Louisiana education officials oust Impact Charter School board
BY CHARLES LUSSIER Staff writer
Decried by school officials as a “takeover,” Louisiana education leaders on Friday tossed out the board of directors of troubled Impact Charter School in Baker The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s decision was unanimous to oust the school board’s seven directors. The move also likely means the eventual departure of the school’s founder Chakesha Scott Scott has run the 400-plus student school, since it opened more
than a decade ago north of Baton Rouge. Her management of the school however, was called into question by the Feb. 10 damning state investigative audit of the school‘s operations.
The 173-page state audit accused Scott of diverting hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school and a related private foundation to pay for personal travel, a car lease, an in-ground swimming pool at her house and more.
The report also found evidence of a potential kickback scheme with a school contractor and questioned Scott’s decision to divert
Police station provides space for lessons in nutrition, fitness, stress management
BY OLIVIA MCCLURE
Contributing writer
Most people would agree that a police officer’s job is one that comes with a lot of risks.
In a line of work where dealing with criminals is a daily task, there’s always the potential for injury or worse. And stress stemming from constantly being ready for the next arrest, the next traffic stop, the next warrant to be served can build up over time.
But there are other, less obvious points of working in law enforcement that pose risks to officers’ well-being — like long hours seated at the wheel of a patrol vehicle and powering through night shifts with meals from whatever fast food joint or gas station happens to be open
At the Zachary Police Department, training coordinator Lt. Jordan Logan recognized the toll being taken on his fellow officers.
He saw the department’s recent move to its new headquarters — which includes an on-site gym — as the perfect opportunity to launch an officer wellness program. With help from Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Zachary officers are now getting lessons on topics like nutrition, physical fitness, injury prevention and stress management.
“Our goal is to have a healthier department,” Logan said. Need for program
Logan knew who to call for help with getting the wellness initiative off the ground: Kyle Callihan, a retired Baton Rouge police officer who now is a health and performance program adviser at Baton Rouge General. Callihan and his colleagues lead educational outreach programs for law enforcement agencies in the area
The hour-and-a-half wellness lessons are being built in to Zachary officers’ routine in-service trainings, which are designed to sharpen jobrelated skills like using firearms and handcuffs Logan hopes to expand the program later. Logan and Callihan know firsthand how being a
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more than $1.5 million to Friends of Impact Charter School. That’s the name of a private philanthropic foundation that Scott also leads. It is supposed to support the 4815 Lavey Lane school financially, but auditors claim it never has.
After the critical audit report was released, an attorney for the Impact charter school issued a 17page written rebuttal claiming the audit is “defamatory” and full of inaccuracies. Knowing the state’s audit was forthcoming, Scott had sued the state Feb. 7 trying to
EDUCATIONAL INTERLUDE
Zachary music students celebrate Orchestra Weekend
Zachary celebrated Orchestra Weekend
Feb. 22-23 with masterclasses, sectionals, and a fun drum circle conducted by LSU
American String Teachers Association members and Kids Orchestra Teaching Artists for Copper Mill Elementary, Northwestern Middle School, and Zachary High School students.
The weekend program ended Sunday with a concert where students performed the music learned throughout the event.
FILE PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Impact Charter School is seen May 28 in Baker
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Anna Stanley and Alicia Monroe, the Orchestra directors who put the Orchestra Weekend together ä More photos. PAGE 3G
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Zachary High orchestra students performing with David Saccardi, LSU music education professor
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Derek Léger, right, a lead health and performance coach with Baton Rouge General, shows a Zachary police officer how to use foam rollers to relieve muscle tension.
AT THE MARKET
Despite chilly temperatures, vendors put out their products Saturday morning at the Zachary Farmers Market.
Shoppers could pick from a variety of things including homemade sweet treats, handmade jewelry, vegetables and crafts.
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block state officials from releasing it publicly Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack said auditors carefully reviewed the school’s rebuttal, decided nothing needed to be revised in the audit and included the rebuttal in its entirety at the end of the state report. On Tuesday, ad hoc State District Judge J. Michael McDonald ruled against the school on procedural grounds.
The state’s audit of the Impact charter school now is in the hands of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for a potential criminal investigation Meanwhile, on Friday after state education board members removed the Impact charter school board the state board BESE — selected a slate of seven new directors for the charter school. The new Impact board of directors is expected to oust Scott and hire a new charter management organization to run the school. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley said he solicited names from various sources to serve on the charter school’s board and selected individuals from the greater Baton Rouge area whom “we believe hold the potential to provide strong governance.” The new board members are: Perry Daniel; Marguerite Mack; Mikki Matthews; Pheriche Perkins; Achilles Williams; Torrence Williams; and Willie Williams Jr Brumley said charter boards have important financial, contractual and other duties to uphold.
“When any of these core responsibilities are not being met, it is incumbent on BESE as an authorizer to take action and unfortunately that’s why we are here today,” Brumley said.
Charter schools are public schools run privately via charters, or contracts.
Friday’s vote was a dramatic reversal of fortune. Just six weeks ago, BESE agreed to renew Impact Charter School’s charter for six more years through 2031, largely on the strength of the school’s B academic letter grade.
Friday’s special meeting of the state education board was set Wednesday night. Impact school officials responded Thursday, urging parents to pack the Friday meeting. A handful of people showed up and only
two, an Impact board member and an administrator spoke.
In its letter to parents, Impact school leaders accused the state education board of an “unprecedented takeover attempt,” while taking a more forgiving approach to other charter schools faced with controversy
“If (the state) is allowed to unjustly strip control from a high-performing school, it sets a dangerous precedent that no charter school is safe from political interference,” according to the letter
Eugene Collins, who has been an Impact board member only for two meetings struck a conciliatory tone Friday He described Impact as a “beacon of hope” for the children it serves and any problems it has can be solved by helping, rather than dismantling its current board of directors.
“Why dismantle the board of a school that is succeeding, while so many others are failing?” Collins said.
Ronnie Morris, president of BESE, the state education board, said Impact’s board was beyond helping or fixing. He recounted three BESE public records requests for a range of documents from the school over the past two weeks that have been largely ignored.
Morris said the school “failed to meet generally accepted accounting standards of fiscal management” and has repeatedly failed to follow the state’s open meetings law BESE has a “statutory obligation to students, educators and taxpayers of Louisiana to exercise budgetary and fiscal control over state and federal funds for education programs and services,” he said.
Impact Charter School is the operating business name of Education Explosion Inc., a nonprofit Scott founded in 2009 along with her husband, Eric Scott, who serves as the school’s principal.
The dissolution, or “reconstitution,” of the board of a charter school, is a new remedy the Louisiana Legislature added to state law last year It stops short of canceling a charter, what’s known as “revocation.” BESE has rarely revoked a school’s charter over the nearly three decades that charter schools have operated in Louisiana. By contrast, reconstitution allows Impact Charter School to keep its recently renewed charter, albeit under the control of a new board of directors.
Email Charles Lussier at clussier@ theadvocate.com.
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Lane Foundation readies for 10th annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
Lane Foundation’s 10th annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off is set for Saturday March 22, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Downtown Zachary, 4650 Main Street.
The competition is open to amateurs and professionals of all ages. There are five cooking competition categories: Judges Red Chili, Judges Nontraditional, Judges Salsa, People’s Choice Chili and People’s Choice Salsa. The Team Spirit award is about how well the team embodies the spirit of the cook-off through their presentation, team costumes, decorations and overall attitude.
Admission and parking to the familyfriendly event are free. There will be an arts and crafts market, kids zone, games, food trucks and live music at the gazebo all day
Team entry fees range from $40-$60. Compete in one category or all. To register a team, sponsor the event, participate in the arts and crafts market, or volunteer, contact the Lane Foundation office at (225) 658-6699 or email tpayment@lanermc.org.
Proceeds from the Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off will benefit the Lane Foundation.
Blood drive set
A blood drive is set for Friday, Feb. 28 at the Bank of Zachary, 4743 Main St.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mardi Gras Tshirts will be given out while supplies last. Visit donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/280626 to sign up for an appointment.
Pardi Gras parade
Must Luv Dogs’ Pawdi Gras parade is looking for kids to take part as a Kiddie Krewe in the parade at 2 p.m., March 4. The theme is “Space Paws.”
Children will ride in their wagon floats. Entry fee is $10. All proceeds go to Must Luv Dogs Rescue. Secure a spot with the discount code KINDERFLOAT. For information, call 225-252-3029, or visit www mustluvdogs.org for information or to register Bark in the Park is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Race for the dogs: Before the parade, the Krewe of McKey Fitness 5K race will be held, starting and ending at HugYourPeople Park in Zachary
Entry is $30. A T-shirt is $10. The kids fun run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:30 a.m. Some of the proceeds will be donated to Must Luv Dogs and to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
A post-race party will have food trucks and live music, and Bark in the Park and the Must Luv Dogs parade follows.
Register for baseball
Spring baseball registration runs to March 13. The fee is $75. Register at www zacharyyouthpark.org.
Practices are March 31 to April 24, and games are April 28 to June 5.
Divisions include T-ball ages 4-6 and coaches’ pitch 6-8, 10 under, 12 under and 14 under April 30 is cutoff date for age determination.
Community news report
On Feb 13, Scott Masterson, the city of Zachary’s building official, spoke to the Zachary Rotary Club about the latest developments in the city He shared insights on ongoing construction projects, updates to building codes and the importance of energy saving efforts.
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Also, coaches and assistant coaches are needed.
School calendar changes
Revisions were made to the 2024-25 school calendar to compensate for the lost required instructional minutes due to recent weather-related closures. Visit zacharyschools.org to see the changes.
Some specifics to watch for: n March 5 was revised to a remote learning day for students. Specific grade-level appropriate learning packets will be sent home. n May 23 will have no students, no paraprofessionals and no cafeteria staff.
The Zachary Community School District School Board approved the updated 202526 school calendar during the Feb. 4 board meeting.
Ag Spring Fest is coming
The Zachary High Ag Spring Fest is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a shop will be in the school greenhouse. Attendees can expect games, a petting zoo, face painting, ag crafts, Easter egg hunts and more. Concessions will be sold.
Cost is $5 a person. Under age 2 is free. Bunny Hop coming
The Zachary Rotary Club is hosting the Rotary Bunny Hop 2025 on March 22 near Lee and Virginia streets. The 1-mile run/walk is at 8 a.m. and the 5K run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m.
March 29. The event will have country fun, food, games, crafts, music and entertainment. This year’s theme is “Country Crafts,” and various artists and craftsmen will display and sell homemade items. The Louisiana Lagniappe Dulcimers and The Upbeats will provide live music, and the cake walk will be held every hour Other activities will include a pie contest, vintage dancing with the Lagniappe Historic Dance and Pastime Society, basket weaving, candle making, wood carving with the Pelican Wood Carver Guild, herb gardening with Master Gardener Claire Fontenot, jewelry making, a kiddie fishing pond, and more. A Celtic Concert Experience Madam Dulcimer (Amanda Roberts) and Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) are bringing music to EBRPL in March. This Celtic concert celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with music originating from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It will be at the Zachary Branch at 10 a.m., March 15, Central at 4 p.m., March 11 and Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 6:30 p.m., March 12. Check www.ebrpl.com for other places and times.
Send news and events for the Zachary area to zachary@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
Masterson also discussed energy saving tips for homes, such as setting the thermostat on 72 (78 if no one is home), using ceiling fans, switching to LED bulbs and unplugging electronics.
Zachary’s building official speaks to Rotary
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Zachary High freshman Julia Thompson, 15, with her custom jewelry line called Jewels by Jul. Her line includes custom bracelets, necklaces and rings at Zachary’s Farmers Market on Feb. 22.
Susie Bendo and Veronica Mahaffey shop Saturday during the Zachary Farmers Market.
Khloe Grace, an 8-year-old author of 3 books, holds her best seller, ‘Today is a Beautiful Day Daily Affirmations.’
Zachary High girls celebrate Senior Night with a win
Zachary High girls
basketball defeated Scotlandville 64-3 on Feb. 7.
The school also observed Senior Night by honoring the players and their families.
Seniors included Madison Alcerro, KP Blake, LaTavia Duncan, Tiarra McPipe, Jazmine Patterson, Reese Quibodeaux, Cimiya Rideaux and Addison Valliere.
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police officer can affect the body.
Like many officers, Logan has back pain from years of sitting in a car and wearing a heavy duty belt Another common issue in law enforcement is cardiac problems, including heart attacks, he said. Callihan, who spent 25 years at BRPD, said officers sometimes are told that health struggles are normal, something to be expected.
“You get tired of the answer is, ‘Oh that’s just part of the job. It goes with it,’” Callihan said. “You get tired of that.”
Looking at police officers as regular people with complex lives is important, he said. They’re not superhumans. They still need to consume healthful foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and be able to manage stressors — including personal factors like marriage problems.
“How their personal lives are translates into the performance they do as a cop,” he said.
He knows it can be a challenge, though to accomplish those things alongside the unique demands of working in law enforcement. When he talks to officers, Callihan frames health as part of their training to get better at their jobs.
Exercising and eating well, for example, not only promote physical fitness.
“It’s a way to unload some of the mental and physical stress you have,” Callihan said. “If you’re physically fit, you handle stress better.”
He believes wellness efforts like the one in Zachary can help departments combat recruitment and retention issues, too.
Unique needs in law enforcement
On a recent Wednesday afternoon during one of the training sessions, a group of police officers took off their shoes and walked onto soft mats in the department’s gym They had just finished listening to a lesson on preparing nutritious snacks and meals, and now, it was time for a foam rolling session.
Derek Léger, a lead health and performance coach with Baton Rouge General, directed each officer to a foam roller and demonstrated ways to relieve muscle tension.
Exercises like this are especially important for police officers, who tend to struggle with mobility because of repetitive movements required by their jobs, said
Allison Robinson, a Baton Rouge General fitness supervisor
“There’s movements that are consistent with what they do that cause chronic pain,” Robinson said. “I know that every single officer in their unit has to turn to the right to type on their computer I know that every single one of them plant with their left foot when they come out of the unit in a fast pace.”
An athletic trainer by training, Robinson said working with the police is different from other groups. Most agencies have wide range of demographics and training needs.
“You will have somebody go through an academy who is 18, in the best shape of their life, who just won accolades the state track meet and now he’s training to
be an officer,” she said. “And you’re also going to have a female who has had three kids, served in the military and comes to you after having four different surgeries because they’ve been wounded in the line of service. And they’re training to do the exact same job. They have the exact same expectations, but physically they’re completely different individuals.”
There’s also a lot of variation within law enforcement when it comes to experience with exercise. For those who haven’t spent a lot of time in the gym, it can be intimidating to start working out. She hopes Zachary officers will take advantage of the gym in the department’s new headquarters.
“You don’t have to worry about people at the gym judging you,” she said. “You don’t have to worry about showing up on the rack next to the person you just pulled over You have a safe space.”
‘Keeping everybody well rounded
Logan is optimistic that the wellness program will benefit officers now and in the future.
“It’s making sure our officers are taking care of themselves and we provide that to them so when they’re close to retirement, they’re not having back issues, health issues,” he said. “We’re focusing on the mind, body and spiritual aspects of our jobs keeping everybody well rounded.” Robinson applauded the department’s efforts. She believes that, as officers make improvements to their health, they’ll become even better public servants.
“They’re our protectors, and it’s important that the community understands they take it seriously,” she said. “They serve and protect the community and we want them to serve and protect themselves.”
Each senior was honored at the Zachary High girls basketball game on Feb 7, 2025. From left, grandfather Dave Duncan, mother Demetria Williams and and sister Delaysia Duncan, right, are on hand for LaTavia Duncan.
From left, Zachary High girls basketball head coach Tami McClure, and senior players Addison Valliere, Madison Alcerro, Tiarra McPipe, Cimiya Rideaux, KP Blake, Reese Quibodeaux, LaTavia Duncan, Jazmine Patterson and assistant coach Antonio Keller, on Senior Night, Feb 7.
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Zachary High girls basketball team celebrates its victory on senior night.
Zachary High girls basketball 2024-2025, from left, back row, assistant coach Antonio Keller, Madison Alcerro, Donalia Grimes, Tiarra McPipe, Asia Bell, Kennedi Whitfield, Ava Raymond, Cimiya Rideaux, manager Addison Valliere and head coach Tami McClure; and front row, Jazmine Patterson, Reese Quibodeaux, KP Blake, Ayja Walker and LaTavia Duncan
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Derek Léger, a lead health and performance coach with Baton Rouge General, helps Zachary police officers use a foam roller to relieve back pain.
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The Super Retriever Series and High Flying Super Dock dogs will be in St. Francisville on April 11-13.
Super Retriever Series Classic heading to St. Francisville
Community news report
The Super Retriever Series is set to showcase retrievers and sporting dogs as well as the top High Flying Super Dock dogs in the country in April in St. Francisville.
The Super Retriever Series will feature more than 100 dogs competing in outdoor sports in the field and on the dock for four days of competition starting with the Retriever Trials on April 10-13, at various locations within the vicinity and the SRS Super Dock competition April 11-13, at Feliciana Parish Sports Park. All events are free to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and watch teams compete in dock and in the field. Teams can qualify for the SRS Crown Championship to be held Oct 2-13 in Shreveport
“We are excited to be coming for the very first time to showcase the SRS Sporting dogs,” said Shannon Nardi, producer of the SRS. “Louisiana is the Sportsman’s Paradise, and our retriever teams, as well as our Dock Jumping Dogs, will feel right at home.”
The public is encouraged to come jump their own dog that Friday through Sunday in the Fun Jump hours On Saturday and Sunday, competition begins. Super Fly and Super V are parts of the competition and are like a track and field event as they do the long jump, the high jump, and a speed race called Raider Run.
In addition to the SRS Super Dock, there will be the SRS Retriever Trials, which is a hybrid style of retriever trial that includes hunt tests, field trials and all-around hunt savvy
“We are honored to host the SRS here in St. Francisville. West Feliciana Parish is the perfect backdrop for such a fun and unique event,” said Devan Corbello, executive director of Visit St. Francisville. “We look forward to welcoming the
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SUPER RETRIEVER SERIES
WHAT: Retriever Trials WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: 7485 U.S. 61, St Francisville, behind the gas station
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WHAT: Retriever Trials continued WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: To be announced WHAT: SRS Super Dock WHERE: West Feliciana Sports Park, 10226 W. Feliciana Parkway St Francisville WHEN: 1 p.m.: check-in/fun jumps and warm-up
2 p.m.: fun jumps
3 p.m.-5 p.m.: fun jumps and practice
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WHAT: Retriever Trials continued WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: To be announced WHAT: SRS Super Dock WHEN:
8 a.m.: Competitor check-in and warm-up
9 a.m.: Super Fly — Splash 1
10 a.m.: Fun jumps
11 a.m.: Super Fly — Splash 2 Noon: Fun jumps
1 p.m.: Raider Run (all-in-one finals)
3 p.m.: Super V (all-in-one finals)
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WHAT: Retriever Trials continued WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHAT: SRS Super Dock
8 a.m.: competitor check-in and warm-up
9 a.m.: Super Fly — Splash 3
10 a.m.: fun jumps
11 a.m.: Super Fly — Splash 4 Noon: fun jumps
1 p.m.: Super Fly finals
competitors spectators, and of course, our four-legged friends to our beautiful parish.” Nardi said, “The Super Dock is a great family-fun event. Where else would you be able to watch dogs fly through the air at distances up to 25 feet and heights up to seven feet? These dogs are amazing athletes.” Retriever Trials will showcase past SRS Crown Champions as well as the best all-
around retrievers from all over the country The 2025 SRS Classic here in St. Francisville will have a cash and prize packages for the competitors. The Retriever Trial event will be livestreamed each day starting April 10 and through the finals April 13 on YouTube Super Retriever Series. The schedule will be listed on the website as well as on the Super Retriever Series Facebook page.
On the strength of a 21-4 record, the Zachary High girls secured the three seed and an opening round bye of the Non-Select Division I State Championship playoffs. Their second round opponent will be Hahnville, who was a winner over H.L Bourgeois in a nail biter (45-44) during the bi-district round on Feb. 20. The Broncos were set to play at home against the Tigers with tip off set on Feb. 24.
the boys finished 19th. Coach Ben McHugh commented that “injuries and illness took a toll at the worst possible time, keeping six of our varsity starters from competing at city and state. Despite that, our girls’ team had an outstanding showing, competing in eight of the twelve weight classes at state.”
Spring sports in full swing
The winner of that game will play the winner of East Ascension and Natchitoches in the quarterfinal round on Feb. 27 for the chance to advance to LHSAA Girls’ Marsh Madness for the semifinal and finals at the University Center SLU March 3-8.
The ZHS boys basketball team (24-6) closed out the 2024-25 regular season with a home District 4-5A win 56-54 over the Catholic High Bears (27-4) the second ranked team in Select Division 1 at home on Feb. 21. At the time of writing the Broncos held a second-seeded power ranking, which would make them one of the highest seeds in the Non-Select Division I playoffs and will likely assure them of a bye and a home game to open the playoffs on March 4.
The playoff pairings were not yet announced at the time of writing.
LHSAA wrestling state tournament
The ZHS boys and girls wrestling teams competed in the Division I State Championships Feb. 6-7 in Bossier City The top finisher for the boys was Matt Umali, fifth place at 138 pounds, and top girls finishers included Nachell Weaver, sixth place at 126 pounds; Mia Roberts, sixth place at 145 pounds; Adia Wells, fifth place at 185 pounds; and Gabrielle Anthony, fourth at 235 pounds.
The girls finished seventh as a team and
The ZHS baseball team had a 4-3 record going into the Feb. 22 weekend as they competed in the Navarre Auto Group Shoot out that included top teams from Texas and southwest Louisiana.
The Broncos will be home to play Shaw, Denham Springs, Brother Martin and Chalmette in the Landmark Bank Tournament Febr 27-March 1.
Coach Katie Ellzey and the ZHS softball team will host Doyle High School Feb. 26 and False River Academy Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. on both dates.
The ZHS boys and girls tennis teams have also opened the season. Home matches are played at the YMCA in Zachary The ZHS boys opened with a home win (3-2) over Prairieville on Feb. 17. Winners included senior Clayton Howell and junior Keaton Chaney in singles and the doubles team of seniors Sebastian Naquin and Jacob Wunsch.
The girls picked up a 5-0 win over Prairieville to start the season strong. Singles winners were juniors Natalie Ricketts and Amela Ortegas. Girls doubles teams that picked up victories Taylor Merrit and Anna Beauchamp, Assatta Firven and Adalyn Guidry, and Landrie Barr and Callie Townsend.
Warren Brady covers sports for The Plainsman. He can be contacted at zachary@theadvocate.com.
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Zachary schools students qualify for state tennis tournament
The Zachary Middle School tennis team and its coach Chris Anders, of the Americana YMCA, will represent Baton Rouge in the state tournament held in Baton Rouge on May 3-4 at Independence Park. The middle school team consists of
players who attend Zachary Elementary School, Copper Mill Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School. Students are Harrison Bertrand, Jackson Bertrand, Max Bertrand, Azah Gbugu, Khez Gbugu, Lucas Jarreau, Easton Olivier, Mary Beth Olivier, Eyan Paton, Everett Stein, Ethan Sylvas, Evan Sylvas and Kowen Thornton.
PROVIDED PHOTO BY CHIMMIE GBUGU Zachary Middle School tennis team includes, from left, Harrison Bertrand, Everett Stein, Jackson Bertrand, Azah Gbugu, Lucas Jarreau, Khez Gbugu, Ethan Sylvas, Kowen Thornton,
Bertrand, Evan Sylvas, Easton Olivier and Mary Beth Olivier Not pictured is Eyan Paton.
