Sports

The upcoming week starting Monday, April 27 will feature these former Baton Rouge Metro area high school athletes.

LSU’s track and field team achieved six national top-10 marks during its annual Alumni Gold meet last weekend at Bernie Moore Track Stadium, including standout performances from both men’s and women’s squads across several events.

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey has completed her women’s basketball coaching staff by hiring Murriel Page. The former WNBA player brings years of playing and coaching experience across collegiate programs and national teams.

These former Baton Rouge Metro area high school athletes are set to compete on Sunday, April 26.

Beckham Lieu led Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy’s bowling program to its first-ever state title before winning an individual championship one day later. His leadership and resilience were key factors behind both victories.

LSU guards Mikaylah Williams and Izzy Besselman have been named to the SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll for the upcoming season. The honor recognizes academic achievements across several sports within the conference.

LSU has moved up the start time for Game 2 against Texas A&M due to expected bad weather. The matchup will now begin at 4:30 p.m. CT and can be followed via radio or online stream.

Southern University’s softball team recorded its third-ever thirty-win season after defeating Prairie View A&M. Pitcher Aaliyah Zabala led with a complete-game performance. The series continues tomorrow with Senior Day festivities.

Mississippi State secured a dramatic victory over LSU with an extra-inning home run by Kevin Milewski. Both teams exchanged leads throughout before Milewski’s decisive hit ended Friday’s game at Dudy Noble Field.

Southern University defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 11-7 on Apr. 24, creating a three-way tie for fourth place in the Southwestern Athletic Conference standings. Key performances included Xavier Bradley’s bases-clearing double and Bobby Spencer’s seven innings pitched. The teams will meet again Saturday as postseason positions remain contested.