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Ruston basketball coach steps down to assume new role
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) – After nearly two decades of coaching, basketball has remained a steadfast passion for Ryan Bond. However, he is now embarking on a new chapter, transitioning from coaching basketball at Ruston High School to assuming the role of a 9th-grade assistant principal, exchanging his sneakers for loafers. “I’ve had several people say, […]
Ruston turns championship page, focused on reloading talent
Ruston, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ruston High School Bearcats are wrapping up week one of spring practice after coming off a historic championship run and they’re going into the new year with the same goal and mindset. After strapping up the pads and being able to go full contact it doesn’t look like last year […]
Carlos Funchess put fun in basketball during his heyday as college star
MONROE — As a two-year starter at UL-Monroe from 1989-1991, Carlos Funchess earned acclaim for his tomahawk dunks and contributions to some of the school’s greatest teams. The 6-foot-4 jumping jack was co-MVP in the Southland Conference as a senior, played on two consecutive NCAA tournament teams and won the 1991 slam dunk national championship his senior year.
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