Panther Scholar Athletes

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Panthers FonJayrean Steward and Andre Taylor perform in the classroom as well as on the field of play. These young men were recognized during the "Young Authors Awards Program" earlier this spring.

Both students are looking forword to a successful 2009 school year.

Steward

Coach Collins Pays a Visit

Former head football coach and athletic director, Frankie Collins paid the Panthers a visit at practice this week. I visited with Coach Collins and he really liked what he saw from the Panthers. Coach has been home fishing and visiting old friends, relatives and players.

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Panthers Put On the Pads

The hot humid days of August signal the beginning of the football season. The Panthers of Lake Providence have braved these first few days on the practice field as they prepare for the 2009 season. Lake Providence went 4-7 in 2008 and made the playoffs for the first time since 1984. They accomplished this playoff berth under the direction of first-year head coach Sonny Nason.

Nason, in his second year is preparing the Panthers for a very strong district 2-2A. The Panthers return some key starters on offense including sophomore quarterback Lamar Carraway, running backs David Alston and Erik Edwards and offensive linemen, Aljeylahn Collins and David Young, who will move from the tackle position to center. The receiving crew will be very young with only one senior and one sophomore wide out getting much playing time last year.

On defensive side of the ball the Panthers will miss senior defensive lineman Kevin Gilmore. He will be replaced by his big little brother Rod. Also joining the Panther the defensive front will be Jaylan Whiteside who played center last year. Coming back from last year on the line will be Extrail Brown, Mitchell Martin and Demetis Williams. The linebacker crew remains intact inside with Greg Bell and Robert Atkins, while Tyiris Adams will have duties on the outside. The secondary returns cornerbacks Zach King and Jeremy Lyons while adding Fonjayrean Steward at safety.
The Panthers will put the pads on for the first time today. I'm sure they are excited to truly get the season underway. We will to keep you up-to-date on the progress of the Panthers throughout the season.

Feel free to comment or give shout-outs to the kids this fall.

Summer Practice Gets Young Players Ready

Fall 2009 Schedule

Lake Providence Panthers Fall 09-10

Boys Varsity Football

Date Time Opponent

9/4/09 7:00 PM @ Carroll
9/11/09 7:00 PM vs. Oak Grove
9/18/09 7:00 PM @ Franklin Parish
9/25/09 7:00 PM vs. St. Frederick (Homecoming)
10/2/09 7:00 PM @ Madison
10/9/09 7:00 PM vs. Jonesboro-Hodge **
10/16/09 7:00 PM vs. Sterlington **
10/23/09 7:00 PM @ Ferriday **
10/30/09 7:00 PM @ Farmerville **
11/6/09 7:00 PM vs. Mangham **


** denotes league game
* denotes exhibition game

Head Coach: Sonny Nason
2A District 2
Louisiana
Lake Providence, LA

Panthers Featured in Italian Magazine

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Panther Den Gets New Furniture

After many years of making the most of very little the Panthers moved into their new weight lifting facility. The new facility is really new equipment in an old space. A growing roster made it very necessary to expand the facilities. With close to 50 players and maybe more, the old weight lifting equipment was not adequate to accomodate the needs of the team.

The Panthers can now complete their in-season workout in approximately 45 minutes before hitting the practice field.

Voluntary workouts have gone well this summer. Many of the kids who were away on vacation, working and attending camps are gradually coming in. Many of them are seeing the new facility for the first time.