October 2010 Chatterbox - Ruston High School - Lincoln Parish ...

Senior Ja‘Ren Johnson proved his ability on the field this month by stacking
up 100 + yards per game. Ja‘Ren‘s favorite thing about playing the game of football
is just being on the field. He proudly wears the number 21 as well as the title
Bearcat student-athlete. The amazing running back has received many fine
awards and recognition for his athleticism such as: LHSAA All-state honorable
mention in 2009 and first team all-district the same year.
Ja‘Ren is undecided in both a choice for college and a major. His favorite
thing about Bearcat Fridays is of course his favorite cheerleader, Mrs. Ratcliff,
running up and down the hallways screaming. Be on the look out for Johnson on
the field as he moves the chains and scores touchdowns for Ruston.
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Ruston High School October 21, 2010 Page 29
Freshmen Football Still Setting the
Record Straight
by Keekee Williams
Sports Reporter
Two Students Chosen for
Academic Allstate
by Christian Amos
Sports Editor
With an outstanding record of 5-2, the freshmen football squad are setting even higher
standards in the game and representing Ruston High the only way they know how - winning.
On Sept. 27, 2010,in a battle against West Monroe, the young ‗Cats fell short of a glory with
by a score of 20-0. The next game was also played at home on Oct. 4,2010 against their
country opponents, the Farmerville Farmers. The ‗Cats were again out to prove that they
owned their own football field and they were dominant in all plays in the game. Jamarion
Harris, # 20, arrogantly quoted that ―This game posed no challenge and there wasn‘t a play
our team couldn‘t handle‖. Another tough opponent came on Oct. 11,2010 - the Ouachita Lions.
This game was switched to the Bearcats‘ home field, where once again the Bearcats prevailed
with a score of 24-6. This elite team of young warriors are setting examples for the
freshmen of next year, and we salute them on all their hard work and outstanding victories!
JV Football Face Tough Opponents
by Keekee Williams
Sports Reporter
The Ruston High Junior Varsity football team has been exerting great effort and skill when
it comes to facing the toughest opponents on the gridline. On Sept. 27, 2010, the junior varsity
players battled with the West Monroe Rebels in an ultimate face-off game. Unfortunately, the
‗Cats came home with a lost; but they gained mutual respect from their opponent. On Oct. 4,
2010, the challenger for the next game was scheduled to be the Farmers of Farmerville; but the
game was canceled. Next up for the ‗Cats were the Ouachita Lion nations. Despite a strong
performance by the ‗Cats, the Lions prevailed. Ruston High students and fans continue to
cheer, applaud, and support our junior varsity football team as they play hard and bring home
the victories and gain experience to prepare them for varsity!
Coach Brown: sideline calls.
Player of the Month:
Ja’Ren Johnson
by Christian Amos
Sports Editor
Ruston Runs as a Family
by Christian Amos
Sports Editor
Ruston boys and girls Cross Country defeated 17 advanced teams in Clinton,
Mississippi, at the St. Andrews Invitational. Among the 17 teams, one was the
Mississippi State Champs.
Junior Chase Millien ran to first in the boys division along with 3 other teammate
finishing within the top ten. Further, Sophomore Anna Hall ranked in at
third and again 3 other teammates finished in the top ten behind the leader. The
Lady Bearcats defeated St. Andrews by 13 points with a score of 56.
Millien had this to say about his outstanding
performance, ―I am really honored
to run for such a great coach and be
the leader of the RHS cross country
team‖ At the Hamilton Invitational Chase
Millien grazed the trail to fourth. He goes
on to say, ―We are more than just a team,
we‘re family.‖ Anna Hall finished third
overall in the Hamilton Invitational to
lead the girls. Hall stated, ―I just enjoy
running for this awesome team; they‘re
my family and inspiration.‖
Seniors Casey Turner and Nick
Richardson were selected to be on the
2010 4-A Academic Allstate list Friday,
October 8,2010. To make it on to
this sacred list, one must have devotion
on and off the field; most importantly
in the classroom. Both students
are active in many organizations
at RHS. Turner, an offensive lineman,
was broadcasted with a remarkable
3.7 GPA by lhsaa.org. ―I didn‘t know
I got it but I‘m proud of myself.‖
Richardson being surprised by his 3.5
GPA stated, ―It was surprising because
I didn‘t know my GPA was that
good!‖ He goes on to boastfully add,
―It‘s a reflection of my hard work
during the past four years‖
Well done Casey Turner and Nick
Richardson for representing Ruston
High in a very academic way.
Anna Hall and Chase Millien admire
Jay Hilton‘s State Champion picture.
Ja’Ren received recognition as an Aaron’s Ace on
KNOE TV for his performance in the Bastrop game!