Jimmy Watson
Sports Reporter and Writer at The Shreveport Times
Husband, father, grandfather and saved by the grace of God. Shreveport Times sports writer
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shreveporttimes.com | Jimmy Watson
HoopFest's Louisiana Summer Championships will be held at Calvary Baptist this weekend, featuring 24 top North Louisiana high school basketball teams. Nine of the participating teams were LHSAA state title contenders, including champions Wossman and Richwood.
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shreveporttimes.com | Jimmy Watson
Kenyatta Newton pled guilty to two counts of harassing a school athletic official after confronting a referee during a high school basketball game. The incident stemmed from Newton's disagreement with a flagrant foul call against her child. Referee Hunter Horton expressed relief at the sentencing, hoping it would deter similar fan behavior.
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shreveporttimes.com | Jimmy Watson
Eddie Hamilton, a veteran boys basketball coach with experience at multiple Northwest Louisiana high schools, has been hired by Evangel Christian Academy. Hamilton recently resigned from Plain Dealing and replaces Eric Shepherd, who left Evangel to coach at Parkway. Veteran boys basketball coach Eddie Hamilton, who has served at least four Northwest Louisiana high schools, has been hired by Evangel Christian Academy, according to Chancellor Denny Duron.
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shreveporttimes.com | Jimmy Watson
ULM discontinued its women's tennis program to address rising costs and balance the athletic budget. The university will honor existing scholarships for athletes who choose to remain enrolled. The team finished the 2025 season with a 3-15 record. The University of Louisiana Monroe dissolved its women’s tennis program Tuesday per an announcement by ULM athletic director John Hartwell.
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shreveporttimes.com | Jimmy Watson
Parkway High School hired Eric Shepherd to replace Brian Rayner as boys basketball coach. Shepherd previously coached at Evangel Christian Academy, leading them to consistent winning seasons and playoff appearances. Shepherd has a background in kinesiology and sports management from Grambling State University. When Parkway boys basketball coach Brian Rayner opted to step into administration two weeks ago as a Parkway assistant principal, the school's leaders went on the hunt for a replacement.
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