Rodrick Anderson

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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.

Articles

PHOTO GALLERY: Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo first-go round - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Bell City cowboy Gentry Silver jumps off his horse to go after his calf during the first-go round of tie down roping on THursday, May 29, 2025, at the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo at Burton Coliseum. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) Kinder High School's Jadyn Courville tries to rope a calf during the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo breakaway roping first-go round on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Burton Coliseum.
Family affair: Martin’s rodeo roots run deep - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 8:21 am Thursday, May 29, 2025 Sulphur High School junior Saige Martin has watched her siblings win big at the state level over the years, and now she is looking to make her mark and add more championship hardware to the family name. Martin will ride today into the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo at Burton Coliseum five points behind Beau Chene’s Jillian Fontenot and Magnolia Bend’s Kensley Mudge in breakaway roping with 36 points in search of her first state championship.
No longer second fiddle, Little wins state title - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 8:15 am Thursday, May 29, 2025 Hackberry High School cowboy Ike Little is driven to succeed. Over the past few years, the multi-sport athlete has sought a coveted state championship. After coming close, the sophomore won his first state championship on Tuesday at the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo. Little unseated defending state champ Trevor Trahan to win the boys cutting state championship.
Brotherly support: Lavergne duo set sights on National High School Finals Rodeo - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 8:10 am Thursday, May 29, 2025 Brothers Wyatt and Ty Lavergne have their sights set on a common goal: leave the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo this week with championship hardware and earn a chance to compete for a national championship. “It would be something I’d never forget,” Wyatt Lavergne said. “It would be something that I’m sure hasn’t been done very often, and it’s definitely a dream.
Kay back to defend rodeo title - American Press

2 weeks ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 1:23 pm Friday, May 23, 2025 Ella Kay stormed onto the high school rodeo scene last year and won the goat tying state championship as a freshman, and she is back to defend her title. Kay, a multi-sport athlete at Barbe High School, is the favorite to win next week at the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo at Burton Coliseum. “I’m very excited,” Kay said. “I’ve been working on staying mentally tough.
Avenue of Flags storage space expanding - American Press

2 weeks ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 3:26 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025 The number of American flags displayed during the biannual Avenue of Flags has grown far beyond the original 50 in 1983 — so the need for storage space is abundant. With Memorial Day just days away, the organization held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning for its third building at Orange Grove-Graceland Cemetery on Broad Street.
Paid his dues, Gators give Robinson first head coaching job - American Press

2 weeks ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 11:42 am Thursday, May 22, 2025 After a decade as an assistant coach and leading multiple area schools to the playoffs, Harold Robinson Jr. has landed his first gig as a high school head coach. LaGrange High School announced Tuesday on social media that Robinson is the new boys basketball head coach. Robinson replaces Jason Wilson, who went 109-130 in eight seasons, including district championships in 2018-19 and 2022-23“It feels really good,” Robinson said.
PHOTOS: School's out for summer - American Press

2 weeks ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

J.J. Johnson II Elementary School teachers lince-dance on Wednesday to celebrate the end of the 2024-2025 school year and the start of the summer break. (Rodrick / American Press) J.J. Johnson II Elementary School teaches wave goodbye as the final students board a bus on Wednesday to mark the end of the 2024-2025 school year and the start of the summer break.
Broncos use big seventh inning plays to win state championship - American Press

2 weeks ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 11:14 pm Saturday, May 17, 2025 SULPHUR – Throughout the playoffs, the No. 11 Sam Houston Broncos faced high-pressure situations. Saturday afternoon in the final game of the LHSAA Non-select Division I championship series, the Broncos made the big play after big play in the seventh inning to beat No. 1 Live Oak 4-2 to end a 24-year state championship drought. Charlie Donaldson opened the top of the seventh inning with his second double of the game.
Galley's walk-off hit forces game three for Non-select Division I state championship - American Press

3 weeks ago | americanpress.com | Rodrick Anderson

Published 12:04 am Saturday, May 17, 2025 SULPHUR – Sam Houston entered the second game of the LHSAA Non-select Division I state championship series Friday evening needing a win, and sophomore Owen Galley delivered to force today’s deciding game three. No. 11 Sam Houston beat No. 1 Live Oak 4-3 to even the series. The Eagles won game one on Thursday, 3-1. Game three will start at 5:30 p.m. today. Galley was faced with a tense situation in the bottom of the seventh inning with the score tied 3-3.