
Rodrick Anderson
Sports Writer and Photographer at American Press
Sports Writer and Photographer at Southwest Daily News
Award winning sports writer and photographer for the the American Press in Lake Charles, La.
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americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson
Published 3:33 pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 Kinder’s Brianna Fontenot and Welsh’s Dane Iguess closed out their high school softball and baseball careers with stellar seasons to lead their teams deep into the playoffs. They are the American Press All-Southwest Louisiana Small Schools MVPs.SoftballFontenot won her third All-Southwest MVP honor. She won her first as a freshman in 2022, and last season she was the Big Schools MVP when the Yellow Jackets were in Class 3A.
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americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson
Published 3:40 pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 Sam Houston High School teams carved out paths to state championships and swept the top honors on the American Press All-Southwest Louisiana Big Schools teams. Cole Flanagan and Kailyn Mire were indispensable in their respective championship runs and are the MVPs.BaseballTommy John surgery forced him to miss his junior season, but Flanagan flourished once he returned to the diamond.
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americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown at Sundown Published 6:48 pm Friday, June 6, 2025 The Dead Matadors take the stage Friday evening for the Downtown at Sundown series on Ryan Street in front of Historic City Hall amid tabletop art galleries, activities for children and food booths for area restaurants. (Photos by Rodrick Anderson)
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americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson
PHOTO GALLERY: Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows gets underway Published 5:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 1/5 Swipe or click to see more Several Shih Zhu wait for their time to shine on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows at the Lake Charles Event Center.
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americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson
Published 11:53 pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 The Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo ended just the way the Lavergne brothers wanted: as state champions. Wyatt Lavergne, a senior, won his fourth consecutive saddle bronc riding state title, while Ty Lavergne, a sophomore, won his first state championship in bull riding. “Dreams ended up coming true,” Wyatt said. “I was rooting for my brother more than anybody, more than myself.
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Lavergne brothers leave state rodeo as champions Read more at: https://t.co/5wSGCnG4Nv

Ella Kay defends goat tying title, Ty Lavernge closing in on first bull riding title Read more at: https://t.co/d7JIXlMscH

Poised champ, Lavergne locks up fourth consecutive state title with strong bounce-back ride Read more at: https://t.co/qoxz5kijfu