Slamming the Competition

By News Staff on Thursday, February 27, 2025
Bearcats show strength, sweep state for 6th crown
  • Logan Bergeron - State Champion 106 lbs.
    Logan Bergeron - State Champion 106 lbs.
  • Kye Smith - State Champion 120 lbs.
    Kye Smith - State Champion 120 lbs.
  • Pierson Comeaux - State Runner-up 132 lbs.
    Pierson Comeaux - State Runner-up 132 lbs.
  • Romyn Cortez - State Runner-up 285 lbs. (Photos by Tonya Ashford)
    Romyn Cortez - State Runner-up 285 lbs. (Photos by Tonya Ashford)
    By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BOSSIER CITY – The Basile High Bearcat wrestling team claimed its sixth State Championship title at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament, held on February 14-15 at the Brookshire Arena in Bossier City. The Bearcats dominated the Division III competition, scoring 222.5 points to secure the top spot over runner-up John ...

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