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"If you ever met him, you loved him." One year after his passing, former @LATechFB star Jaylon Ferguson's legacy remains strong in the hearts of friends, family, and former coaches. rustonleader.com/sports/he-was-…

I am honored the receive my 8th offer with Utah Valley University. Thank you Coach Phillips and the Utah Valley Staff for seeing potential in me. I will continue to grow into the player that with exceed your expectations. @UVUmbb @CoachScottP #offer #uvu #2028

Stories you might have missed this week: - #LATech forward Mackenzie Wurm is back from injury to help the @LATechWBB front court this season: bit.ly/4mbAftY - RHS junior Baylor Cauley verbally commits to Southern Miss: rustonleader.com/sports/ruston%…

#AGTG blessed to be offered by usc in basketball!!

"I think everything is negotiable in life." #LATech and Sun Belt officials believe it's best for all parties if Tech makes a 2026 entry into the Sun Belt. But no breakup is ever that simple. rustonleader.com/sports/tech-co…

Ruston High upcoming junior Baylor Cauley has verbally committed to Southern Miss for volleyball. She was the 2024 District 2-1 Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore with 85 service aces, 142 kills and 478 assists.

"I’m planning to take a huge leap from last year to now." #LATech sophomore guard AJ Bates (@Ajbates___) wants to meet the challenge of moving into a larger role for the Dunkin' Dogs this season. rustonleader.com/sports/bates-l…

#AGTG blessed to receive an offer from @BadgerFootball @JerrodBaugh @Novakayne8 @samspiegs @247Sports

#LATech HC Sonny Cumbie at CUSA Media Day: - On TE Eli Finley: "He’s gonna be the best in the league." - Said new OC Tony Franklin is further along in working through his offense than any system in the program's previous three years - On winning games: "We're going to this fall."

Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill on the challenges to the league if #LATech doesn't join in 2026: "I think it's in everyone's best interests if we get even." ... "We would have to get out of divisions. If we are at 13, that would be a challenge in scheduling."

Conference USA commissioner Judy MacLeod takes just two questions at CUSA Media Day. Was not given the chance to ask about #LATech's transition talks with the league in moving to the Sun Belt.

Just one team in CUSA returns its two leading scorers for the 2025-26 season: @LATechWBB. Story on the hunger driving #LATech in summer practice: "We can get to the top." rustonleader.com/sports/lady-te…

ICYMI: Former Ruston Bearcat Dawson Willis has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the San Diego Padres. rustonleader.com/sports/rhs-alu…

CUSA Defensive Preseason Player of the Year 😤 ➡️ 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 #BarkLouder

"This football team is ours now. We have to own it because we cleaned the roster up." A SWAC Media Day notebook on @GSUFootball01: - QB battle update - Accountability following a 5-7 season rustonleader.com/sports/gsu-goa…

Busy week in Ruston as #LATech moves to the Sun Belt. Here's what you need to know⬇️ - Sun Belt, Tech tout regionality: bit.ly/44CHyFd - Administrators react: bit.ly/40Wcv4U - Coaches react: bit.ly/45hWcRB - @LATechBSB benefits: bit.ly/4lZgxSb

"Better than the Big 12." That's how much excitement surrounds @LATechBSB's addition to the Sun Belt Conference. I spoke with Lane Burroughs on how the league move helps #LATech. "There’s no doubt the move to the Sun Belt is 100% a move up for us." rustonleader.com/sports/diamond…

Looks like #LATech has added Ruston High's Dylone Brooks and Zander Hayes ahead of fall camp. Make that six Bearcats on the 2025 roster.

Former @RustonBaseball standout returns to play in-state at Northwestern State.