FOOTBALL

HAMMOND HOME (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

LORANGER

HOME (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

ST. HELENA

AWAY (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY

HOME (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

KENTWOOD

AWAY (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

BOGALUSA

AWAY (DISTRICT) 7 PM

PINE HOME (DISTRICT) 7 PM

ALBANY

AWAY (DISTRICT) 7 PM

STERLINGTON HOME (NON -DISTRICT) 7 PM

SUMNER HOME (DISTRICT) 7 PM

1

Coach Powell, always a pleasure to get to speak with you. How are things looking in Warrior Country?

First and foremost, thank you for the opportunity to come on and do an interview for your publication. Everything is looking pretty good in these summer months for Amite Kids are excited, coaches are excited, and the community is excited We're just ready for the fall season to take off here in few weeks.

# 2

Fair or not, it feels like Amite gets graded harsher than most programs in this area Granted that is a testament to the success you've had, but do you feel any added pressure to win a state championship?

When I was hired in 2015, I started talking to people in the community and to previous coaches, and also coach Alden Foster

It was explained to me from day one; it's a state championship or nothing in Amite That's pretty much the expectation To be honest with y'all, any coach worth his salt would want to step into a situation where there is pressure and where there is a drive to be top five or top ten in the state, year in and year out, with expectations to win the state championship That’s something that I welcome, my kids welcome it, my coaches welcome it, and it's something that we look forward to each and every year; to try and chase Poydras St in New Orleans

# 3

I'm curious, being a coach as long as you have, what's the biggest difference you've noticed in today's athletes compared to when you first started?

After coaching for 23 years, I would say social media In the year 2000, you had Twitter and MySpace, and all that stuff was just coming out and we really weren't using it like we are today. The instant gratification, likes and all that stuff is part of it We must evolve and adapt If you're not adapting, you're getting left behind Social media is something I'm still getting used to. I'm only 45, so just seeing it from 2000 up until now, and how social media has evolved with our athletes and various programs like football, basketball, baseball, whatever, that's been one of the biggest differences I've seen since I’ve been coaching.

Do you have a message for the fans about 2023? # 4

Effort, Effort, Effort It is one of the main things that we've been chomping on since we were eliminated last year in the semifinals It’s going to take mental effort in a classroom, physical effort in the weight room and our speed and conditioning, and community effort. Being a good son and being a decent, upstanding, young man within our community When they to come see us play on Friday night, they'll see a team that is going to be playing with max effort.

I have dedicated my adult life to community service and making things better for the people of Ponchatoula, Hammond, and the Northshore area.

It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative for District 73, and now I’m asking for the opportunity to be your voice in the Louisiana State Senate.

As your State Senator from District 37, I will continue my fight for our people and our values, and I will always be your conservative voice in Baton Rouge.

As a veterinarian, husband, father, and grandfather, I understand the challenges we are facing in our state today and realize the courage needed to address them.

I’d be honored to have your prayers and your vote in the upcoming election. God bless!”

Dedicated And Proven Leadership

؞ Reducing government waste and protecting taxpayers

؞ Fully funding law enforcement

؞ Promoting smart economic growth

؞ Improving education

؞ Ensuring available and affordable healthcare

؞ Improving vital roads and bridges

؞ Protecting Lake Maurepas and our natural resources