Sports

By Kelsey Wheless

The Logansport Tigers defeated the Lakeview Gators 44-28 in the home opener of the 2018 season. The game was nowhere near as close as the final score. Logansport dominated the game in the first quarter on both offense and defense in racing to a 37-6 lead after the first quarter. The Tiger starters were out of the game in the first quarter. The lead was stretched to 44-6 at halftime. This week the Tigers travel to Bossier to take on the Bossier Bearkats. Gametime is 7:00 Friday night.

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By Danny Lowery

It was more Friday Night Lights as the Wolverines travel to Carroll High School in Monroe and come home with another victory. Wolverines receive the ball, and open the game with a fumble at the 33 yard line but quickly recover and get an early touchdown with 8:24 left in the quarter. Their two point conversion attempt is successful, bringing the score 8-0 in favor of the Wolverines. The Bulldogs feeling the pressure take a time out with 8:06 remaining. When play continues the Wolverines are unable to make a 1st down and are forced to punt to the Bulldogs, but the Wolverine defense proves to be too much and holds the Bulldogs, from scoring, giving Mansfield control of the ball.

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By Kelsey Wheless

The Logansport Tigers traveled to Jonesboro this past Friday night to kickoff the 2018 season with a match-up with the Jonesboro- Hodge Tigers. Before the game a LifeCare Helicopter flew the game ball into the stadium and landed at midfield. In a show of sportsmanship, the game ball, which had been signed by the Jonesboro-Hodge football team, was presented to Xavier and Emanuel Simpson in honor of their late brother, Javier Simpson. The Tigers would thank their host by handing them a 41-28 loss to start the season. Logansport used their big play capability to take the win. Offensively the Tigers had 12 plays of over 20 yards. Defensively the Tigers forced Jonesboro into 4 turnovers, 2 interceptions and 2 fumbles.

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By Danny Lowery

The mighty Wolverines opened their season with a match up with the Huntington Raiders at Independence Stadium. The Wolverines won the coin toss and deferred. The Wolverines started the game with an impressive defense. The Raiders made an early field goal attempt but was blocked by Mansfield. Mansfield takes possession of the ball but is unable to score. Huntington makes the first touchdown of the game bringing the Score 7-0 in favor of Huntington at the end of the first quarter of play.

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By Kelsey Wheless

On a night when the Logansport Tigers honored one of their fallen players, the 3 DeSoto Parish football teams came together as one. Logansport and North DeSoto kicked off the 2018 DeSoto Parish Jamboree. On the first play from scrimmage, the Tigers handed the ball to Xavier Simpson who gained 1 yard and knelt down to end the play. Simpson was wearing the number 42 jersey of his twin brother, Javier Simpson. Javier passed away this past June while swimming with friends in the Sabine River. After the play, all 3 teams gathered on the field as Simpson removed his brother’s jersey. After a moment of silence and a short prayer, the number 42 was retired.

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By Danny Lowery

It’s that time again for “Friday Night Lights.” On Friday, Aug. 24, the Logansport Tigers hosted this year’s pre-season Jamboree.

Game 1 was between Logansport Tigers and North DeSoto Griffins. As the Tigers lined the run out tunnel, Tank the Tiger was holding the #42 Flag as the LHS Cheerleaders held the banner in memory of Javier Simpson #42. As the Tigers came through the tunnel and banner, they were led by jersey #42 worn by Javier’s brother, Xavier, as tribute to his late brother and teammate.

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Mansfield High School Wolverines

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Khris Middleton, a basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks, visited the Mansfield Wolverines on July 12. When not on the court, the professional basketball player plays golf. Middleton visited Mansfield to speak with some of Mansfield High School’s athletes and to help promote Mansfield’s First Tee program.

Middleton spoke to the MHS Football Team about the importance of education, staying out of trouble, watching what is posted on social media and eating and exercising.

While telling the players about the importance of education, Middleton revealed that he was not allowed to play basketball his freshman year of high school because he received a D. This was the first lesson he realized about school. No matter what he does, he has to get good grades.

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Gamechanger: the Kenneth Harvey Story is a Christian documentary about a Logansport man’s tragedy that he overcame through his faith. The film’s open premiere is scheduled May 19-22 at the Rio Theatre, located at 105 Nacogdoches Street in Center, Texas. An appreciation will be held at 7 p.m. The showing will follow at 7:30 p.m.

All proceeds from the sale of open premiere tickets will be given to support the Kenneth Harvey Special Needs Trust, as well as future marketing opportunities and venues for showings. Open premiere tickets are $7 per person. Tickets must be purchased with cash only.