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The need-to is obvious; the how-to is another matter.

The Alexandria City Council Finance Committee this week reviewed and sent on to the full Council mid-year budget adjustments that again point out the growing gap between revenue and expense.

A sales tax-based General Fund needs regular fund infusion from the Utility Fund.

That system is approaching the point that it needs major investment in electricity production and distribution, not to mention water, gas and wastewater operations.

This fiscal year the General Fund will not get a transfer from Utility Fund income, using prior year earnings instead to close the gap.

Reviewing the mid-year amendment, Mayor Jacques Roy stated it plainly — something has to change.

The obvious action is an increase in rates, last done 40 years ago, yet still anathema to most. 

At-large Councilman Jules Green summarized, saying people are unhappy with that kind of talk, wondering why with sales tax revenue growing a rate change is necessary?

That revenue is the overwhelming portion of General Fund income.

The Utility Fund depends on system-generated revenues for operating expenses and big-ticket upgrades.

Less and less is available each year fiscal year to help keep the General Fund afloat.

If city officials want to continue moving some  earnings to the General Fund there has to be enough left to make the Utility investments needed.

That means rate changes, or General Fund cutbacks.

Neither has much appeal. The administration can, and likely will, make recommendations, but the decision is the council’s.

Pineville, LA – On the first day to prefile legislation for the 2026 Regular Session, Speaker Pro Temp Mike Johnson (District 27) filed three bills addressing carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), fulfilling a commitment he made to constituents and local leaders.

One bill, titled the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act, protects private property by prohibiting the use of eminent domain by private entities for carbon capture projects and CO pipelines. The bill ensures that land for these projects may only be acquired through voluntary agreements with landowners.

The remaining two bills focus on local decision-making. One grants the governing authority of Rapides Parish clear authority to determine whether CCS projects may be permitted within the parish. The second establishes a statewide local option, allowing parish governing authorities-and, when called, the voters themselves—to decide whether CCS projects are allowed in their communities.

“These bills are about fairness, property rights, and respect for local voices,” Johnson said. “No private company should have the power to force a family off their land, and no community should be sidelined when decisions directly affect their parish.”

Johnson emphasized that the legislation is not intended to block economic development, but to ensure it proceeds in a responsible and transparent manner.

“These bills are not anti-industry,” Johnson said. “They are pro-property rights, pro- local government, and pro-Louisiana families. Economic development should be built on voluntary agreements-not forced land seizures-and local communities deserve a seat at the table.”
Johnson stated that he expects broad support in the Legislature and expressed appreciation for colleagues who have agreed to join him as coauthors at his request, including Representatives Gabe Firment, Jason DeWitt, Rhonda Butler, Rodney Schamerhorn, and Chuck Owen.

“I filed these bills because I listened to the people I represent, and I take their concerns seriously,” Johnson said. “I will do everything in my power to see these bills pass and become law, because protecting private property and respecting local decision-making are core Louisiana values.”

Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Park in Pineville is scheduled to receive rainbow trout on Jan. 27 as part of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ annual winter trout stocking program.

The trout stocking is part of LDWF’s Get Out & Fish initiative, which brings rainbow trout to designated public fishing locations across the state for a limited time each winter. The program is weather dependent, and officials have indicated updates will be provided as stockings are completed.

The Pineville park is among several Central and North Louisiana locations included in the late January stocking schedule.

Anglers are reminded to follow all state fishing regulations and licensing requirements when fishing at state parks and public waters.

If you want these shortened, expanded, or rewritten to fit a specific outlet’s house style (or combined into a brief), just say the word.

With about a month to go in the high school basketball regular season, teams around Louisiana are tracking on the official LHSAA power rankings that determine 12 boys and girls playoff brackets.

The boys teams from ASH and Peabody are top-ranked in their divisions. Tioga is No. 7 in Select Division I. Plainview is third in Class C.

Twelve Rapides Parish boys teams would reach the postseason if competition in the regular season ended Thursday.

Friday’s edition will include the parish girls power rankings. 

LHSAA boys power rankings

The top 28 Non-Select teams qualify for the playoffs; in Select, the top 20 qualify. 

The No. 1 team in the state in each category is shown, along with Rapides Parish teams, with W-L records and official power rankings as of Jan. 14.

Division I Select

1, ASH, 20-1, 43.06

7, Tioga, 18-4, 39.47

26, Pineville, 13-6, 32.57

Division II Select

1, Peabody, 19-2, 44.74

12, Buckeye, 13-3, 34.82

37, Bolton, 4-13, 18.46

Division III Select

1, De La Salle, 12-3, 45.06

20, Rapides, 5-9, 29.39

27, Menard, 3-17, 26.67

Division IV Select

1, Lincoln Prep, 14-3, 41.68

19, Northwood-Lena, 8-10, 29.15

Class B 

1, Zwolle, 21-3, 52.11

13, Glenmora, 8-13, 38.62

15, Oak Hill, 9-13, 37.45

Class C

1, Gibsland-Coleman, 18-2, 53.50

3, Plainview, 14-5, 46.61

21, Family Christian, 5-13, 28.73

28, Alexandria Country Day, 0-14, 22.43

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

Jan. 14

Destiny Chase, 23, Alexandra – OWI first offense, careless operation of a vehicle, no driver’s license, open container, $1,300 bail;

William Rouse, 37, Dry Prong – four counts possession of CDS, illegal carry firearm with drugs, paraphernalia, $6,500 bail;

Shedrick L. Wiley, 45, Bunkie – OWI first offense, producing manufacturing distributing heroin, two counts possession of firearm by convicted felon, two counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, driving under suspension, switched license plate, no insurance, $450 bail.

Jan. 13

Shawn Tyler Bennett, 27, Pineville – unauthorized entry into inhabited dwelling, no bail data;

Emanuel Coates, 42, Baton Rouge – criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace, $1,000 bail;

William Jerald Cook, 60, Alexandria – sexual battery, simple escape, possession of CDS, paraphernalia, simple kidnapping, criminal damage to property, flight from an officer, resisting an officer, 10 counts contempt of court, $295,500 bail;

Ernest Joseph Doucet, 29, Mansura – simple battery, parole violations, $500 bail;

Michael Todd Guillot, 36, Alexandria – possession of CDS, no driver’s license, speeding, $1,600 bail;

Linda Renee Jones, 29, Alexandria – seven counts running a stop sign, no insurance, improper lane usage, switched license plate, reckless operation, flight from an officer, no signals, two counts failure to appear, three counts contempt of court, $8,750 bail;

Marcel Jones, 20, Alexandria – armed robbery, second degree battery, illegal possession of stolen firearm, illegal carry firearm with drugs, simple battery, $95,500 bail;

Carnell Nelson Sr., 35, Pineville – two counts contempt of court, $52,000 bail;

Bryan Porter, 31, New Orleans – two counts aggravated battery on a police officer, aggravated resisting of a police officer, $20,000 bail;

Marcus Tyran Sanders, 42, Alexandria – possession of CDS, simple battery on the infirm, six counts contempt of court, $11,500 bail;

Reginald Wayne Sanders, 23, Alexandria – domestic abuse battery, $5,000 bail;

Zachary Scott Strother, 33, Oakdale – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, paraphernalia, parole violations, $1,500 bail;

Jerinisha Nicole Watson, 30, Alexandria – possession of CDS, paraphernalia, two counts theft, resisting an officer, probation violation, 10 counts contempt of court, $62,000 bail;

Jarvis Dontay White, 31, Alexandria – second degree murder, four counts second degree battery, simple battery, two counts possession of firearm by convicted felon, resisting an officer, probation violation $2.21 million bail.

Jan. 12

Johnny Ellison Bennett Jr, 31, Alexandria – domestic abuse battery strangulation, two counts contempt of court, probation violation, $24,000 bail;

Thomas Nicholas Bergeron, 44, Pineville – second degree battery, $5,000 bail;

Steve Blalock, 38, Calcasieu – nine counts carnal knowledge of a juvenile, nine counts aggravated incest (crime against nature), $4.5 million bail;

Daniel Lee Burns, 41, Pineville – two counts simple burglary, parole violations, two counts contempt of court, $40,000 bail;

Patrick Heath Cotten, 40, Pollock – Louisiana fugitive, two counts aggravated assault upon a peace officer, two counts resisting an officer, two counts flight from an officer, three counts possession of firearm by convicted felon, parole violations, criminal trespass, $651,500 bail;

Devontae Davenport, 26, Alexandria – possession of CDS, $1,000 bail;

Jonathan David Day, 31, Jonesville – battery of a correctional facility employee, $2,500 bail;

Marckeeyse Kentrell Dorsey, 24, Alexandria – producing manufacturing distributing marijuana, parole violations, $100,000 bail;

Donnie Drew Ford, 47, Pineville – two counts contempt of court, $200,000 bail;

Brittany Guimaraes, 31, Boyce – three counts of theft, three counts criminal conspiracy, two counts possession of CDS, paraphernalia, three counts criminal trespass, $39,000 bail;

Troynequa Harris, 26, Alexandria – two counts contempt of court, $20,000 bail;

Cameron Darrnell Jackson, 31, Jena – possession of firearm by convicted felon, aggravated assault with a firearm, home invasion, failure to appear, $250,500 bail;

Jamoine Akeem Jefferson, 38, Pineville – simple burglary, parole violations, $5,000 bail;

Nelson Lee Johnson, 76, Alexandria – failure to register as a sex offender, driving under suspension, switched license plate, parole violations, $10,200 bail;

Austin Auzlle Maxwell, 27, Dry Prong – stalking, home invasion, violation of protective order, open container, criminal trespass, two counts contempt of court, $135,600 bail;

Curtis Rominger, 34, Deville – careless operation of a vehicle, driving under suspension, two counts contempt of court, $150,200 bail.

Jan. 11

Demarcus Maurice Davis, 34, Alexandria – possession of firearm by convicted felon, not astride on bicycle, resisting an officer, failure to appear, parole violations, $21,600 bail;

Anthony Dewayne Edgefield Jr, 33, Alexandria – aggravated burglary, two counts possession of a firearm by convicted felon, criminal conspiracy, simple escape, contempt of court, $70,000 bail;

Robin Elizabeth Knight, 41, Pineville – possession of CDS, paraphernalia, running a stop sign, $2,100 bail;

Nicholas Bennett Pulver, 44, Alexandria – OWI second offense, $1,500 bail.

Robert A. “Bob” Marler, age 79, of Woodworth, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, comforted by his wife and daughter. Visitation for Bob will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Gallagher Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 10:00 a.m., officiated by his great-nephew, Eric Marler.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and Mamie Inez Woodham Marler; his brother, J.C. Marler; and his sisters, Annie Lee, Imogene, Joyce, and Billy. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Elizabeth Elize Clark Marler; his children, Terresa Dipuma (Michael) and Brad Marler; and his beloved grandchildren, Luciana, Francesca, and Geneva Dipuma; Adelie and Brylee Marler; and John and Isabelle Marler.

Bob spent his career working in commercial refrigeration, eventually founding Marler Refrigeration alongside his wife, Elize. He enjoyed fishing and hunting-passions he proudly passed on to his children.

Bob was committed to his community, serving as an alderman of Woodworth and as Past Master of the Forest Hill Masonic Lodge No. 254. A hardworking, honest, and caring man, Bob cherished his family and friendships above all else. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Ronald Dale Mundy, age 76, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1949, to William Clyde Mundy and Dorothy Janell “Nell” Pruitt Mundy.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a commitment that reflected his strong sense of duty and discipline. Throughout his life, he found great joy in the outdoors. He loved deer hunting, fishing on Little River and at Hard Water Lake, and taking trips to Tennessee to visit friends. Ronald also took immense pride in his home, keeping it in pristine condition and spending countless hours working in his yard on his tractor and lawnmower.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jeril Mundy.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Christy (Gerald) Martin and Ashley Collins; his grandchildren, Lakyn (Adam) Bordelon and Joshua Terrell; and his great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Eli, Berklee, and Tayte. He is also survived by Robert Carrington and family.

Ronald will be remembered for his work ethic, love of the outdoors, devotion to family, and the pride he took in everything he did. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

The Pineville City Council appointed John Marcase as Interim Councilman for District 4 during its January 2026 meeting, following the retirement of longtime council member Tom Bouchie.

Marcase currently serves as the public relations and marketing coordinator for Rapides Regional Medical Center. He previously worked as an award-winning sports editor and assistant managing editor at The Town Talk, bringing decades of local media and communications experience to the role.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management and marketing from Louisiana College. Marcase also serves as president of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and is a board member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation.

A lifelong Pineville resident, Marcase has deep ties to the community through its schools, churches, and local businesses. He is also a longtime coach for Pineville Junior High and Ward 9 sports programs.

Marcase will serve as interim councilman for District 4 until a permanent replacement is selected.

The Rapides Parish Police Jury has scheduled a series of regular committee meetings for Monday, Feb. 2, beginning at 3 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Meeting Room of the Police Jury Office.

Committees will meet in the following order: Finance Committee; Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee; Workforce Development and Grants Committee; Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee; Courthouse, Coliseum and Legal Committee; Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee; Personnel, Elections and Health Committee; and Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee.

The agenda for the committee meetings will be posted at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, on the Meeting Room door.

In addition to the committee meetings, the Rapides Parish Police Jury will hold a regular meeting at 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Police Jury Office, located at 701 Murray Street in Alexandria. The agenda for the regular meeting will be posted at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, on the Meeting Room door.

Both the committee meetings and the regular meeting will be streamed live through the Rapides Parish Police Jury website at rppj.com and on the Police Jury’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@rppj-la.

By RICH DUPREE, Journal Contributor

Economic development is often discussed in terms of percentages and projections, but for the people of Rapides Parish, it is most felt in the revitalization of our neighborhoods. Whether it’s the backfilling of a long-vacant ‘big box’ store or the arrival of a brand-name restaurant locals have championed for years, these milestones represent more than just commerce—they represent community growth.

Today, we take a closer look at the latest economic activities that are making Cenla an increasingly attractive place to live, work, and do business.

Out with the old and in with the new! And for the Alexandria/Pineville area, there are a lot of new signs of new opportunities from name brands locals have longed for! 

From Olive Garden opening Monday in Alexandria, to the signs of T.J. Maxx taking shape in the old Kmart in Pineville, long awaited and much anticipated national brands have finally made their way to Cenla.

Some buildings like the old Kmart in Pineville, have been waiting to be backfilled since 2016 – and even then, it was one of the few Kmarts still open in Louisiana.

Meanwhile, the butt of many standing jokes was “maybe it’s an Olive Garden” for just about any new restaurant pad being poured. Even in the real estate world, the question of whether Alexandria would ever get an Olive Garden, always brought a chuckle. Even when Johnny Carrinos closed last March after 20 years in that location, much of Cenla was still in disbelief that Olive Garden had purchased that site, would tear it completely down, and from the ashes would rise endless salad and breadsticks – but it did!!

T.J. Maxx is still a few months away in Pineville, but the popular home décor and brand name fashion outlet, has been in the works for years and backfills one of the most recognized empty boxes in Pineville.

Thankfully, both are here! It’s a good sign for the local economy and good for real estate agents who want to get the attention of other National site selectors and point to Cenla’s progress.

Could more be on the way? Is this a “sign” of things to come? Local leaders hope so. Economic Development specialists think so. And for consumers, they are lining up to be the first to cash out at their new favorite location.

Both Olive Garden and T.J. Maxx brings a lot of credibility to a local market that struggles to get some of the big box attention our neighboring big cities have. But in the end, if the locals stop coming after the newness wears off, we will be right back where we started – wishing for something new.

The Rapides Parish Republican Women welcomed Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay McCallum as the featured guest at the organization’s January meeting, marking the first speaker event of its 2026 lineup.

Justice McCallum addressed members and guests during the meeting, delivering remarks that blended legal insight with humor and personal perspective. Attendees described the discussion as engaging and approachable, setting an energetic tone for the group’s programming in the new year.

The January meeting continued the organization’s tradition of hosting elected officials and public servants to discuss issues of interest to local residents while fostering civic engagement within the community.

The Rapides Parish Republican Women meet on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hotel Bentley. Meetings are open to guests, and new members are welcome to attend.

LSUA is proud to announce that Danette Cormier, a founding member of the LSUA Children’s Center, has been nominated for the 2026 Early Childhood Teacher of the Year. Cormier was nominated through the Rapides Early Childhood Network (RECN), led by Cynthia Rushing of the Rapides Parish School Board, following a competitive review of nominees submitted from centers across the parish.

The Louisiana Department of Education’s Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year program honors educators who create nurturing, developmentally rich learning environments that prepare young children for long-term academic success. Nominees undergo a rigorous, multi-step process that includes submitting certifications, degrees, and CLASS scores, the state’s research-based assessment measuring the quality of teacher and child interactions. Candidates must also complete written reflections and submit a filmed lesson demonstrating intentional instructional design and meaningful engagement with children. Finalists will move forward to spring interviews, with statewide honorees celebrated during the 2026 Teacher Leader Summit and recognized at events throughout the following academic year.

Cormier’s nomination is evidence of her extraordinary dedication to early childhood education. With 25 years of service at the LSUA Children’s Center, she has impacted generations of families and children through her compassion, expertise, and creativity. She has worked with every age group in the Center and currently teaches in the Toddler 1 classroom, serving children ages 12–18 months. Cormier holds an Associate of Early Childhood Education from LSUA, serves as Assistant Director, and provides ongoing mentoring and coaching to fellow lead teachers and staff. Known for her innovative use of classroom materials and intentional focus on language development, she consistently models the type of high-quality instruction that positions children for lifelong success.

The LSUA Children’s Center remains committed to its mission of providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that supports children, families, and the broader community. Cormier’s nomination reflects the Center’s longstanding tradition of excellence and its deep investment in early childhood educators who change lives every day.

LSUA celebrates Danette Cormier’s outstanding achievement and looks forward to supporting her throughout the statewide selection process.

Written by Adam Lord
Photo credit – Nathan Parish

It made too much sense not to finally happen.

Louisiana College started playing football in 1908, a year after up the train tracks in Natchitoches, Louisiana Normal had kicked off the sport.

They teed it up in LC’s first year, and 58 times afterward, pausing for a couple years during World War II, until the Wildcats shut down the football program following the 1968 season.

Louisiana College, looking to bolster male enrollment figures, relaunched the sport almost three decades ago, competing in the NAIA ranks.

By then, Louisiana Normal had long since become Northwestern State University, had produced dozens of pro players including some of the NFL’s biggest stars, and was playing at the lower end of the NCAA’s Division I.

Almost 20 years ago, when Dennis Dunn was the Wildcats’ head coach, he let the right people at NSU know his team would love to head up Interstate 49 to play at Turpin Stadium. Of course, there was the matter of how much LC would be paid to make the visit – game guarantee fees are paid in non-conference games to the visiting team if the home team isn’t going to return the visit. Not really a big obstacle to making a deal with the Demons, but NSU wasn’t interested in taking on an NAIA opponent.

So Northwestern-LC football was a quaint memory. Meanwhile, there were occasional contests in every other sport the Wildcats played – nearly every one, except for a rare baseball game in Pineville, taking place in Natchitoches. That’s the way the college athletic world tilts – NCAA Division I teams host non-Division I foes.

Louisiana College rebranded as Louisiana Christian University a few years back, to the dismay of no small number of alumni, supporters and followers. That shift didn’t impact athletics other than ordering new uniforms.

The football program had flipped from the NAIA to NCAA Division III, and a few years ago, back to the NAIA again, even though the rest of LCU sports remains in D-3.

But Northwestern was still not open to reviving its football series with the Wildcats. Not even as their peers, first in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-AA) and more recently around the Demons’ Southland Conference neighborhood, began scheduling home games with NAIA and D-3 football teams.

Southland schools like Stephen F. Austin, Lamar and Houston Christian were playing guarantee games against teams that played LCU – North American and East Texas Baptist come to mind.

Two years ago, the Wildcats traveled to play at Houston Christian. Last fall, it was a shorter trip to Lake Charles for a game at McNeese.

LCU picked up a nice paycheck each time, and got to play in bigger stadiums with brighter lights. But there was still not interest from Northwestern – until recently.

The news popped out in December when LCU used social media platforms to trumpet a season-opening 2026 visit to Natchitoches. It became official a week ago when NSU announced its schedule.

Credit third-year Demons’ coach Blaine McCorkle – who rebuilt the program at a longtime LCU sports foe, Belhaven in Jackson, Miss., and is doing the same for Northwestern – for advocating games against LCU and other area small colleges. He knows the value from LCU’s perspective, and it goes beyond the $40,000 or so that NSU will pay. It’s about the experience, and exposure, that comes as part of the package.

He also knows the football game is much like the Demons’ 2027 visit to LSU – a game whose outcome is as predictable as humidity in August.

Doesn’t matter. It’s a win-win. Like the Demons and their fans will enjoy so much of their visit to Tiger Stadium, as they did going against Joe Burrow and company in 2019, and the Honey Badger and Les Miles a few years earlier – the Wildcats and everybody present will embrace the experience on Aug. 27, in Turpin Stadium.

And all who are there that Thursday evening will be home before midnight. Can’t say that about any other football game that Northwestern or LCU can play.

That makes it an occasion worth repeating frequently for years to come.

Maybe one time, LCU might even travel by train. Now THAT would be cool.

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

The Red River Athletic Conference basketball schedule swings in favor of the local college basketball teams and their fans this week and next.

LSU Alexandria and Louisiana Christian will host four RRAC doubleheaders, this Thursday night and Saturday afternoon, and next week as well.

LSUA’s teams are extra busy this week. They played Tuesday night in New Orleans at Xavier, with the men winning while the women came up short.

The Generals are back at The Fort on Thursday playing University of the Southwest (N.M.) in a 5:30/7:30 doubleheader.

LCU is home Thursday night against North Texas-Dallas with the women tipping at 5:30 and the men following at 7:30. The Wildcats are 3-12 overall, 2-7 in the RRAC, and the LCU women are 1-14, 0-9.

UNT-Dallas visits LSUA Saturday while LCU will host Southwest.

Generals get 10^th win:  EJ McQuillan and Jordan Decuir E.J. McQuillan scored 27 and Jordan Decuir 24 in Tuesday night’s 69-63 win in New Orleans over Xavier.
 
McQuillan went 7-for-16 from the field, including a 3-for-7 mark from deep and knocking down 10 free throws. Decuir also went 7-for-16 and knocked down five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, as well as five free throws. The Generals (10-6, 7-3 RRAC) sank half of their shots from three-point land and were 15-for-18 at the free throw line in the second half.

Bentravin Phillips recorded 27 points for the Gold Rush (9-5, 6-3 RRAC) who shot just 36 percent in the second half after knocking down 48 percent of their chances in the first.

The Generals reached a 16-point lead, their largest of the game,56-40. A 17-5 run from Xavier over the next five-and-a-half minutes narrowed the gap to four with 5:40 left.

McQuillan converted six free throws down the stretch to secure the victory for LSUA.

LSUA women bow, 69-58: A late comeback effort Tuesday night was stymied by Xavier, which kept the Generals scoreless over the final 4:07 after LSUA drew within 59-58.

“I thought we fought hard tonight,” LSUA coach Billy Perkins said. “But we just couldn’t get it done.”

Sydney Person recorded a team-high 19 points for the Generals (6-9, 5-5 RRAC), while McKAyla Price recorded 13, and Blair Smith added 10. Smith finished with a double-double, hauling in 14 rebounds.

Laila Sigure led the Gold Nuggets (7-7, 4-5 RRAC) with 18 points.