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Will Campbell, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Neville’s class of 2022

May 1, 2025May 8, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

Will Campbell, a standout offensive lineman who began his football journey at Neville High School, has etched his name into NFL history. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound LSU product was selected by the New England Patriots as the 4th overall pick in…

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Powerhouse coaches leave legacies that live forever

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

In the heart of Monroe and Richwood, where Tuesday and Friday lights shine and gymnasiums throb with the roar of packed stands, there lives a story not just of wins and losses—but of legacy. The residents of Monroe, Richwood, and…

Basketball, Casey Jones, coaches, Jesse Burnette, Legends, Powerhouse coaches, Terry Martin

Wossman names former NFL, LSU and Neville star Diarse as football coach

February 6, 2025February 13, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

Monroe native and former LSU wide receiver John Diarse has been named head football coach at Wossman High School, replacing Terence Cahee who departed for McNeese State University. Diarse, 30, brings an impressive football pedigree to the Wildcats program. As…

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Carroll football coach cancels practice due to tardiness

September 7, 2023October 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

Carroll High School’s football program is currently abuzz with discussions and debates following a controversial decision made by their head coach, Garry Hines. On Monday, Coach Hines abruptly canceled football practice, citing a troubling lack of student attendance, particularly due…

Carroll High School, Coach Garry Hines, football practice

Martin against Martins coaching

December 5, 2019 Free PressSports

On Tuesday Night, Richwood High Headcoach Terry Martin, Sr. had a moment that most coaches never get to do in a career. Martin, Sr. and youngest son Keldric had to coach against Martin’s oldest son and former player Terry Martin,…

Franklin Parish Patriots, Keldric Martin, Richwood High, Terry Martin Jr, Terry Martin Sr

Jelly Bean Football Camp held

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Free PressSports

Justin “Jelly Bean” Ellis Skills and Drills camp was held at Neville High School on July 6, 2019, with over 200 youth in attendance. The camp also brought in ov   Log in to see photos and the remainder of…

Football Camp, Justin “Jelly Bean” Ellis

Coach Arvie resigns at Richwood

June 2, 2019June 6, 2019 Free PressEvents, Sports

AWARD WINNING COACH RESIGNS: Richwood High School football coach Robert Arvie tendered his resignation this week, choosing to move in other areas. Arvie confirmed Thursday that he appreciates the opportunity Richwood gave him to serve, but he has chosen to…

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