The DeSoto LSU Alumni Association 14th Annual Golf Classic weekend is planned for July 10, 11, and 12th at the Cypress Bend Golf Resort. The resort is currently taking room reservations at 877- 519-1500 according to Chapter President John Russell.
State Qualifiers: Coach Stephen Stroud, Braylen Wilson- Long jump and 200M dash, Emily Laenger- 4X400 Relay, Dajah Gant- 800M and 4X400 Relay, Daisha Stephens- 100M dash, 400M, 4X400 Relay, Jasmine White- high jump, 400M, 4X400 Relay and Coach Crystal Childress.
When the North DeSoto LadyGriffins trium phantly walked,tiredly staggered, or excitedly jumped off the softball diamond on Saturday night, they carried more than an LHSAA Class 4A State Championship with them. With their 1-0 victory over West Ouachita, theLady Griffins capped a near perfect 29-1 season and brought additional credibility, honor, and pride to their softball program, school culture,and the North DeSoto community.
After a disappointing loss to perennial power Vandebilt Catholic in the 2014 semifinals of the LHSAA state tournament, the Lady Griffins returned all but 2 from their lineup for the 2015 campaign and they were hungry – they had a taste and wanted more. On Friday, the Lady Griffins stepped up to the table in the Quarterfinals against a Neville team who was out to avenge being ousted by the Lady Griffins in the first round of the playoffs last year.
The Lady Panthers of Stanley High School and the Lady Griffins of North DeSoto High both have advanced to the LHSAA softball playoffs to be held at Frasch Park in Sulphur this Friday.
Pictured Left: Stanley High School Head Girls Basketball Cleve Craig was presented an award by the DPPJ, recognizing the Stanley Lady Panthers basketball team, who were the state runners up for Class B Girls Basketball. Coach Craigsʼ team was unavailable to receive their award due to a conflicting track meet.
