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Miami Herald
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Former LSU hoops star joins HBCU coaching staff
Grambling, La. - Grambling State just made a power move. Former LSU women's basketball star and high school coaching standout Quianna Chaney is officially joining the GSU Lady Tigers as an assistant coach for the 2025–26 season. With deep Louisiana roots and a résumé that blends elite playing experience with proven coaching success, Chaney's arrival is a big boost for Grambling State - and a major win for HBCU hoops. "When you surround yourself with winners, the conversations are just different," said Grambling head coach Courtney Simmons. "Coach Quianna brings experience, a wealth of knowledge, and an edge I've been missing. GSU Women's Basketball definitely got better today." That's not just talk. Quianna Chaney comes to Grambling after a dominant seven-year run at Southern University Lab School. There she built one of Louisiana's top high school girls basketball programs. Her teams claimed the 2022 Louisiana State Championship, finished as 2023 State Runner-Up, and secured back-to-back district titles. Along the way, she racked up Coach of the Year honors - including District Coach of the Year in 2022 and 2023, and the 2022 Stars of Stars Coach of the Year. But her legacy started long before the sidelines. As a player, Chaney was a certified bucket at LSU from 2004 to 2008. Guiding the Tigers to make four straight NCAA Final Four runs. She left Baton Rouge second in school history in three-pointers made and attempted, tallying 1,345 career points. Her list of accolades includes All-SEC and All-Louisiana honors, Academic All-SEC selections, and a reputation as one of the most lethal shooters in program history. After college, Chaney was drafted 19th overall in the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky before taking her talents overseas to play for Bota? SK in Turkey. Now, she's bringing that championship DNA back to the college ranks - this time at a proud HBCU. "I am truly excited and blessed to join the Grambling State University Women's Basketball coaching staff," Chaney said. "When God opens new doors, I walk through them with faith and purpose. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this historic program - it's all about the SWAC now!" The post Former LSU hoops star joins HBCU coaching staff appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caddo Parish Magnet Mock Trial team wins State, advances to Nationals
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Magnet High School's Mock Trial team will compete nationally in Phoenix, Az., after winning the Louisiana State Championship in Lafayette. Superintendent on possible Caddo Parish school closures According to a press release, Magnet's two top teams advanced to the final round, resulting in a 'sweep' of the state championship. The mock trial team is comprised of student 'lawyers' who take turns arguing and 'witnesses' who give testimony. The 2025 State winners included Adya Darsi, Amalia Wise, Anamika Nair, Gil Pedrotty, Kritika Joshi, Micaela Gafford, Siva Saikilappan, and Vennela Malireddy. The first-place team was coached by 1st Judicial District Judge Brady O'Callaghan and Defense Attorney Sarah Giddings and was assisted by civil attorney Steve Soileau. According to the release, Magnet High's Mock Trial Team has won several state championships, including last year, when they advanced to the Nationals in Delaware. This year, at Nationals in May, the team will argue its case against top-ranked teams from across the United States and outlying regions and territories. LSU Shreveport sees record enrollment for third straight semester 'In some schools, mock trial is an elective class with dedicated teachers, budgets, and credit hours for the students,' the release stated. 'The Magnet team, however, is solely an extracurricular club activity, dependent upon students, faculty, and attorney coaches to volunteer their time and talents.' The release added that many local attorneys and judges volunteer their time and efforts each year to make Caddo Magnet's Mock Trial team a success. For more information about the program or how to volunteer, contact Carrie Anderson at canderson2@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
