Basketball runs through the Ellis’s family blood line, siblings Ronald Ellis Junior and Roniya Ellis both brought home district 1-4A MVP’s. This star-studded basketball duo is coached by their father, Ronald Ellis Sr. who was also named district 4-1A coach of the year.
The #6 Richwood Rams have punched their ticket to the quarterfinals in the non-select division III bracket behind an eye popping performance by senior guard, Courtney McCarthy. The newest Aaron’s Ace put up 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals in the 95 to 55 win over #11 Marksville. McCarthy and the Rams look to carry that momentum into Winnfield, when they go take on the #3 Tigers on Friday for the quarterfinals.
The OCS Lady Eagles have been flying high, winning 16 of their last 17 games. None bigger than their district championship win over Cedar Creek, that went all the way to the final tick. Senior point guard, Anna Dale Melton hit the game winning shot over the Lady Cougars to secure OCS a district championship and the fourth seed in select division IV. Ava West has also been lighting up the scoreboard as a eighth grader at the varsity level, averaging 11 points per game.
Sterlington is known as a football powerhouse but this Panthers squad is flipping the script. Right now, Sterlington boys basketball is 22-7 and currently ranked 9th in non-select division III. Coming off huge wins over Richwood and Union Parish. The Panthers glue comes from the big three of seniors Cooper Smith, Cardez Norman and freshman Cooper Nelson. Their electric play that has lead Sterlington to four straight wins earns them this week’s Aaron’s Aces honors.
Wossman isn’t experiencing a championship hangover, the lady Wildcats are currently sitting at number two in the non-select division II with a 20-3 record. After their win over Richwood, they have won 12 straight games. The Wildcats are fueled by the dynamic trio of Anyra Wilson, Ramiah Augurson and Danya Ross . Each player averages around 15 to 18 points per game, earning them this weeks Aaron’s Aces honors.
Ouachita is coming off a stunning buzzer beater victory over powerhouse Ruston. Bradshaw hit the game winning shot for the Lions but his dynamic play is what is leading Ouachita to a 14-7 record. Bradshaw leads the team with 15 points and eight rebounds per game. Sophomore guard, Zion Weeks has also stepped up to the plate to lead the Lions to 7th place in the non-select division one rankings.
The Wossman boy’s basketball team is currently 15-5 and coming off a Don Redden Memorial Classic championship. This week’s Aaron’s Aces have helped put the Wildcats at #1 in non-select division two. Sophomore guard, Antron Mason, averages a team high 15 points per game. While junior guard, Jordan Comanche isn’t far behind with14 points per contest. The 6′8 forward, Kamron Coleman racks up 9 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Sterlington wide receiver John Barr finished this season with seven touchdown catches on 19 receptions. Over the past two seasons, Barr tallied 19 touchdown receptions. Before he continues his football career at ULM, Barr celebrates his long overdue honor as an Aaron’s Ace.
The 2022 high school football season featured many of the top Northeast Louisiana stars putting on showstopping performances, earning them Aaron’s Aces honors. Ruston’s quarterback Jaden Osborne and defensive tackle Christian Davis and Union’s defensive back Cam Hill all had standout seasons. They can now sport long overdue Aaron’s Aces shirts.
Amareya Greeley earned the I-20 Bowl MVP behind a two receiving and one passing touchdown performance. Greeley rushed for nearly 1,000 yards and 10 total touchdowns this season for Carroll. He now finishes his high school football career as an Aaron’s Ace.
Oak Grove senior Kam Franklin led the Tigers defense with eight tackles, including three for a loss, in the semi-final win against Haynesville. Franklin marches his Tigers to the Superdome as an Aaron’s Ace. Zach White and Noah Lovelady each recorded a pick six in OCS’s semi-final victory over Ascension Catholic. Lovelady added another interception and eight tackles, while White tallied 11 tackles plus 103 rushing yards. The two playmakers lead the Eagles to the Dome for the fourth straight season as Aaron’s Aces.
Ruston’s Dyson Fields and Jadon Mayfield helped lead the Bearcats to a quarterfinal win over Denham Springs. In two playoff games, Fields has rushed for 368 yards and nine touchdowns. Mayfield racked up eight tackles and two sacks. The dynamic duo continues the chase for Ruston’s first state title since 1990 as Aaron’s Aces.
Matthew Fobbs-White and Jaylon Nichols helped lead Neville to a second-round playoff win over East Ascension. Fobbs-White tallied eight tackles, including one hit that has people talking across the state. Nichols, who is only a sophomore, rushed for 198 yards on 28 carries. The teammates can now celebrate as the newest Aaron’s Aces.
Ouachita senior Chaunky Lewis rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns in the Lions 35-21 playoff win against Hahnville. Lewis has racked up 508 rushing yards and seven scores in the last two games, while also being one of Ouachita’s leading tacklers. The two-way star is now an Aaron’s Ace.
St. Frederick quarterback Micah Bell led the Warriors to touchdowns on their first five drives against Cedar Creek. The senior signal caller rushed for 112 yards on 17 carries and three touchdowns and added 81 yards through the air and two scores. Bell has time to soak in his newest honor as his eighth seeded Warriors have a bye week for the first round of playoffs.
The Chiefs broke a 4 game losing streak behind the legs of Antonio “Cadillac” Ford after beating Pineville, 41-7. Ford finished with 266 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Rebels, earning him this weeks Aaron’s Aces honors. Ford has been the centerpiece of the Chiefs offense all year long and he will try to continue that trend against Alexandria and through out the playoffs.
West Monroe’s quarterback Hayden Federico led the Rebels to a 45-14 revenge victory against Ouachita. He led the offensive attack with five total touchdowns. West Monroe tallied 352 total yards of offense. The two-sport star earns his first Aaron’s Ace award on the gridiron.
The Union Parish Farmers got their revenge against Sterlington this past week with a win at Doc Elliot Stadium (29-21). A big contributor to that was sophomore linebacker, Tyquereis Wilson. He terrorized the Panthers with 22 solo tackles, 4 assists, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 1 pass deflected. With those stats, Wilson earned this weeks Aaron’s Ace honors.
West Monroe’s Grant Edmondson had two interceptions in the Rebels 54-0 victory over Pineville, including his first career pick six. OCS’s Tate Hamby recorded two touchdown receptions, an interception and a punt return touchdown in the Eagles 49-7 win against St. Frederick. The versatile playmakers are the newest Aaron’s Aces.
Senior wide receiver Aaron Jackson scored three touchdowns for Ruston in the Bearcats 27-21 victory against Neville. The former Tiger got revenge on his old team with 129 yards on six catches. Jackson is an Aaron’s Ace for the first time.
Union Parish running back Trey Holly is the new all-time leading rusher in Louisiana after his 250 yard and 4 touchdown performance against Bastrop, earning his 4th Aaron’s Ace honor. Over in Monroe, Carroll dual threat quarterback, Demardrick Blunt lead the Bulldogs to a huge 34-20 win over the defending 3A champs. Blunt put up 204 total yards and reached pay dirt 3 times.
Mangham running back Jalen Williams rushed for 206 yards and five touchdowns in the Dragons win against Caldwell. He has 13 touchdowns through three games. Neville quarterback Brooks Anzalone threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns in the Tigers victory against Huntington. He is an Aaron’s Ace for the first time.
OCS quarterback Landon Graves had an inspired performance against Oak Grove in honor of his injured teammate Chad Strickland. Graves’ accounted for 241 yards and two passing touchdowns and rushed for 100 yards and another three scores. Ouachita running back Carldell Sirmons put on a show against Neville with 262 yards on 24 carries and four touchdown runs. Sirmons has scored four touchdowns in each of his first two games.
Our first Aaron’s Ace goes to Oak Groves sophomore Ramarion Ruffin, the 152 pound back scored 5 touchdowns vs Opelousas Catholic. Now the Tigers switch their focus to OCS in week 2.
This dynamic duo from Ruston is ready to get over their playoff hump. In the last 4 seasons, the Bearcats have been sent packing home from the quarterfinals. Quarterback Jaden Osborne and running back Dyson Fields plan to change that. Osborne finished with 923 passing yards last season. Dyson Fields found paydirt 31 times last season as well. Ruston will kick off against Warren Easton in week one.
Trey Holly is a special player, the Union Parish star is 875 yards away from breaking the states all-time rushing record. In this weeks edition of Aaron’s Aces we honor one of the states top running backs and why he decided to play for his senior year.
OCS’s Jay Parker is a two-time State Champion in the two mile and the school record holder in the mile. Before he continues his track career at ULM, Parker clocks in as an Aaron’s Ace.
West Monroe’s Colby Dark and Sterlington’s Ian Carter have the personalities to match their impressive fishing skills. The high school seniors recently finished fourth out of 236 teams at the 2022 High School National Championship in Alabama. They have also reeled in the title of Aaron’s Aces first anglers.
Dakota Gasca left his mark on the court for West Monroe. In his season season, Gasca earned honorable mention on the Class 5A All-State team and first team recognition on the All-Parish team. He will continue his basketball career at Millsaps College.
West Monroe’s softball stars Kenzie Vestal and Maddie Nichols slugged their way into the state championship finals in their senior season. Vestal will continue her softball career at Bossier Parish Community College, while Nichols heads to ULM.
Oak Grove junior Caden McCarthy and Class 1A title game MVP Luke Simmons led the Tigers to their second straight Class 1A state championship victory. Now they have a new title to flaunt: Aaron’s Aces.
Bryanna Craig will continue her career at Louisiana Tech and Jada Williams will travel west to compete for TCU. Their accomplishments throughout their their high school career earned them this weeks Aaron’s Ace award.
Claiborne Christian has a rich history of baseball championships. Head coach Chad Olinde has multiple state championships and coach of the year awards under his belt but after a slow start to the season, the Crusaders finally found their footing. 6′5 pitcher AJ Allen was a huge x-factor in the state championship run for the Crusaders.
Tony Antley has been the head coach for Aggies baseball for over three decades. This season he finally put up the cleats and retired on top with a storybook ending. Antley leave Choudrant with six state titles.
Hayden Federico, Caleb Ross and Brandon Eager all played critical roles in the 5A state title game to win the Rebels first state championship since 1999. They earned this weeks Aarons Ace award.
OCS and Saint Frederick are slugging it out in the 2022 division four semi-final match. Zach White has carried the Eagles with 43 RBI’s on the season. If it wasn’t for Thomas Marsala’s walk off grand slam, the Warriors wouldn’t be here. Both players have earned this weeks Aaron’s Aces honors.
The mighty Rebels haven’t lost in five weeks. Trey Hawsey has a batting average of .408 and Caleb Little isn’t far behind with .357 hitting percentage.
After winning her second state championship, West Monroe's Kaylee Bonner is now an Aaron's Ace. Find out how the Lady Rebel got started in powerlifting.
Congratulations to Richwood’s Courtney McCarthy as he becomes the newest Aaron’s Ace. The junior is one of the top scorers in the country averaging 32 points and 12 rebounds a game. McCarthy is coming off an eye popping performance as he scored 46 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in a loss to Neville.
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