Each week, KSLA News 12's Sports Director Colin McElroy will bring you the very best student athletes in the Ark-La-Tex. They're recognized for their physical abilities, scholastic achievements and involvement within their community. You'll see their stories each Wednesday on KSLA News 12 at 6:00pm and right here on ksla.com. We also need you to tell us about the extraordinary student athletes you know. If you would like to nominate someone for the Landers Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram "Athlete of the Week," please fill out our online nomination form.
Wednesday, February 22 2012 7:22 PM EST2012-02-23 00:22:50 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Loyola's Justin Harris. The senior flyer is part of the basketball and football team. Harris is 7th on the all-time scoring list on theMore >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:23 PM EST2012-02-16 04:23:50 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Hannah Ryan. The Benton senior bowler is the leading girls bowler in Shreveport/Bossier. Ryan placed third at the Louisiana State BowlingMore >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 10:40 PM EST2012-02-09 03:40:24 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Quadre Heath. The senior from Green Oaks stars in football, basketball and track. Heath signed a scholarship to attend Grambling St. UniversityMore >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 5:41 PM EST2012-02-01 22:41:58 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Tim Kunkel. The senior midfielder from Calvary leads the team scoring more than a goal per game for the Cavaliers. Following high school,More >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 11:40 PM EST2012-01-26 04:40:47 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Joe Ball. The senior guard from Parkway is a leader on the court averaging in the double digits. Ball is also fearless on the floor, measuringMore >>
Wednesday, January 18 2012 7:34 PM EST2012-01-19 00:34:20 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Loyola's Jasmin Anderson. The senior Lady Flyer ranks in the top 15 all-time in assists and is currently the teams second leading scorer.More >>
Thursday, January 12 2012 1:15 PM EST2012-01-12 18:15:37 GMT
Deaumaunte Johnson was literally born to play sports in Plain Dealing. Coming from a long family of athletes, Johnson has been involved in sports at LNT for years starting out as a basketball manager in fourth grade. Now he's the leading scorer on the high school team. More >>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 8:37 PM EST2012-01-05 01:37:23 GMT
THIS WEEK'S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK GOES TO A VERY SPECIAL SECOND GRADER CALEB MEEKS. AN 8 YEAR OLD SOON TO BE COMPETITING NATIONALLY IN THE N-F-L'S PUNT, PASS, AND KICK COMPETITION. SPORTS DIRECTOR COLINMore >>
Wednesday, December 21 2011 7:52 PM EST2011-12-22 00:52:56 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Tenaha's Reginald Davis. The senior quarterback accounted for over 500 total yards in the Tigers 1A DII state championship win over Munday.More >>
Wednesday, December 14 2011 7:28 PM EST2011-12-15 00:28:21 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Jason Wallette. The junior plays football and also wrestles for the Falcons. Currently, Wallette is 12-4 on the season and his most impressiveMore >>
Wednesday, December 7 2011 7:39 PM EST2011-12-08 00:39:52 GMT
This week's Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Athlete of the Week is Woodlawn's Torshiro Davis. The senior defensive end finished his high school career with over 50 sacks and is a verbal commitment to playMore >>