Kelly Granted Immediate Eligibility for 2020-21 HAMMOND, La. – Less than a week from the 2020-21 season opener, Lady Lion junior center Natalie Kelly was ruled immediately eligible for competition, SLU head coach Ayla Guzzardo announced this week. Kelly, a 6-3 center from Albany, Louisiana, was initially expected to sit out a season after transferring from Auburn. However, the NCAA granted a waiver that will allow Kelly to suit up for the Nov. 25 opener versus Alcorn State. The addition of Kelly to this year’s active roster will bolster SLU’s performance on and off the court, according to Guzzardo. “We’re so excited for Natalie to have the opportunity to play for us immediately,” Guzzardo commented. “She’s not a tradition back-to-the-basket post player, but she can get to the basket and has a good midrange game. Defensively, her ability to block shots is going to make her an immediate impact player for us.” Kelly has fit in immediately with ...
Holy Ghost Catholic School in Hammond announces their 2020-21 Students of the Year: Olivia Krause, daughter of Jason and Katie Krause, is a 4.0 student and was chosen as the 5th Grade Student of the Year. Olivia is a B-Quest student and is also a member of the school's 4-H club. She enjoys volleyball and softball, playing on a rec team in both sports. Olivia also excels in Math and Reading, having earned AR Points Club status and First in Math awards. Eliza Foster garnered the title of 8th Grade Student of the Year. Daughter of Lee and Greta Foster, Eliza is also a 4.0 student. Also in B-Quest, Eliza is an Advanced Math student and is also enrolled in English 1, a freshman course. She earned Duke TIP recognition, Top 5 Reader at HGCS, Good Samaritan award and also participates in the Diocesan Quiz Bowl, HGCS Art Club and National Junior Honor Society. Eliza serves as a Student Council representative...