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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Kinley Smith wins Landers Dodge Player of the Year Scholarship
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Fouke High School basketball star Kinley Smith was named the Landers Dodge Player of the Year Tuesday night at Ralph & Kacoos restaurant in Bossier City. The award comes with a $2,500 scholarship from Landers Dodge. The 6'2 All-State Power Forward led the Lady Panthers to a 30-7 record and a berth in the Arkansas Activities Association 3A state quarterfinals. She was named the All-State Tournament team offensive MVP and averaged more than 16 points and 11 rebounds for the 2024-2025 season. Smith is involved in National Honor Society and plans to pursue a career in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Parkway girls' hoops leaning on Savannah Wilson; named Player of the Week
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Parkway girls' basketball has become a powerhouse. The Lady Panthers are coming off of winning back-to-back state championships and are on the hunt for their third consecutive state title. A key part of Parkway girls' hoops is senior Savannah Wilson who is on the hunt for state title number three. Dakota Howard fueling Parkway girls' basketball; named Player of the Week 'Me is we,' stated Wilson. 'We just need to do it again, so we can get another state championship.' Me is We. That's the mantra for Parkway girls' basketball. The Lady Panthers have had a great pipeline of senior leaders and now it's Savannah Wilson's turn to step up this year. 'From last year, I know Chloe was a big part of our team,' reflected Wilson. 'I knew I had to step up and be a leader and be there for my team.' Haughton's Shaniya Perkins named Player of the Week Following in the footsteps of star LSU guard Mikaylah Williams and Tennessee Tech guard Chloe Larry, Wilson has learned a lot about what it takes to be a role model for under classmen. '(You have) to be coachable and always be able to adapt to the problems that are going on.' explained Wilson. '(You have to) be a leader and help your teammate in any way you can.' Wilson would not be the player she is today if it wasn't for the crucial role her coaches have played in developing her both on and off the court. 'My coach and assistant coach have always been on me ever since I was a freshman.' recalled Wilson. 'I feel like having them on my back helped me build character to become who I am now.' Multiple local wrestlers crowned individual state champions The senior's love for basketball started when she was young. It's something she's known her whole life thanks to her family. 'I grew up playing basketball,' Wilson said. 'My dad, his sisters, my mom, and my grandma. I've been surrounded by basketball my whole life.' Like most athletes, Wilson has endured her fair share of adversity. Whether it be an injury or other problems off the court, the Parkway community has helped the senior overcome any obstacle she faces. 'This school has built me up,' recalled Wilson. 'I feel like they've put me in a good spot to know who I am and know myself.' THE LATEST — High School Sports News While Wilson isn't sure where she'll be taking her talent next, she is sure of what kind of a legacy she wants to leave at Parkway. 'I want people to remember me as a nice person,' shared Wilson. 'That I was very loving and focused. I want them to remember that I love this sport, and that I left it all on the court.' Wilson will now be eligible for the Landers Dodge Player of the Year award, which comes with a $2,500 scholarship. The Player of the Year Banquet will be held in May 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
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Haughton's Shaniya Perkins named Player of the Week
HAUGHTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Haughton girls' basketball has been on fire this season, and a catalyst behind that is Shaniya Perkins. The junior put up stellar numbers in the Lady Bucs second round playoff victory over Destrehan. Perkins finished with 27 points and 13 rebounds in that win. While she's become a vital part of Haughton girls' hoops, her high school basketball career did not start on East McKinley Avenue. Parkway girls' hoops confident heading into quarterfinals against Denham Springs Perkins transferred to Haughton from a school in Alabama during October her freshman year. When she first transferred to Haughton, basketball was not her sole focus. 'I got an email from (Shaniya's) mom saying that they were coming at a certain date,' recalled Haughton girls' basketball head coach Jenna Bolin. '(The email explained) that she was 5'10' and a volleyball player but interested in playing basketball.' Since Perkins transferred after volleyball season ended, she only played basketball her freshman year. Local teams in LHSAA Girls' Basketball quarterfinals Despite being new to the Haughton community, the Lady Bucs welcomed her with open arms. 'I was able to adapt to a team that was easy to work with and they were talkative,' explained Perkins. 'They eased me into everything we were doing at practice. They would explain something to me I didn't understand.' As Shaniya continued to grow her talents on the hardwood, by the end of her sophomore year she realized that she really loves basketball and could see a future playing college basketball. Dakota Howard fueling Parkway girls' basketball; named Player of the Week The junior made the decision to only focus on excelling on the hardwood, and her progress is impressive. 'Anybody that has seen her from freshman year to now comments on how much better she's gotten,' Coach Bolin said. 'It's because she's worked hard, and she puts a lot of time into it. The big difference is her confidence. As her skills have grown, her confidence has too.' 'The seniors last year really talked me up,' added Perkins. 'It really helped me understand that I am needed, so I have to perform. I have to rise to this occasion or else this team will not get to where we want to be.' THE LATEST — High School Sports News If Perkins could go back in time, she would give strong words of encouragement to herself freshman year. 'Keep trying,' shared Perkins. 'It's not the end of the world because you had one bad day at practice. You have to keep on going and pushing because eventually you will get what you want out of the situation. If you don't push yourself, you will not get the results you want.' Perkins and the No. 4 Lady Bucs will get back on the hardwood on Thursday, February 27th at 6 p.m. when they host No. 5 Barbe in a quarterfinal matchup. Perkins will now be eligible for the Landers Dodge Player of the Year award, which comes with a $2,500 scholarship. The Player of the Year Banquet will be held in May 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
