Who from Southwest Louisiana area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, May 15?

Former McNeese State University pitchers Bryan King and Grant Anderson faced each other as opponents during an MLB series between Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers on May 30. Their reunion marks only the second time former Cowboy teammates have competed against one another at baseball’s highest level.

Jaslyn Russell set a new personal best and school record rank at the NCAA East First Round but did not advance to nationals. Her senior season included conference honors and multiple podium finishes for McNeese Cowgirls track and field.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana allocated $915,978 to women’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $329,964 below the state average of $1,245,942.