FHS principal Shane Smith has been elected as Vice President of the LHSAA Executive Committee. This was done at last weeks LHSAA principals convention.
In other news from the convention a proposal to allow a one-transfer for student athletes where in they would be immediately eligible at their next school was voted down by a huge margin, 273-66. The rule of transfers having to sit out a year will remain in effect.
A second proposal that had garnered a lot of interest was approved. This proposal will have schools that file a lawsuit against the LHSAA banned from the playoffs in the sport the lawsuit is filed about and other sanctions from the LHSAA could be imposed.
This proposal came about after University high in Baton Rouge filed a lawsuit after they were removed from the football playoffs after they were found to have ineligible players during the season. This lawsuit nearly caused the football playoffs to be delayed, which would have caused significant changes to the football playoffs not to mention the monetary costs associated with any delay. Newman high also had a recent lawsuit involving their basketball team which added to this situation being addressed.
Notes and Quotes
The Lady Demons soundly defeated the Mt Hermon Lady Yellow Jackets in non district basketball action last week, 48-13.
The Lady Demons were led by Jailynne Webb with 22 points, Jaliyah Bickham 8, Alandria Warner 8, Kynaisha Abron 6 and Jazyria Roberts 4.
The Demons defeated the Independence Tigers 61-45; with Jaiden Garrett scoring 20 points, Avery Brumfield 17, RJ Hart 9, Sy Austin 8 and Omira Williams 5.
The Demons also defeated the Lakeshore Titans on the road in a crucial district game, 60-54 on Friday after also defeating the South Plaquemines Hurricanes 66-44 on Thursday.
The Lady Demons and Demons will host Loranger on Friday February 7 for an important district game.
The Lady Demons are currently sitting at #35 in the Division II non select power ratings and need some wins to move into the top 28 to qualify for the playoffs.
The Demons are at #13 and are playing to maintain that rating. If they can stay within the top 16 they would host a playoff game in the first round.
The Pine Raiders are at #19 in Division III non select and could use a win or two to move up into the top 16.
The Pine Lady Raiders are at #5 in Division III non select and are in a good spot. They will host a playoff game and if they could move into the top 4 would receive a bye in the first round.
