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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge man accused of hitting officer with his vehicle and nearly injuring another
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A wanted man was apprehended by the Baton Rouge Police Department on Thursday, May 22. Carey Ervin, 23, of Baton Rouge, was charged with hit-and-run, battery of a police officer, aggravated assault with a motor vehicle upon a peace officer, aggravated criminal damage to property, theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, and headlamps required at night and inclement weather. A BRPD officer responded around 11 a.m. to the 700 block of North 14th Street after another officer saw someone they recognized as a suspect on a wanted poster. A perimeter was set up, and Ervin was then arrested by police. A search of the suspect uncovered a gun. He said the gun was borrowed from an 'uncle around the way' because 'people were after him,' according to the affidavit. The arrest stems from an incident that happened on May 9, 2025. A BRPD officer saw a vehicle that did not have its headlights on and initiated a traffic stop at 1100 Bob Pettit Boulevard. Ervin was the driver of that vehicle, and the officer initiated the stop by putting his hand outside of his vehicle. Man charged after road rage incident leaves 1 person in critical condition, BRPD says The Baton Rouge man sped up and hit the officer's hand, and then nearly missed another officer who was walking on the street. The officer who was nearly hit got into their vehicle and followed Ervin. Ervin ran a red light, and his vehicle hit another one at the intersection of Bob Pettit Boulevard and Nicholson Drive. He was able to get away on foot, and witnesses said he threw a gun into a ditch. That gun was never found, and the vehicle was determined to be stolen. A phone was also located inside the vehicle. Ervin was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Police: Man accused in woman's death booked into East Baton Rouge jail Billy Joel diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus: What is it? Florida parents jailed for children's poor attendance These are the changes Senate Republicans are eyeing for the GOP's 'big, beautiful bill' Trump agenda bill would block Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News.com.au
26-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Sunshine Coast Lightning moves into top-four with win over rivals
The Sunshine Coast Lightning's state dominance continues with a hard-fought 64 to 50 win over compatriots Queensland Firebirds. The 14 goal victory is the 13th time, in 18 clashes, that the Lightning have won the 'Battle of the Bruce'. The Lightning, sporting commemorative ANZAC bibs, got out to a solid start, forcing numerous early changes to the Firebirds' lineup. Despite the Firebirds' tenacious fightback attempts throughout the match, Lightning were able to extend their hold and put the game out of reach in the early stages of the final term. Match MVP, Ash Ervin was a standout for the Lightning in defence. At 192cm, Ervin gave away almost 10cm of height to Firebirds shooter, Mary Cholhok. However Ervin's impressive footwork and timing made up for it, allowing her to get four intercepts and ten deflections during her 60 minutes on court. Such was Ervin's impact that Cholhok was benched for the first time in her Super Netball career during the third term. Two Lightning team members were celebrating their 100th national league caps in today's win. Midcourter Mahalia Cassidy and shooter, Cara Koenen who seemed to have put her worrisome form behind her as she netted 39 from 44 including two rare supershots. Ahead of the match, Lightning coach, Belinda Reynolds, sang Koenen's praises, 'Cara is world class. She is proving this year that she is a double threat. And for her to play all those [100] games for the Lightning is showing that the coast is proud of the product that she is.' Firebirds best on was co-captain Ruby Bakewell-Doran who continues to show national selectors why she belongs in the Diamonds setup. Across the match she collected nine gains and kept Lightning captain Steph Fretwell to an unusually low 13 from 20. Despite showing impressive form in the opening rounds of their 2025 campaign, the Firebirds shooters regressed to the form of season's past with all shooting below 75%. Adding insult to injury was their woeful missed shot conversion which got as low as 10% despite having the towering presence of Cholholk who should be reeling them in. DIAMONDS DEFENSIVE POWER Australian Diamonds selectors may be in for some headaches when choosing the national squad's defensive line later in the season. In this game alone, there were two Diamonds squad members in Courtney Bruce and Ash Ervin for the Lightning, plus invitee, Ruby Bakewell-Doran, who has had a blistering start to the season for Firebirds. All three should be a lock for reselection. Young Isabelle Shearer may also be on the selectors' radar if she keeps up the menacing form she's shown to date. And then there is former Diamond, Tara Hinchliffe, who is surely eager to make the team again. That is just from these two teams. What of the other six? DIAMONDS SHOOTERS Despite Cara Koenen's fear that her lack of supershots could mar her chances, she is one of Australia's most experienced shooters and is solid under the post. Those two reasons alone will be big ticks towards her national selection. But could Emily Moore earn a Diamonds camp invite? The 28-year-old is having her best season and is a key playmaker up front for the Firebirds. If she increases her volume and accuracy, she could force the selectors to pay attention.
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Lightning crush Firebirds in Queensland netball derby
Sunshine Coast have celebrated the 100-game milestones of Cara Koenen and Mahalia Cassidy in grand style, posting a crushing 64-50 Super Netball win over rivals Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds entered Saturday's match at UniSC Arena with a perfect 2-0 record and keen to turn around a five-match losing streak to the Lightning. But it was the Lightning who burst out of the blocks, with Koenen superb in attack and Ashleigh Ervin a rock in defence. Koenen nailed 37-of-42 to go along with 2-2 from Super Shot range, while Ervin tallied four intercepts and 12 gains. Firebirds goalshooter Mary Cholhok endured an off night, shooting 22-of-29 amidst a constant struggle to impose herself under the tight attention of Ervin. "That was amazing. It was such a special occasion. It was a real team effort to get that win today," Ervin told Fox Sports after the match. "We really played for those two (Koenen and Ervin) today. They've been absolutely amazing for our club." The result left both the Lightning and Firebirds with 2-1 records. Cholhok couldn't get near it early, with her first shot not coming until midway through the first quarter. The scoreboard already read 10-4 in favour of Sunshine Coast by that stage, and the margin extended to seven goals a short time later. Cholhok went on a mini run to help close the margin back to four goals by quarter-time, and the Firebirds closed to within one goal with just four minutes left in the first half. But the Super Shot period proved invaluable for the Lightning, with Steph Fretwell finding her range to inspire an 8-2 run as Sunshine Coast soared to a 33-26 lead by halftime. The lead extended to 11 goals early in the third quarter as Sunshine Coast took complete control of the match, and there was no letting up in the last period. Koenen sent the home crowd wild with consecutive Super Shots in the dying moments of the match. "It's really special, doing 100 games is no small feat in itself, and doing it for one club - I'm really proud," Koenen said.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lightning crush Firebirds in Queensland netball derby
Sunshine Coast have celebrated the 100-game milestones of Cara Koenen and Mahalia Cassidy in grand style, posting a crushing 64-50 Super Netball win over rivals Queensland Firebirds. The Firebirds entered Saturday's match at UniSC Arena with a perfect 2-0 record and keen to turn around a five-match losing streak to the Lightning. But it was the Lightning who burst out of the blocks, with Koenen superb in attack and Ashleigh Ervin a rock in defence. Koenen nailed 37-of-42 to go along with 2-2 from Super Shot range, while Ervin tallied four intercepts and 12 gains. Threading the needle 😍 — Suncorp Super Netball (@SuperNetball) April 26, 2025 Firebirds goalshooter Mary Cholhok endured an off night, shooting 22-of-29 amidst a constant struggle to impose herself under the tight attention of Ervin. "That was amazing. It was such a special occasion. It was a real team effort to get that win today," Ervin told Fox Sports after the match. "We really played for those two (Koenen and Ervin) today. They've been absolutely amazing for our club." The result left both the Lightning and Firebirds with 2-1 records. Cholhok couldn't get near it early, with her first shot not coming until midway through the first quarter. The scoreboard already read 10-4 in favour of Sunshine Coast by that stage, and the margin extended to seven goals a short time later. That one meant a lot 💛 — Sunshine Coast Lightning (@sc_lightning) April 26, 2025 Cholhok went on a mini run to help close the margin back to four goals by quarter-time, and the Firebirds closed to within one goal with just four minutes left in the first half. But the Super Shot period proved invaluable for the Lightning, with Steph Fretwell finding her range to inspire an 8-2 run as Sunshine Coast soared to a 33-26 lead by halftime. The lead extended to 11 goals early in the third quarter as Sunshine Coast took complete control of the match, and there was no letting up in the last period. Koenen sent the home crowd wild with consecutive Super Shots in the dying moments of the match. "It's really special, doing 100 games is no small feat in itself, and doing it for one club - I'm really proud," Koenen said.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Miami Hurricanes land commitment from Fort Myers offensive tackle Joel Ervin
Miami has been busy in March, and they put a bow on the month by landing a commitment from an elite local offensive tackle. More: SWFL roundup: High school results through Thursday play Fort Myers' Joel Ervin named the Hurricanes on Saturday evening, becoming the seventh Miami commitment of the 2026 cycle. He previously committed to Louisville on March 8, but decommitted a few weeks later. Advertisement Ervin took unofficial visits to Miami and Florida State before walking back his commitment with the Cardinals. Ervin posted a photo from the Hurricanes' practice facility on Saturday morning before announcing his commitment. He was slated to take official visits to Kentucky, Miami, Florida, and USC this summer, but says his recruitment is now shut down. 'The moment I decided was after today—just seeing how much of an impact Coach Mirabal makes on those guys,' Ervin told CaneSport. 'And just seeing those guys compete made me want to be a Hurricane... I'm going to shut down my recruitment. I'm really excited, and I can't even express it.' Ervin began his junior year unranked by most major recruiting services but debuted on The News-Press' Big 15 at No. 8. He joins Miami's class less than a year later as a 3-star and Top-100 tackle in the nation. Who is OT Joel Irvin, Miami Hurricane commit? School: Fort Myers Advertisement Commitment: Miami Height, Weight: 6-6, 280 pounds 247Sports Composite Grade: 3-Star, No. 100 player in Florida, No. 60 offensive tackle in the country. What to Know: Ervin was named to the News-Press 2024 All-Area Offensive First Team as a junior after helping the Green Wave average more than 300 yards of offense per game on the way to their first district title since 2019. He named the Hurricanes over Louisville, Florida, USC, Kentucky, and FSU. He reports 23 total offers. This story was updated to add a quote. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers' 3-star tackle Joel Ervin commits to University of Miami football
