Blue Jays honor athletes at annual banquet

More than 100 athletes were honored as St. Edmund held its annual sports awards banquet at the Northwest Community Center.
Former LSU All American and NFL All-Pro Dr. Tommy Casanova talked to a packed room and told several humorous stories about his career about how athletics helped mold his life.
“When you put your team as a priority, that is something that will carry you for the rest of your life,” Casanova said. “
You will put your business ahead of your own benefit. You will put the needy people in your community ahead of your own needs.
“It is the living part of Christianity and high school sports helped teach me life lessons.”
The sports awards were given for football, athletic trainers, dance team, drummers, cheerleaders, mascots, cross country, girls and boys basketball, track, tennis, golf, softball and baseball along with the senior plaques.
Christian Walker was given the Joe Nagata Memorial Award for his character and leadership on the football team.
Madelyn Andrus and Drake Dubois were given the Jerry Hoffpauir Memorial Award for their loyalty and dedication to their St. Edmund teams.
Jada Fontenot was named Miss Blue Jay and Drake Dubois was named Mr. Blue Jay for their outstanding senior seasons.