By JIM BUTLER

When do you patch a tire – when it starts leaking or when it goes flat?

Auditors began warning Boyce officials at least four years ago the tire was leaking. Now, a spare is in play while the town waits to see if a patch holds.

Boyce is entering the second month of law enforcement assistance from the Rapides Sheriff’s Office after essentially shutting down its police department in early February.

That came after the town attorney advised officials they opened themselves to possible malfeasance accusations if another department paycheck was signed or police bill paid.

Greg Jones noted police expenses through December were 44 percent over budget. State law allows variance up to 5 percent before budget amendment is required.

Chief Ronald Goudeau said his budget was cut last August, without his knowledge, to $480,000 for the fiscal year which began June 1. It was $800,000 before the change, he said.

Since August, Jones pointed out, the department had spent about $100,000 monthly for payroll, payroll taxes and retirement system contributions (the chief and six officers) and operating expenses.

Goudeau said he had never received reports on actual spending compared to budget. Jones reminded the chief he had told him several times at previous council meetings he is responsible for staying in budget. 

Jones and auditor CPA Steven McKay noted the town had cash on hand but that another month of police spending at the $100,000 rate would just about bankrupt the town.

Faced with the tire quickly going flat, officials cast about for an air pump or a patch.

The town must pay the chief, for he is an elected official.

Council members (Mary Fisher and Leslie Aaron abstaining on the motion), the mayor, the chief, the attorney and the auditor agreed $5,500 monthly would cover Goudeau’s salary, fuel for his patrol car and incidental expenses.

Sheriff Mark Wood had agreed earlier to have an officer on duty and another on backup at the Boyce substation for $20,000 monthly.

The revised police expense of $25,500 realizes a savings of $74,500 monthly.

Officials agreed to look at the matter again in May as the new fiscal year approaches June 1.

By then, in all likelihood, the town’s audit and  report for the year which ended last May 31 may have been released. 

On May 31, 2022, the last audited figure available, the town’s General Fund had $68,000 on hand. 

The town’s four most recent audits reflect a host of  issues as well as a financial pinch not dissimilar to that faced by many small municipalities. 

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

February 27

Andrew Denham, 30, Ball — illegal use of weapons, $20,000 bail;

Joshua Sanders, 41, Pollock — aggravated assault with firearm 2 counts, home invasion, firearm possession by convicted felon, $170,000 bail;

David Wilson, 35, Pineville — extradition proceedings, murder 2nd degree while in commission of another crime, felony flight, contempt 2 counts, $3,000 bail.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects on Feb. 20 for alleged deer hunting violations that occurred across three parishes.

Agents cited Tyler V. Dauzart Jr., 34, of Deville, for three counts of taking over the seasonal limit of antlered deer, three counts of using other people’s deer tags, failing to tag deer and criminal conspiracy. Agents also cited Kristen Dauzart, 33, of Deville, for two counts of allowing others to use her deer tags and criminal conspiracy. David Tubre, 34, of Pineville, was also cited for allowing others to use his deer tags.

Agents received an anonymous tip about Dauzart Jr. harvesting over the limit of antlered deer. After investigating the tip, agents found that Dauzart Jr. harvested six antlered deer during the 2023-24 hunting season putting him three over the seasonal limit of antlered deer for this area.

Agents also learned that Dauzart Jr. used antlered deer tags from Kristen Dauzart and their daughter. He also used Tubre’s deer tag on a 10-point buck he harvested from the Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area and never tagged another deer.

Agents also discovered that Tyler Dauzart Jr. and Kristen Dauzart staged photographs in an attempt to mislead agents that Kristen Dauzart harvested two of the deer.

Dauzart Jr. harvested the six deer in Rapides, Grant and LaSalle parishes. Agents seized four sets of antlers in relation to the case.

White-tailed deer are considered a conservation success story. Historically low numbers in the early 1900’s have rebounded due to conservation efforts and early protection. Regulations exist to prevent over-harvest and illegal take, promoting conservation. Conservation refers to the wise use of natural resources in a way that they can be utilized and will remain available for future generations.

Taking over the seasonal limit of antlered deer brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Using other people’s deer tags and allowing others to use your tags carries up to a $350 fine for each offense. Criminal conspiracy brings monetary fines and jail time set by the judge in the case if convicted.

Dauzart Jr. may also face civil restitution totaling $6,907 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.

Agents participating in the case are Lt. John Volentine, Sgt. Jesse Davis, Sgt. Eric Little, Corporal Jeremy Fletcher and Senior Agent Ryan Durand.

By LAMAR GAFFORD

There had been numerous bumps in the road this season for the Northwood girls basketball team, but it wound up in a familiar destination.

For the right to play for a championship on the final day of the season.

Clinging to a slim one-point lead at the end of the third, the Lady Gators defeated Hamilton Christian, 47-41, Tuesday in the Division IV select semifinals.

With the win, Northwood sets up a rematch in the championship game with Southern Lab – the team it defeated for the Division IV select title in overtime last season.

“This year, I can honestly say that adversity was amongst us,” Lady Gators coach Lashonda Cooper said.

Weathering that storm has been senior point guard Rhianna Battles, who had 21 points, seven assists and seven steals on 10 of 18 shooting to will her team back to the finals.

Northwood (19-12) traded the lead with the Lady Warriors early in the fourth, but two straight buckets by Battles put it ahead for good.

“I really had to understand that I had to put it on my back,” Battles said. “Every game I’ve played this year, it’s been hard. Even against the easy teams. I’ve never played basketball this hard before,” Battles said.

Hamilton Christian (24-7) opened the game by shooting 54.5 percent from the field, but a 2-for-13 showing in the fourth quarter came when it counted most. McKenzie Deville had seven points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead her team.

The Lady Gators are the second Rapides Parish team to make fourth straight girls basketball championship games – following Plainview’s feat from 2017-2020. It can be the first to win three straight titles as tipoff is set for 2 p.m. Friday.

OAK HILL 79, PLAINVIEW 46

There was a guarantee that one Rapides Parish team would compete for the Division V select title Friday.

That team would be Oak Hill as its victory over Plainview will set up a championship game rematch with JS Clark.

Oak Hill (28-13) outpaced the Lady Hornets by putting up 86 shots, grabbing 29 offensive rebounds and forcing 28 turnovers as junior guard Brilee Dousay scored a game-high 24 points on 11 of 21 shooting.

“I’m so proud of this group of girls,” Oak Hill coach Kaci West said. “They all try to do their part and contribute. That’s been our whole motto this week. We’re not thinking about winning or losing, we’re all just thinking about playing hard and doing our job. At the end of the day, whether we win or lose, we’re going to feel good about that.”

Plainview junior Libby Tarver had a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, while fellow junior Arabella Ashworth blocked six shots.

The Lady Hornets (16-19) made the state tournament for the 14^th time over the last 15 years after upsetting Claiborne Christian in the quarterfinals.

PARKVIEW BAPTIST 65, MENARD 46

Menard is still looking for that elusive girls Marsh Madness victory after falling Monday in the Division III select semifinals to defending champion Parkview Baptist.

Despite going 5-for-8 from the field in the third quarter, Menard was outscored 24-12 as a 10-point halftime deficit became 22 points with a quarter to go.

The frontcourt duo of Lauren Smith (18 points, nine rebounds) and Carly Meynard (14 points, 14 rebounds) kept Menard (22-12) afloat on what was otherwise a rough shooting day.

Addy Bernhard paced Parkview Baptist (23-10) with 26 points. That group of Lady Eagles will face district rival University Lab for the Division III select title Friday.

As an outdoor writer/broadcaster, there are several things on my work schedule. For instance, every week I write an outdoor column appearing in seven publications around north and central Louisiana. In addition, I produce and record four weekly radio programs. When opportunities are presented, I write an occasional article for magazines.

One thing that has been a regular assignment for the past 10 years or so is to contact, interview and write articles for Louisiana Sportsman magazine and web site about trophy bucks taken in Louisiana. I enjoy everything I do for outdoors media but especially rewarding is getting to do articles on these big bucks that come to my attention either by my being contacted by successful hunters or by browsing social media to find photos hunters post when they are successful in downing a trophy.

Granted, I don’t get them all as some hunters prefer to keep their success under wraps as they have no interest in sharing details preferring to keep details and locations secret. I totally accept that. If I had a secret honey hole where I find my trophies, I might be reluctant to share too many details. Even so, I average getting to write articles on at least twenty-five big bucks each season. The ones I do write about give me an idea of what type of bucks on average are taken each season.

From my contacts for the season just ended, my conclusion is that the number and quality of bucks this year was average or maybe slightly below average. Drought conditions this past summer affecting browse plants no doubt contributed to this season’s somewhat lower results. 

In past years, my articles have covered an occasional buck weighing in excess of 300 pounds and a few have resulted in impressive scores of 270 inches or better. I did articles on 30 trophy bucks this past season with buck with the heaviest body weighing just over 230 pounds. The highest scoring buck I located measured 190 inches of antler mass.

Looking over the statistics of bucks taken last season covered in articles I wrote were impressive, but not quite as eye-catching as some in seasons past.

The highest number of bucks I found were taken in Union Parish with five while Beauregard Parish produced four, indicating that you are likely to find a trophy really from one end of the state to the other. Bucks were taken in twenty-two parishes from north to central to the delta region to southwest Louisiana.

How about antler measurements? The thirty bucks in my articles averaged just over 156 inches of mass while the average number of antler points were 10.26. How about body weights? This came out to 192.6 pounds per buck.

During the month of October, nine bucks were reported, November had the highest number with 15 while December produces six. 

Four bucks were taken by traditional archery equipment, two with crossbows and the majority, 24, fell to high powered rifles.

A number of trophies were taken by happenstance. They just showed up. Many of the more successful hunters, however, work all year to prepare food plots, keep minerals available, especially during spring and summer when new antlers and muscle mass are growing. 

I’m already looking forward to deer season 2024-25 when we get to do it all over again. Maybe this will be the season with weather conditions improved and I’ll get a call from you or find your photo of your buck on social media. Be assured, if this happens, I’ll be in touch.

Contact Glynn at glynnharris37@gmail.com

BATON ROUGE — This column is not a defense of Pete Maravich.

No one could successfully defend the Pistol for any length of time, so why start now?

This is just a reminder that LSU basketball legend Pete Maravich’s place in college basketball history is incomparable, no matter how many narratives have been shoved down our throats anytime one of today’s players challenges the NCAA men’s career scoring record of 3,667 points he established in 83 games through three varsity seasons.

Last year, it was Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis scoring 3,664 points in 144 games in five varsity seasons. Since Mercy finished 14-19, not one rinky-dink cash and carry-created out-of-thin air post-season-tourney outside the legit NCAA and NIT tourneys bothered to invite Mercy just so he could break Maravich’s record.

This season, it’s Iowa women’s star Caitlin Clark, who has scored 3,617 points in 128 games heading into Iowa’s Wednesday night date at Minnesota.

She will surpass Maravich’s numbers probably in a home game on Sunday. When that happens, Clark, who has averaged 32.1 points this season and 28.3 for her career, will have played 47 more games than Maravich. That fact alone that makes the likely ESPN-driven narrative she’s about to become all-time college basketball’s leading scorer extremely hollow.

She’s not even women’s college basketball’s all-time leading scorer.

Pearl Moore scored 4,061 points in four seasons from 1975 to 1979 for Francis Marion University. There’s also Lynette Woodard, who scored 3,649 points for Kansas from 1978-81.

Both schools were members of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, the governing body of women’s athletics before the NCAA took over that duty in 1981-82. NCAA snobbery has never recognized any national championships won or records set in the AIAW era.

By the way, Pearl, Woodard, Lucy Harris of Delta State and Nancy Liberman of Old Dominion are all former NAIA greats who have been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Which makes the NCAA’s omission of AIAW stats and accomplishments even more insulting.

Just as absurd is the Maravich-Clark comparison. The only things they have in common are rail-thin physiques and competitive fire.

The obvious arguments why Maravich and Clark’s career scoring numbers aren’t comparable – there was no 3-point line, no shot clock and no freshman eligibility when Maravich played collegiately (therefore his 741 points in 19 games on the freshman team don’t count his career totals) – are all valid.

Yes, if Maravich played when there was a 3-point line, his career scoring average of 44.2 points per game would have jumped well into the 50s.

Having watched all 48 of Maravich’s home games (37 varsity, 11 freshman) in person, I can safely estimate at least 10 of his 16.7 made field goals per game in varsity play would have been behind today’s 3-point line.

Forty-one percent of Clark’s points are from 3-pointers.

With no shot clock, there were games for Maravich when opponents slowed their offense to a crawl, like in his senior season when LSU played at Oregon State.

Offensively, OSU slowed the game with long periods of passing the ball back and forth to each other. While playing defense, a frustrated Maravich sat on the floor at one point in front of OSU guard Freddie Boyd (who had the ball) and told Boyd, “Can you make a layup now?

Defensively, the Beavers decided to foul Maravich frequently and physically wear him out. OSU held the Pistol to 8 field goals …  but he drained 30 of 31 free throws (the 30 made freebies still stands as an NCAA single-game record) and finished with 46 points in an 86-75 win.

Clark hasn’t consistently faced gimmick defenses designed to solely stop her. She probably hasn’t seen many box-and-1 alignments or triangle-and-2 schemes or constant double-teams or defenders physically trying to knock the snot out of her every possession.

Maravich faced all of that. Every game. Every minute. Every possession.

His detractors say his scoring average was directly related to his 38.1 field goal attempts a game, the byproduct of LSU head coach Press Maravich (Pete’s dad) giving him the greenest light in college basketball history.

That can’t be denied. But think of how hard Maravich had to work to launch almost 40 attempts, the pressure he had to score his average every time he suited up because every team wanted to jam the Pistol.

Maravich scored 30 or more points in almost 90 percent (74 of 83) of his varsity games – 4 games in the 60s, 24 in the 50s, 29 in the 40s and 17 in the 30s.

Clark has scored 30 points or more in 41.4 percent of her college games (53 of 128) – 12 games in the 40s, 41 in the 30s).

Nice numbers, but nowhere near Maravich’s universe.

The one thing Clark will never hear from her fan base when scoring in the 30s in a game that Maravich did hear when his scoring dipped below 40 is this:

“Man, Pete just seemed off tonight. He didn’t play that great.”

Yep, that much was expected from him every game.

So, congrats Caitlin Clark for an excellent college career and for being the inspiration for thousands of little girls with big dreams.

But you’re not Pete Maravich.

Not unless you can score 44.2 points per game for your entire career and throw some of the most wildly imaginative passes anyone has ever seen before and since.

There’s been only one Pistol Pete. And no one – man, woman or alien – will ever replicate his points, passing and panache.

Contact Ron at ronhigginsmedia@gmail.com

Position: Airport Manager

Description: Directs, Coordinates and Supervises all day to day operations and activities related to the Natchitoches Regional Airport.

Qualifications: Broad knowledge of such fields as Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration,  Finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year College degree, Plus 5 years related Airport Management experience and/or training.

Contact: City of Natchitoches, Human Resources Department, 750 Second St. or P.O. Box 37, Natchitoches LA 71458-0037.

Applications may be picked up at the Event Center or you can download an application at www.natchitochesla.gov and turn into Human Resources at the Event Center when complete.

Deadline to Apply: March 15th, 2024

THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

By Carmen Taffi, Wildcats Media  

Theatre Louisiana Christian opens its last show of the 2023-24 season March 7 with the dark comedy “Reckless” by Craig Lucas. 

“Why am I doing a Christmas play in March? Why not,” said tlc Artistic Director Tabitha Huffman. “One of the characters in the play says, ‘I’ve always wanted to live in Alaska because it’s always snowing, and Santa was up there so it must always be Christmas!’  I saw ‘Reckless’ at a festival when I was a student in the ‘90s and fell in love with this very kooky, dark comedy.  I knew I would produce this play someday, but it wasn’t until now that I had the students that perfectly fit the roles.”   

On Christmas night Lloyd and Pooty Bophtelophti, played by senior music major Caleb Williams and senior theatre major Carmen Taffi, take in Rachel Fitsimmons, played by senior theatre major Colleen Andrews Williams. As Rachel tries to live a new life, unexpected road bumps and turns keep getting in the way. 

“This show has been a wild ride!”  The script is all over the place and takes the audience for an insane ride,” Caleb Williams said. “This being my last show at LCU has been a tough pill to swallow, but man am I glad I get to go out with this show! I love my cast mates and Professor Huffman has been one of the greatest directors I’ve ever had! My love for the craft of theatre has only grown since performing here and my skill set has grown with it. I pray that this show can be a capstone not only for me but my fellow seniors performing on the stage with me.” 

This will be the last show for three seniors, Caleb Williams, Carmen Taffi and Colleen Andrews Williams.  

“Reckless” runs March 7-8 and 14-15 at 7 p.m. and March 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Martin Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $5 for LCU students, faculty and staff; $12 for senior citizens and non-LCU students and $15 for general admission. Groups of 10 or more can attend for $10. Tickets may be purchased online ahead of time.

Dr. Michael Zigarelli, a professor of leadership and strategy at Messiah University in Pennsylvania, will be the speaker at Louisiana Christian University’s 9^th Annual God in the Workplace series on Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m.

Zigarelli is a nationally renowned expert in the fields of management, practical theology, law and ethics, whose research has appeared in numerous scholarly journals and magazines. He is the author of numerous books, including Influencing Like Jesus: 15 Biblical Principles of Persuasion, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Leaders, and Management by Proverbs.

“We use Dr. Zigarelli’s book, Christian-Owned Companies, in our Jonathan E. Martin MBA program and our Master of Strategic Leadership program,” said Dean of the Young School of Business Dr. Kenny Holt. “ In our Business as Mission seminar, Dr. Zigarelli gives us real-world examples of business professionals and companies who live out their Christian faith through their companies.  His work challenges our students to think beyond profit-making only to find ways to change the world for the better.”

God in the Workplace is an annual series that brings speakers to campus to challenge students and the public to honor God through their businesses and occupations.  

Zigarelli will also be the speaker at the March 12 Chapel at 11 a.m. Both events will be held in Guinn Auditorium and are free and open to the public.

Arrests are accusations, not convictions. 

February 27

Charles Lachney, 61, Pineville — felony flight, speeding, safety belt violation, cancelled plate, expired registration, suspension/revocation, resisting, $1,800 bail;

Kristoffer Melder, 45, Ball — felony fugitive 10 counts, no bail set. 

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

February 27

Jasper Stewart III, 31, Pineville — possession 3 counts, $15,000 bail. 

5 Ingredient Italian Beef & Noodles are so good that my teenager ate 3 plates. And I loved this as much as he did because it took less than 2 minutes to prepare! Serve with a noodle of your choice or mashed potatoes. I am the biggest fan of a REALLY good crock pot recipe and this is exactly that!

Ingredients:

2 pounds stew meat
½ – ¾ can of beef broth
1 package Italian seasoning
1 stick butter
Pasta of your choice (I like a wide, flat noodle) or mashed potatoes

Directions

Place stew meat in slow cooker. Pour beef broth in. Sprinkle season evenly over. Place butter in the center. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. When it is almost time to eat, prepare your noodles, drain and mix into slow cooker. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Ashley Madden Rowton is a wife, mom and published cookbook author who lives in Minden, La.

Arrests are accusations, not convictions. 

February 26

Deonna Davis, 34, Montgomery — illegal possession of stolen firearm, $5,000 bail;

Cedrick Hongo, 36, Alexandria — firearm possession by convicted felon, illegal carrying weapon, obstruction evidence tampering, $35,000 bail. 

By JIM BUTLER

An affordable housing enterprise proposes building a 90-unit apartment development in Alexandria.

Bayou Red River Apartments would be located 3875 Sugarhouse Road.

Developers are seeking Community Block Development Grant funding through the Louisiana Housing Corporation.

CBDG projects are funded on a competitive basis.

Bayou Red River would have one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

Total development cost is calculated at $32.8 million.

The proposed financing package includes $6.5 million in tax-exempt bonds, $14.6 million in CDBG Disaster Recovery grant funding and $11 million in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity.

LIHTC is the primary federal program for encouraging investment of private equity in development of affordable rental housing for low-income tenants.

Renters of such housing must be at or below 60 percent of the area median income where the development occurs.

Under the program corporate investors get a 10-year federal tax credit and tax losses in exchange for up-front capital contribution toward an equity position in owning new-construction and/or rehabilitation affordable housing.

The equity-credits program has been in place about 40 years.

There were plenty of opportunity to be found for NSU students nearing graduation at the university’s career fair held at the Friedman Student Union Tuesday.

The fair featured 40 employers, ranging from a mix of governmental agencies to private industry. Rapides Parish employers Roy O. Martin and the Alexandria Police Department Over 150 students took advantage of this opportunity to meet with recruiters and jump-start their careers after they earn their degrees.

NSU will also be sponsoring a career fair in March for teaching positions.

One particularly noteworthy aspect of the career fair is the positive impression NSU alumni have made on their employers. Several recruiters were alumni who have done well and have been sent back to help recruit for their firms. Alumni doing well and making a good impression created opportunities for the next generation of graduates.

While the state is NOT under a burn ban, State Fire Marshal Bryan J Adams is strongly encouraging Louisianans to avoid any outdoor burning practices this week until conditions become less concerning.

Continuous, elevated winds coupled with mostly dry conditions across the state have led to an increase in brush fire calls for local fire departments. Several of these calls have escalated into large and dangerous wildfires that involved response from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

“Even though the current conditions are nowhere close to what the state experienced last summer, we need everyone to understand the ingredients for dangerous fires are in place right now,” said Adams, “These fires are resulting from small outdoor burn piles getting quickly out of control. They are proving to be challenging for firefighters and have destroyed properties.”

Open, outdoor burning is defined as setting fire to any trees, branches, grass, leaves, brush, or debris by private property owners for non-commercial purposes. If outdoor burning is unavoidable at this time, safety tips include:

• Ensuring weather conditions, including wind speed and direction, are safe for burning
• Confirming open burning is legal in your area
• Establishing a burn pile at least 75 feet from any structures
• Creating a 5-foot wet control line around the area
• Avoiding the use of flammable liquids to ignite a burn pile
• Remaining vigilant over the fire with a water source nearby at all times
• Alert a loved one or neighbor of your activities or conduct them with help
• If the fire does get out of control, call 911

HAMMOND – Top-seeded Oak Hill put away Rapides Parish rival Plainview while defending state champion Northwood-Lena grinded out a tough semifinal victory Tuesday at the LHSAA’s Marsh Madness girls state basketball tournament.

Oak Hill (29-13) gradually expanded its margin to a final 79-46 count in a Select Division V semifinal, and will face second-seeded J.S. Clark (23-6) at noon Friday for the state title.

No. 2-ranked Northwood (19-12) prevailed 48-41 over third-seeded Hamilton Christian in Tuesday’s first game, entering the fourth quarter ahead by one, falling behind by a point, recovering but never taking a comfortable lead until the closing seconds.

Northwood will face a stout challenge Friday as it tries to defend last year’s Select Division IV state crown. Top-seeded Southern Lab has dominated every playoff opponent and rolled 54-23 Tuesday over Sacred Heart of Ville Platte.

The Lady Falcons got a 21-point day from Rhianna Battles, who made 10 of 18 shots, grabbed 7 rebounds and collected 7 steals. Ja’Shira Henson scored 10 and had 8 rebounds. The rest of the Northwood points came from Amya Weatherall (9) and Nyasia Moran (8).

A Moran jumper with 6:13 to go put the winners on top for good. Battles hit two straight layups to build a 43-38 lead with 4:11 left. That was the biggest margin until the final eight seconds.

Hamilton Christian closed within 44-41 with 26 seconds left, but Moran came through with two free throws five seconds later and after a Battles steal, Moran hit another free throw and Henson rebounded her second one, then clinched the win with a jump shot with eight seconds to go.

Oak Hill gradually pulled away from Plainview, leading 38-27 at halftime, and 54-36 after three quarters before a closing 25-10 blitz in the last eight minutes.

Brilee Dousay led Oak Hill with 24 points and snatched 8 rebounds. Krystina Greene scored 15 and led the way with 9 rebounds and 6 of her team’s 18 steals. Alexis Dyer also scored 15 and led with 4 assists while getting 5 rebounds.

Eleven players scored for the winners.

Libby Tarver and Cameron Sutton both posted 11 points for Plainview (15-19), with Tarver collecting a game-best 11 rebounds. Plainview, the fifth seed, was only able to make 13 of 49 shots from the floor.

TUESDAY’S SCORES

Division V

First round

(4) Rapides 70, (13) Family Community 25

REGIONALS

Division I

(8) Alexandria Senior High 78, (9) Jesuit 58

(4) Pineville 65, (13) St. Paul’s 61

Division II

(2) Peabody 67, (18) Kennedy 37

(8) Hannan 57, (9) Buckeye 37

FRIDAY’S QUARTERFINALS

Select

Division I

(8) ASH (21-10) at (1) St. Thomas More (28-5)

(5) Karr (24-10) at (4) Pineville (23-4)

Division II

(7) Landry (22-9) at (2) Peabody (29-5)

Division V

No. 5 Plainview (19-12) at (4) Rapides (22-11), 6 p.m.

All parish schools compete in the LHSAA’s Select division.