tant coach for unethical con- They’ve reported for fall duct. camp supremely confident, LSU also announced that it not shying away from talk of was cooperating with another lofty expectations. NCAA probe involving several schools that did business with “It’s just having that cham- Continued to Page 4 Page 2, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011 2011 Bannner-Tribune Football Edition Saints out to improve run, run defense, in 2011 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — “We certainly have an ex- to have gotten stronger at the downs as a rookie last season, offs. “It’s a hard position. It’s son, the Saints ranked fourth The New Orleans Saints look pectation level of wanting to position overall. is wrapping up rehabilitation one that has a lot of contact in the NFL in yards allowed like they’re ready to run. win championships,” coach Pierre Thomas, who led the on a broken left foot and and wear and tear with our per game. That was largely They also hope their de- Sean Payton said. “Recogniz- Saints in rushing in 2008 and sports hernia surgery, and is game today. We will try to pay because of their fourth- fense is better equipped to ing the challenges that go into 2009, has returned under a expected to be ready around attention to our depth there ranked pass defense. Their stop the run. that, how do we get better? new, four-year contract. New the time of New Orleans’ reg- and make sure we are keep- run defense ranked 16th and For New Orleans, improv- How do we run the ball bet- Orleans added Heisman Tro- ular season opener at Green ing these guys healthy. It’s endured its lowest moment ing in those areas while main- ter?” phy winner Mark Ingram in Bay on Sept. 8. just one aspect of what we when Marshawn Lynch broke taining its already exception- In attempting to answer the first round of last spring’s “That’s the position you think we can do better to off a tackle-breaking, 67-yard al passing attack and pass de- the latter question, the Saints draft, then brought in speedy, want to have a lot of depth move forward.” scoring run that salted away fense could be the key to re- sent popular running back versatile scat back Darren at,” Payton said, referring to Stopping the run is anoth- Seattle’s upset over New Or- turning to the Super Bowl for Reggie Bush, the first draft Sproles in free agency. injuries that sidelined Bush er. leans in the first-round of last the second time in three sea- choice of the Payton era, to Chris Ivory, who rushed for and Thomas for much of 2010, Under defensive coordina- season’s playoffs. sons. 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There Good Luck safeties Derrick Kelly or District 9-3A with the has never been a lack of Brian Robertson with the conference foes Abbeville, talent at Franklin, there free safety being Rahem North Vermilion, Kaplan, might have been some Robertson, Derrick Kelly Erath, Patterson and other things that held or Brian Robertson. Franklin back, but never This Season Teams!!! Berwick. Ina points out the fact According to Ina, the a lack of talent at that the Hornets will chemisty of the 2011 Hor- Franklin.” WE CAN SERVICE ALL OF YOUR GLASS NEEDS make good use of the abil- nets is the strength of the Franklin will be out to ity of its defensive players team. improve on last year’s 1-9 which brought on the “The chemistry is the won-loss record when the Dale Daigle 1010 West Third change in philosophy. strength of the team,” Ina win came in a 70-67 victo- The Hornets’ coaching replied. “I’m so impressed ry over the Berwick Pan- 828-2440 staff will consist of: J. with how these guys thers. The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011, Page 3 2011 Banner-Tribune Football Edition Expectations high for WSM Wolfpack... Continued from Page 1 Brown and Glenn Marsh. tion where he will be joined by “You can’t come out here on a High School of New Iberia on to lead the Wolfpack into and never missed a workout Starting quarterback Trevell left guard Tremer Connor, cen- Monday or Tuesday and think Panthers. the season Those three Divi- and their hard work shows in Dixon will direct the Wolfpack ter Austin Carlin, right guard you’re going to be ready for Fri- Antoine stated that Lore- sion 1 committed players are the type of scholarship they offense attack after passing for Blane Tabb and right tackle day. Everyday is important auville is the early favorite to tackle/defensive end Jerald have gotten.” 229 yards on 19 of 41 passes Shawn Robinson. and everyday has to count. The win the 6-2A crown with his Hawkins (LSU); runningback, The Wolfpack coaching staff and three touchdowns during West St. Mary’s starting de- kids have to understand that team being the underdog as Jontrey Tillman (Stanford) will consist of Head Coach the 2010 season in limited du- fensive line will be anchored by anytime they take a play off or the other competitors in the and wide receiver Dai Juan Ryan Antoine, A.J. Smith; ty. Jontrey Tillman, who led tackles Hawkins and Nino So- a day off, it effects on Friday. district earned a playoff berth Stewart (SMU). Kenneth Bashay, Marquise the Wolfpack in rushing last prano, defensive ends Jarvis West St. Mary will play in last season. “Those guys work hard and Newsome, Marcus Clavelle, season with 124 carries for Tillman and Mason Robinson, District 6-2A, a move which “Loreauville is being picked ever since I’ve been here they Randall Antoine,Cliff Armelin 1,108 for an eye-popping 8.9 outside linebackers Mukisa should propel the club forward. as the favorite along with have never missed a practice and Edwin Colbert. average with 9 touchdowns, re- Valier and Kyler Jackson, in- “Our numbers favor us now Catholic High and West St. turns to the Wolfpack starting side linebackers Robert Martin as when we were playing in 3- Mary to be in the top of the lineup at runningback. Dai and Daylen Hatcherson, safety A we were playing against district and battling for the Juan Stewart proved a double Nick Anderson, cornerbacks teams which had 40 or 50 more district championship,” the threat for the Wolfpack last Otis Harris and Khylon players than us. Depth wise second year coach said. “I’m FRANKLIN SUPERMARKET season, combining for over 500 Brown. we are now competing with thinking we’re the underdog yards and eight touchdowns as Antoine stated that the one teams which have the same because all of those teams last both a runner (48 carries for lesson he learned from last type of numbers. I’m ready to year went to the playoffs. Good Luck 307 yards, 5 touchdowns) and season of which he can apply go into a game with your 40 We’re the only team that didn’t a passer (15-of-29 for 230 to this season, is that everyday against my 40 instead of my 40 go to the playoffs last year so Teams yards, 3 TDs). Stewart is the should be taken very seriously. against your 80. 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FSHS JUNIORS: Trey Rouchon, Davonte Keon Morgan, Derrick Kelly and Shon John- Joseph, Roderick Brown, Eddie Stack- son. house, Terrance Ballet, D’Marcus Bowie, Hudspeth faces tough turnaround job at ULL LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — of their victories came by one set by it as I am, they proba- New Louisiana-Lafayette point when they blocked late bly worked out twice as hard.” head coach Mark Hudspeth extra-point tries. Hudspeth has built a win- has generated excitement Picked to finish second-to- ner before. He went 66-20 in about the future of college last by Sun Belt coaches in seven seasons as the coach at football in Cajun Country. the league’s preseason poll, Division II North Alabama, they will have to exceed ex- leading the Lions to the play- The problem is coping with pectations to compete for the offs five times. the present. conference title. He was the wide receivers “Do I want to be picked that coach and passing game coor- The Ragin’ Cajuns went 3-9 low? No,” Hudspeth said. “Do dinator at Mississippi State last season under former I like that for motivation? Yes. coach Rickey Bustle, and two If the players are half as up- Continued to Page 4 Saints out to improve run... Continued from Page 2 The Saints responded by our smaller people have cent history. “I hopefully will giving Sedrick Ellis more help played with in the past, but be able to bring something to on the interior defensive line we sure look different.” the table and contribute to a in the form of free agents Rogers sought out a chance situation like that again.” Shaun Rogers (6-foot-4, 350 to play for the Saints, a fran- Meanwhile, the Saints hope pounds) and Aubrayo chise whose long-held reputa- Jordan and newly acquired Franklin (6-1, 317). tion for bumbling ineptitude veteran defensive end Turk New Orleans also added has been left in the past since McBride will improve their depth at defensive end by us- Payton arrived, taking the pass rush. ing their top draft choice on Saints to three playoff ap- There will be less pressure former California star pearances — including two on the defense, of course, if Cameron Jordan (6-4, 287). NFC title games and a Super the Saints’ keep living up to Wishing All Area Teams “We’re going to look differ- Bowl — in his first five sea- their reputation as one of the ent getting off the bus,” sons. premier offenses in the NFL. Williams said. “You’ve got big- “I’m just excited to be a part Quarterback Drew Brees ger people. We have to get of a franchise with that kind has all of his top receivers those bigger people to play of tradition,” Rogers said, re- back, and his offensive line A Safe Season! with the same tenacity that ferring to the Saints’ more re- appears solid, even Page 4, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011 2011 Banner-Tribune Football Edition Williams La Tech improved, ready for second stint but has a tough road RUSTON, La. (AP) — With games include rugged West- at Grambling 13 starters and 42 lettermen ern Athletic Conference road back from a team that barely contests at Nevada and Fres- GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — missed bowl eligibility in no State, as well as another If Doug Williams’ second 2010, second-year head coach road test at Mississippi. time around as head coach Sonny Dykes expects “We know what’s ahead, at Grambling State is as Louisiana Tech to be better but we also know we have the successful as his first stint, this season. talent and experience return- the Tigers should be in good Whether that will be re- ing to deal with this type of shape. flected in the win column is schedule,” junior quarterback As the successor to Eddie another matter. Colby Cameron said. “We’ve Robinson, the Tigers’ All- The Bulldogs’ schedule pits got Southern Mississippi in America quarterback and them against what appear to the first game and that’s all Super Bowl Most Valuable be strong programs early and we’re thinking about now.” Player helped his alma late in the season. Cameron is the projected mater dominate the South- “We have a chance to be a starter in Tech’s multifaceted western Athletic Conference good team, but how well we offense. He passing for 461 in the late 1990s and early do is going to depend on deal- yards and a touchdown in 10 2000s, with three league ti- games last year, then re- WSM JUNIORS: D’Andre Gabriel, Brennan Connor, D’Ross Prince, Trevell Dixon and ing with the challenges pre- tles during that period. After sented by the schedule,” ceived good reviews from serving as a front office exec- Brown, Giordan Jack, Blane Tabb, Tremar Otis Harris. Dykes said. “We could be coaches in the spring. utive in the NFL with Tam- good, yet it might not be re- “Colby has the ability and pa Bay, Williams is back at flected because of the sched- skills to lead us,” Dykes said. Grambling. Hudspeth has tough turnaround... ule.” “He showed that in the “There’s nothing like Continued from Page 3 Tech has to play Confer- spring. What we’re looking Grambling and I’m thrilled for out of our starter is con- the last two years, helping the end, Ladarius Green, who skill players were not produc- ence USA title contenders about being back home,” he sistency and toughness and Bulldogs win nine games in caught 44 passes for 794 tive. Quarterback Chris Mas- Southern Mississippi and said. “I enjoyed being in the we feel he’s got those quali- 2010 for the first time since yards and seven touchdowns son, in a three-way competi- Houston, as well as Missis- NFL and working with some ties.” 1999. last season. But Louisiana- tion for the starting job, com- sippi State of the mighty Also returning to the of- Continued to Page 6 He inherits a prolific tight Lafayette’s other returning pleted barely more than half Southeastern Conference in fense is 2010 rushing leader (52.9 percent) of his throws. three of its first four games. Aaron Spikes had a team- The Bulldogs’ final four Continued to Page 7 high 339 yards rushing, aver- aging only 3.3 yards per car- Goooo Teams!!! ry. On defense, the Ragin’ Ca- juns lost three secondary We’re Behind You starters to injuries last year, allowing 62.7 percent comple- All The Way!!! tions and 10.8 yards per pass. If the defensive backs stay healthy this time, the pass defense should improve. Five starters are back among the front seven, in- Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Co., LLC cluding leading returning Certified Public Accountants tackler Devon Lewis- 1013 Main St. - P.O. Box 1028 Buchanon at linebacker. “We have a lot of guys com- Franklin, LA. peting for a lot of different spots,” Hudspeth said. “I like as much competition as possi- 337-828-0272 ble. We won’t announce some starters until the day before the season opener.” LSU GOOD LUCK envisions... Continued from Page 1 a scouting service owned by Willie Lyles. The NCAA is concerned Lyles may have sought payment in exchange for influencing recruits’ deci- sions about where to play, but LSU officials have said they HMS JUNIORS: Drake Businelle, Drake sard, Rhett LeBlanc, Eric Rogers, John only paid Lyles for permitted Rodriguez, Ryan Ronsonet, Collin Brous- Jumonville, Kade Naquin and Kade James. video clips. This month, as players re- CA$HWAY ported for fall camp, they learned that Steve Kragthor- pe, hired last January as PHARMACY LSU’s new offensive coordi- nator and quarterbacks coach, had been diagnosed 1419 Hospital Ave. with Parkinson’s disease. Kragthorpe gave up coordina- 828-0950 tor duties, but is remaining as quarterbacks coach. Head coach Les Miles pro- moted offensive line coach Greg Studrawa to offensive Best Of Luck This Season coordinator. Studrawa, a for- mer Bowling Green offensive coordinator who enters his To All Of Our Teams.... fifth season at LSU, believes he is ready for the job. He al- so suggests there are certain advantages to having plays called by the coach who knows the offensive linemen best. “The first thing I want to know when we call a play is 2 Pc. Dark how we’re going to block it,” WSM COACHING STAFF: Head Coach Marcus Clavelle, Edwin Colbert and Mar- said Studrawa, adding that w/French Fries Ryan Antoine along with assistant coaches quise Newsome. creative ideas about skill po- Cliff Armelin, AJ Smith, Kenneth Bashay, sitions amount to little if pro- or Rice Dressing...$3.28 tection collapses. Plus tax That should not be a prob- Now serving: lem for the Tigers, whose of- Cheddar Peppers, Eggplant Fries & fensive line is an experienced group with four starters back Fried Dill Pickle Spears! and 6-foot-6, 325-pound soph- omore Chris Faulk expected Franklin • 828-4360 Continued to Page 7

FSHS COACHING STAFF: Head Coach J. Davin Colar, Wrenrick Bogan and Jack Ina and assistant coachesCorey Sewell, Franks II. William Gray, C. C. Paul, Carlon Butler, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011, Page 5 2011 Banner-Tribune Football Edition NSU on brink of contending NATCHITOCHES, La. Yet the Demons were not ern State barely averaged (AP) — Two years removed that far off the pace a season more than 100 yards per from an 0-11 record, North- ago. game. Quarterback Paul western State may be a con- Northwestern State Harris threw for 13 touch- tender for the Southland played for a piece of the downs with 10 interceptions. Conference title. championship in their final The defense was more con- The Demons took a huge game a year ago, losing 36- sistent, holding six oppo- step forward to 5-6 in 2010, 13 to Stephen F. Austin. The nents to 20 points or fewer. and coach Bradley Dale return of 16 starters gives Linebacker Derek Rose Peveto contends they could them hope for a different earned first-team All-Ameri- make an even larger jump outcome this time. ca honors as a sophomore, this season. Tight end Justin Aldredge, making 142 tackles and 12 “You can feel the excite- a coaches’ preseason first- stops for losses. Safety Ja- ment and optimism around team All-Southland selec- maal White, a preseason here,” Peveto said. “We’re tion, leads an offense that first-team pick, had 65 tack- ready to go to work, have a needs to put up better num- les and three interceptions. lot of fun, and see how good bers. His four touchdown “We had a really good we can be. We think the catches among 22 receptions summer with almost every- sky’s the limit.” overall led the Demons last body on campus participat- Fifth place is the limit, ac- year, and no one had 500 ing in workouts,” Aldredge cording to his fellow confer- yards receiving. said. “Everyone is on board. HMS SOPHOMORES: Dustin Rogers, Tristen Goutirez, Creighton Buteaux, Alex ence coaches, who placed the Leading running back We all have one thing on our Bryce Ronsonet, Micah Baker, Trae Chauvin, Tate Granger, Beau Leblanc and Demons in the middle of the Sterling Endsley had 291 mind, and that’s winning a Kitchens, Kameron Clements, Lance Zirlott, Tyler Hebert. league in a preseason poll. yards rushing as Northwest- championship.” Hanson... Continued from Page 1 yards on 19 carries last sea- to be highly successful. son giving the Tigers plenty “The main thing this year of experience at the running- is staying healthy,” San- back position. dusky said. “We really Rodriguez, Fluke, Judice thought last year we had an and Broussard will be joined opportunity to be a lot more in the Tigers’ offense by successful had we stayed starters Laine Faucheaux, healthy. That’s the nature of left guard; John Jumonville, Class A football and hopeful- center; BJ Johnson, right ly by revamping some of the guard; Brandon Pillaro, right things we’ve done in the off tackle; Kade Naquin, wide season we can still be a little receiver; Chase Businelle, more preventive but a lot of wide receiver; Taylor Barril- things that happened were leaux, wide receiver; Beau out of our hands and we have Ancona, runningback. to roll with it.” Defensively, the Tigers will Hanson has 13 senior play- be led by projected starters ers leading the 2011 team in- 2011 AND STILL GROWING! Taylor Barrilleaux, free safe- to the regular season with ty; Drake Businelle, corner- coach Sandusky pointing out back; Kole Fluke, corner- the leadership role on the back; Corey Landry, defen- squad is beneficial. Working at the Port.... sive end; Laine Faucheaux, “Our senior leadership is defensive end; Brandon Pil- pretty good as they work well laro, tackle; Kade Naquin, together. This group of sen- tackle; Zach Uze, Broc Buck- iors, most of them have been ner, Matt Landry, Beau An- starting since they were • National Oilwell Varco. cona, linebackers. freshmen. So, as you look at Hanson’s 2011 Coaching it, this ought to be the year Oilfield drilling fluids company utilizing the port facility as main Staff will include: Richard that they get something Sandusky, Head Coach; Ryan some positive things done distribution and warehousing facility. Stoute, Kevin Thomas; Chris but the key is staying Barrilleaux; Patrick Clark, healthy.” Kyle Melancon and Dustin Hanson will compete in • Bagala Oysters, Inc. Cole. rugged District 8-1A along Seafood dealer Hanson’s inability to stay with league opponents Ver- healthy last season put a milion Catholic, Ascension damper on what was prom- Episcopal, Central Catholic • SBA Structures, Inc. ised as a golden opportunity and Gueydan. 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The Cowboys have only McNeese has three all- four starters back each on of- league performers back on de- fense and defense in 2011, but fense, including defensive Tad Blevins - Executive Director/President their returning players in- backs Malcolm Bronson and clude six All-Southland Con- Darrell Jenkins, along with ference selections and a num- Desmund Lighten, who is Calvin Deshotel - Vice President ber of returning lettermen switching from defensive who showed promise in 2010. tackle to defensive end to bol- Ralph Longman - Secretary The likely starter at quar- ster the Cowboys’ pass rush. SE La. has questions John Lockett to answer in fall camp Phil Bell HAMMOND, La. (AP) — defense appears to be the Southeastern Louisiana most troublesome spot. Greg Paul slipped to 2-9 last year after Lucas has to replace his improving its record in each top six tacklers from a unit Willie Peters of coach Mike Lucas’ first that gave up 50-plus points three seasons. to Sam Houston State and With 12 starters gone, a Stephen F. Austin during a Wayne Stevens quick recovery is no given. five-game slide to end 2010. Southland Conference The schedule will not do coaches picked the Lions the Lions any favors, either. Will Terry seventh out of eight teams in They play on the road their preseason poll. against the top four South- Rebecca O. Pellerin - Office Manager “We truly have a lot of land teams, according to the question marks,” Lucas said. preseason coaches’ poll. One Donna Louviere - Secretary/Receptionist “At our caravan stops, peo- of their home games is ple have been asking me against new league member about our depth chart, and I Texas State, which is not eli- P.O. Drawer 601 • Franklin, LA 70538 • 337-828-3410 don’t know.” gible for the conference title Southeastern has concerns and whose results won’t e-mail: [email protected] on both sides of the ball, but count in the standings. Page 6, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011 2011 Banner-Tribune Football Edition LSU’s Lee says he’s learned from tough 2008 season BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) you’ve got to go in there and nitely, meaning LSU was quarterbacks are often told moments that season as I belong and I know I can — Jarrett Lee won’t forget you’ve got to play and do without its starting quar- to have short memories, well, as Lee threw for 1,873 make those plays,” Lee the 2008 season, when LSU what you can, and I don’t terback of the previous two and to keep slinging the yards and 14 TDs, which is said. “I’ve just got to stay fans mockingly inserted the regret 2008 at all. If any- seasons, and with little ball with confidence after 400 more yards and double focused and stay positive.” words “pick six” between thing, it made me a better more than a week to pre- an interception, Lee sees the touchdowns that Jeffer- When Lee lost the start- his first and last names. person, a better player.” pare for this Saturday’s some value in reflecting son threw for as a junior ing job to Jefferson at the The Tigers’ newly promot- He will have to be a bet- season opener against No. 3 back on the 2008 season. last season. end of 2008, he said he ed starting quarterback ter player if fourth-ranked Oregon in Arlington, “I just keep it in the back “There were some games thought about transferring doesn’t sound bitter about LSU is to fulfill its poten- Texas.“This is not how you of my mind,” Lee said. “I back in 2008 that I guess I and even talked about it it, though. tial as a national title con- want to insert anyone into don’t want those things to had seen some moments with his father, who was al- the quarterback spot,” “I don’t want to say I was tender. happen again.” where I knew I could make so one of his coaches when Miles said, but added, “If set up to fail,” Lee said, re- Only last Friday, Les it happen, and so that’s he starred at Brenham there is a guy that was bap- There were some good flecting on his interception- Miles elevated Lee back to a something, too, that I know High School in Texas. tized under fire, that had to plagued redshirt freshman starting role after police ob- come to the field very season, when he was thrust tained an arrest warrant quickly and that had to into the starting lineup be- for Jordan Jefferson in con- learn on the run, that was cause of a combination of nection with an Aug. 19 Jarrett Lee.” junior Ryan Perrilloux’s dis- brawl outside a bar. missal and sophomore An- The arrest warrants on In 11 games in 2008, in- drew Hatch’s injury. felony second-degree bat- cluding eight starts, Lee “Coming into this league tery charges against Jeffer- threw 16 interceptions, sev- and being in the SEC, it can son and reserve linebacker en of which were returned be tough,” Lee said. “Some- Josh Johns led Miles to sus- for touchdowns, hence the times things happen and pend both players indefi- “pick six” nickname. While Southern’s Mitchell seeking improvement in 2nd season BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) the Jaguars. the two games Southern won. — Southern coach Stump That was not what Mitchell said he has three Mitchell has few complaints Mitchell envisioned when he exceptional receivers in about the talent-level on the left his assistant coaching job LaQuinton Evans, Charles Jaguars’ roster. with the Washington Red- Hawkins and Jared Green; FSHS SOPHOMORES: Brandon Brown, Brian Robertson, Jarion Brown, Treveon Yet, after two decades as a skins, but he found a meas- three strong tight ends led by Cedric Pau, Sholamo Elzy, Lamar Wynn, Parker, Devin Jones, Brandon McFarlane, player and coach in the NFL, ure of encouragement in the Javon Jordan; and a pair of Victor Jejia, Mark Wesley, Kevin Butler, Joe- Deondrick Butler and Dea’zhone Butler. Mitchell has learned that it fact that three of Southern’s solid running backs in Bran- vante Seriel, Quentin Rhine, Larry Grimm, often takes more than that to losses came by a touchdown don Rice and Dallas Fort. win. or less. The defense has six “We have some talented “We’re a much more disci- starters back, but there could guys at Southern who I know plined football team,” he be a number of changes on a are talented enough to play said. “We’re a team that has unit that gave up averages of Make us proud in the NFL,” said Mitchell, a lot more experience than 360 yards and 33.8 points who enters his second season we had in the past and I last season. as Southern head coach. “The think that’s going to be valu- A 2011 Southwestern Ath- toughest transition is for able to us.” letic Conference title is al- Guys!! these guys to accept disci- Southern has a number of ready out of the question be- pline. ... Because of the lack play-makers on offense, cause of an NCAA- and of discipline we had (in 2010), Mitchell said, and he needs SWAC-imposed postseason the results were the way they to come up with ways to get ban related to poor academic Breaux’s were.” them the ball. performance. But in the Mitchell, who took over for Dray Joseph is the likely Jaguars’ case, there’s lot of former longtime Southern starting quarterback after improving to do before that coach Pete Richardson, went spending last season as the punishment even comes into Foodland 2-9 in his first season with backup, but getting action in play. 126 Charenton Rd. • 923-4402 We’re Behind You All The Way!!!

WSM SOPHOMORES: Hamilton Navy, Glen Anderson, Caleb Loveless, Dwaylen Spain, Marsh, Tamon Lockett, Khylon Brown, Bran- Daylen Hatcherson, Mason Robinson, Kyler don Verdin, Desmond Anderson, Jovan Jackson and Jermaine George. Williams ready for second... Continued from Page 4 great people, but this is fam- the head coach) and junior rusher Cornelius Walker. ily. Hopefully, I can keep the Frank Rivers as the leading “It’s no secret we have to family happy by winning.” candidates to take over be- find somebody who can tote From Your St. Mary Parish Officials If the Tigers fulfill presea- hind center. the football,” the coach said. son predictions of winning a Doug Williams says the Defensively, pass-rushing Western Division title in the eventual starter will have to standout Jomarcus Savage SWAC, they’ll have to do so learn on the run. could make the unit one of without the team’s top two “You know the other teams the toughest in the confer- rushers of the past four are going to keep the pres- ence. years. sure on them because of “Usually it’s this way, but Grambling also will have their inexperience,” he said. the defense was far ahead of an untested quarterback. An even bigger challenge the offense in the spring,” During the offseason, 2010 is at running back, where Doug Williams said. “With starter Anthony Carrothers 2010 SWAC Offensive Player the gaps we have to fill on of- departed, leaving true fresh- of the Year Frank Warren is fense, that’s got to continue man D.J. Williams (son of gone, along with No. 2 Tigers once the season begins.”

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Paul Naquin Parish President

HMS COACHING STAFF: Head Coach Patrick Clarkston, Kevin Thomas, Kyle Cliff Dressel Dr. Chip Metz Richard Sandusky along with assistant Melancon and Dustin Cole and Bronson coaches Ryan Stoute, Chris Barrilleaux, Sandusky. Clerk of Court Coroner The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011, Page 7 2011 Banner-Tribune Football Edition ULM looks for first bowl berth MONROE, La. (AP) — Al- tacklers return, including Last year, Arkansas, though Louisiana-Monroe linebacker Cameron Blakes, Auburn and LSU outscored has never been to a bowl who had a team-high six them by the combined mar- game, second-year head sacks. He and end Ken gin of 134-10. coach Todd Berry can cite a Dorsey (five sacks) were an “I’m going to continue to number of reasons why that effective pass rushing tan- play these games,” Berry should change in 2011. dem. said. “If we are going to con- Berry welcomes back 10 The key for the Warhawks tinue to grow the program, offensive and seven defen- may be to survive their Sep- part of it is going out there sive starters from a team tember schedule. They play and playing teams in the that came close to sharing at Florida State, TCU and Top 25. That’s going to pre- the 2010 Sun Belt confer- Iowa before starting confer- pare us to become a better ence title. In consecutive ence action in October. team.” games, Louisiana-Monroe beat eventual co-champion Troy 28-14 and lost in dou- ble overtime to Florida In- ternational, the other co- champion. Reverse that latter excru- Candy’s HMS FRESHMEN: Brandon Bonin, Jeffery Stovall, Brennan Burney, Marcus Kuhlman, ciating result, and the Soulis, Hunter Hebert, Jacob Hebert, Devin Helms, Shawn Moss, Royce Norton, Warhawks would have been J’Mahdre Giles, Jacob Stewart, Cameron Ried Simoneaux, Tristen Goutirez. the front-runner for the “Where Everyone is a Friend” 2010 title. Berry took the names off 15810 Hwy. 182 West LSU envisions... players’ jerseys when he ar- rived at Louisiana-Monroe in Franklin Continued from Page 4 and said he would reinstate to take over at left tackle. ue that way.” LSU opens the season with a them only after the 828-1557 Miles and Studrawa are Defensively, LSU has been neutral-site game in Dallas Warhawks played in a bowl Good Luck St. Mary confident they’ll have the near the top of the SEC since against 2010 BCS runner-up game. He does not want to push up front to allow LSU to John Chavis took over as co- Oregon on Sept. 3. wait until Year Three. Parish Football Players!! control the ball and wear ordinator in 2009. This sea- For now, though, the Tigers “We have high expecta- down foes with a punishing son, the Tigers’ defensive hardly seem worried about tions going into this year,” running game featuring backfield could be among the their capacity to handle it. he said. “There’s a great Ware, Michael Ford and Al- nation’s best, featuring Math- “Our goal is to win the na- chemistry on the team. fred Blue. ieu and 2010 team intercep- tional championship,” Jeffer- They worked hard in the At the same time, Stu- tion leader Morris Claiborne, son said. “That’s what every- offseason. There are a lot of drawa pledged he’ll be aggres- along with senior Brandon body’s mindset is on this team reasons to be positive about sive about taking shots down- Taylor and sophomores Eric and we’re not striving for any- this team.” field to receivers Rueben Ran- Reid and Tharold Simon, who thing less.” It starts with quarterback dle, Russell Shepard and pos- as freshmen had intercep- Kolton Browning, who won sibly some standout freshmen tions in LSU’s Cotton Bowl the job as a redshirt fresh- like Odell Beckham and win. La Tech... man and had an exceptional Jarvis Landry. The defensive line has one debut season, completing Continued from Page 4 The success of the passing of its best end rushers back 61.9 percent of his passes game will hinge on whether from injury in Sam Mont- Lennon Creer, who gained with 18 touchdowns. He al- senior Jordan Jefferson has gomery, and Chavis said 1,181 yards and scored 10 so ran for 385 yards. improved as much as Miles freshman tackle Anthony touchdowns. The Doak Walk- His favorite target, wide KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL & YOUR GOAL IN claims. LSU ranked last in Johnson is already good er Award candidate is also receiver Luther Ambrose, the Southeastern Conference enough to see meaningful one of the top four receiving caught 65 passes. The SIGHT! in passing last season with playing time. threats back for the Bull- Warhawks’ second-, third- 155.6 yards per game, but Jef- At linebacker, Ryan Baker dogs, along with senior wide- and fourth-leading re- VISION ferson also is an effective run- anchors an experienced group out Taulib Ikharo, who had ceivers are back, too. ner. joined by converted safety KIDD CENTER 50 catches for 530 yards and The running game should Miles said Jefferson has Karnell Hatcher. four scores last season. be improved since the start- looked good in fall camp, The Tigers’ SEC schedule, DR. MILTON B. KIDD * DR. KEITH M. COMEAUX Defense may be the key to ing offensive line returns adding, “He did very well at which includes a road game how Tech’s deals with its de- intact. The blockers need to the back end of last season against rival Alabama, will be 1500 NORTHWEST BLVD FRANKLIN 828-3651 manding schedule. be better in pass protection and we expect him to contin- tough, and that comes after after allowing 34 sacks a 1301 VICTOR II BLVD MORGAN CITY 385-5744 year ago. EYE CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY On defense, the top three Best Of Luck This Season!

FSHS FRESHMEN: Brian Little, Devin Dereke Guilbeau. Jones, Marlon Brown, Shawn Francis, City Of Franklin Mayor: Raymond Harris, Jr. WEST ST. MARY FRESHMEN: Devin Gavin Brown, Chris Jones, Thaddeux Anderson, Devon Chretien, Travon Chretien, Gabriel. Councilman: Eugene Foulcard Councilman: Joseph Garrison Councilman: Dale Rogers Councilman: Lester Levine Councilman: Chuck Autin Page 8, The Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La., Friday, September 2, 2011 Goock d Lu During The 2011 Football Season But Most Of All, BE SAFE • Park In Well Lighted Areas • Lock Your Vehicle • Put Valuables Out Of Sight, Preferably In The Trunk • Slow Down Near Schools At Night & Watch For Football Traffic • Don’t Drink & Drive • Observe Your Area’s Curfew GOOD LUCK!!! From Sheriff Mark Hebert & The Hard Working Men & Women At The St. Mary Sheriff’s Office