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East Ascension had to wait more than a half before it found its game, but once it got on a roll it could not be stopped.

Trailing by two touchdowns midway through the third quarter, East Ascension rallied scoring the last 20 points as they took a 26-20 District 4-4A win at Woodlawn on Friday night.

Spartans running back Walter Samuel got the comeback started with a 49-yard touchdown run. He got East Ascension close with a 74-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.

The Spartans took their first lead of the game on Troy Dunns 7-yardtouchdown run with 1:47 left to play.

Behind the play of quarterback Rickie Collins, Woodlawn (3-3, 2-1) moved the ball all game, but was scoreless after Collins 15-yardtouchdown pass to Jaylon Henry with eight minutes left in the third quarter.

Trailing 20-12, East Ascension (3-3, 2-1) faced a fourth-and-1 from its own 34 early in the fourth quarter. Dunns sneak picked up the first down, and after losing 10 yards on penalties, Dunn found Samuel on the left sideline for a 74-yard catch-and-run score.

After forcing a Woodlawn punt from midfield, East Ascension went 77 yards in 10 plays for the go-ahead score. The key play was Samuels 41-yard run, when he started left before reversing field on his way to a first down at the Woodlawn 25.

The Spartans used six running plays to get to the end zone.

Woodlawn got the ball back with 1:47 left, but stalled after a personal foul put it in a hole. Three Spartans defenders tackled Collins for no gain on fourth-and-14 at the Woodlawn 40.

EA running back Walter Samuel: Samuel had just 21 yards rushing at halftime, but gave his team the spark it needed after that. He finished with 127 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. He also caught three passes for 111 yards and another score.

East Ascension coach Darnell Lee: I challenged the kids at halftime. I said, Look, were not playing Spartans football.' The light was off. They got off the bus flat, but they dug deep and they responded.

Both teams played a great game tonight. I told (our kids) to show some respect. Our kids are so happy they want to dance and celebrate, but thats a team (Woodlawn) that worked just as hard as we did.

Samuel describing his touchdown reception: I already had it in my head that I was going to take it (all the way). The pass came in low, and I caught it. All I saw was a touchdown after that.

Collins threw his third interception of the season, a pass that was deflected, in the second quarter. He finished the game 20 of 32 passing for 229 yards and one touchdown.

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East Ascension finds footing in second half, rallies past Woodlawn - The Advocate

GONZALES - East Ascension running back Walter Samuel is a dynamic football player on the field, rushing for 614 yards and seven scores so far this year. But off the field, he is quiet and preserved and likes to lead by example.

"I don't like to talk a lot. I like to just stay to myself. I like to stay focused. I feel like when I talk to people, it takes me off track," said Fans' Choice Player of the Week winner Walter Samuel.

"When he scores, he will jog off. You won't see this big celebration. Normally, if you get a kid that don't talk much in public, when he gets around his friends you'll see a different guy. But that's just who he is, you know, he's kind of like that. He's a solid guy who leads by example," East Ascension head coach Darnell Lee.

Samuel tries to emulate his game around his favorite player, Saints running back Alvin Kamara. The back studies everything he does and even tried to change his number to 41.

"We already have one Kamara. I think Walter Samuel needs to be Walter Samuel," said Lee about when Samuel asked to get his number changed from 22 to 41.

"He has a lot of balance. I think I have a lot of balance too. When I watch him on TV it looks it he's going slow. But coach told me he goes fast and I need to go fast too. So when I see a hole, I hit it hard," Samuel said.

"That's his favorite player, and I can definitely see where he respects his game," Lee said.

Like Kamara, Samuel is an all-around back. He currently leads the Spartans in rushing, and he's second in the team in receiving.

To win the Fans' Choice Player of the Week, Walter had 170 yards on 11 attempts and 4 touchdowns against rival Dutchtown.

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Fans' Choice Player of the Week 7: East Ascension Walter Samuel - WBRZ

With the OKC Thunder finished preseason play the club turns their attention to this coming Wednesday. Theyll be in Utah to open the regular season versus the Jazz.

Preseason offered some hints or who is most likely to help Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to produce offensively. Two players, in particular, stood out as the most likely secondary and third scoring options and both offered an argument to be the OKC Thunder preseason MVP.

Rookie Josh Giddey lived up to the hype filling up the three key statistical categories. However, the player who perhaps served up the biggest surprise was Luguentz Dort. As per usual his defense was on point, but it was his offensive growththat stood out.

Specifically, the Thunder wings stats by match were:

Hornets vs. OKC Thunder:Shot 4 of 9 from the field, 3 of 6 from deep for 11 points, plus 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 2 turnoversin 17 minutes

OKC Thunder at Bucks (first game):Shot 7 of 11 from the field, 4 of 6 from deep for 19 points, with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 turnover in 19 minutes

Nuggets (starting core) vs. OKC Thunder:Shot 4 of 7 from the field, 3 of 4 from deep, 3 of 4 from the line for 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 turnover in 26 minutes

Dort only broke the 20-minute threshold in the third match featuring the Nuggets (who played their presumed starting lineup).

Although it was an extremely small sample size the clear takeaway was Dorts improved 3-point shooting. He shot 10 of 16 from the perimeter for a whopping 62.5 percent efficiency.

The Canadian seems more comfortable shooting in general. His shooting motion is fluid although his tendency to pull the ball down first is still a factor.

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The work he put in this offseason made a difference and its feasible his time with Nick Nurse and Team Canada also helped. Evidence of Nurses success can be found throughout his tenure in Toronto.Copious players the Raptors acquired were deemed to be bad shooters like Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe, etc who all mastered perimeter shooting under Nurses tutelage.

Whatever Dort did to improve at least in this extremely small preseason sample size the results proved fruitful. Of players who attempted at least three 3-pointers and appeared in at least three games, only Joe Harris (65 percent on 6.7 attempts) had a better percentage than Dort. Thats heady company.

When Sam Presti locked in Dort the hope was he could develop into a 3 and D specialist. Sure its only three games but it wasnt via a lopsided one-game burst. He was consistent in all three outings and he wasnt just jacking up shots. In each contest, he took between four and six 3-point shots with his lowest efficiency being 50 percent versus Charlotte.

Intentions will be invested in keeping track of how effective Dort is over a longer stretch of games. But, if he flirts with averaging 40 percent from deep on five attempts hell have a legitimate argument to be considered among the premier 3 and D specialists in the association.

To put how ridiculously economical Dorts contract is in perspective, Ive offered up five 3 and D specialists. The list includes two established guys in this role and three youngsters. For comparison sake Ive noted their age, contract (term/dollars) as well as last seasons points per game and 3-point shooting efficiency/ attempts in brackets:

Danny Green 34-years old, two years $20M deal, (9.5 points, 3PFG 40.5% on 6.3 attempts)

Matisse Thybulle I have to put him in because Im still annoyed he beat out Dort gaining an All-Defensive team nod in spite of being a reserve and only playing 20 minutes per game. Hes 24 (two years older than Dort) on a 3-year deal of $2.84M/$4.38M/$6.27M (3.9 points, 3PFG -30.1% on 2.2 attempts).

Robert Covington 30 years old has one year left on his deal $12.97M (8.5 points, 3PFG 37.9% on 5.1 attempts)

Personally, Id putOG Anunoby andMikal Bridges in a tier by themselves with Dort potentially joining if he delivers consistently from the perimeter this season. Bridges is still awaiting a rookie extension offer with the deadline to get the deal done today. The 25-year old will make $5.5M this season regardless (13.5 points, 3PFG 42.5% on 4.4 attempts).

Anunoby is likely to be one of Gilgeous-Alexanders greatest challengers for Most Improved Player. He just turned 24 and was locked up by Toronto with a four-year $72M deal. (15.9 points, 3PFG 39.8% on 6.1 attempts).

OG could challenge both SGA and also be Dorts biggest challenger for best 3 and D specialist. The Raptor has improved every season, looked great in preseason, and will benefit from Pascal Siakam being out to start the season so will split the primary scoring responsibilities with Fred VanVleet.

Lu the Beast is the youngest of all these players at 22 with two years remaining on his deal its almost embarrassing that hell make $1.78M this season and $1.93M next year. He scored 14 points per game last season and shot 34.3 percent from deep on 6.3 attempts.

While Presti deserves an award just for this deal, the one concern is hell enter the 2023 offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Hes such a loyal guy its likely hell want to stay in OKC to reward the Thunder for believing in him. That said, there was mutual admiration gushing between Nurse and the wing this summer and hes from Montreal (Toronto has two Montreal natives on their squad Chris Boucher and Khem Birch) so the Raptors will likely be the main market OKC would need to fend off.

The good news is the OKC Thunder are still two years away from that contract negotiation and in the interim Presti has arguably one of the best 3 and D specialists locked up for less than $4 million. This begs the question is there any deal in the NBA that remotely rivals the value for the price of Lu Dort? Im hard-pressed to find any.

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OKC Thunder: Preseason hints at Lu Dorts ascension to 3 and D master - Thunderous Intentions

HOUSTON This past offseason, Rockets center Christian Wood had a point to prove not only to the organization but also to himself.

During the 2020-21 season, Wood certainly looked the part of a blossoming, bona fide big man in the 41 games he played. Averages of 21 points and 9.6 rebounds were enough to vault him into discussions for accolades like All-Star selections and Most Improved Player. The big contract he signed, three years and $45 million, looked like one where the return would be well worth the investment.

Regardless of the outside noise, Wood had certainly voiced his opinion on a number of things happening that year. He wasnt pleased with the lack of plays called for him in head coach Stephen Silas offense. He wasnt pleased with the apparent lack of respect around the league for his ability to shoulder an offense. And he definitely didnt take kindly to being perceived as a defensive liability.

But perhaps nothing irked him more than not being selected for Team USA. After Washingtons Bradley Beal and Clevelands Kevin Love had to withdraw from the squad because of COVID-19 and injury recovery, respectively, JaVale McGee was given the nod over Wood, with Keldon Johnson taking Beals place. Internally, that snub was used by Wood as a motivational tool.

The Rockets have always expected big things out of Wood.

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Christian Wood's ascension with the Rockets has begun: 'There's been big-time growth' - The Athletic

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Daily Aspirin Increases Risk in Some Older Adults

Older adults without heart disease shouldnt take daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. Thats according to preliminary updated advice from an influential health guidelines group. (Oct. 12)

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PANAMA CITY A Panama City hospital has begun offering a new heart procedure that could reduce the chances of strokes for certain at-risk patients.

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay recently announced that its cardiovascular team began treating patients on Oct. 7 with the new procedure, which involves implanting a small device into the heart. The new procedure could reduce the chance of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation not caused by heart valve problems, hospital officials say.

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular, often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots.

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According to an Ascension press release, Dr. Amir Haghighat, an interventional cardiologist, said the procedure, which closes the heart's left atrial appendage, can benefit a select number of patients with atrial fibrillation who are unable to tolerate long-term blood thinners.

Strokes are one of the most dreaded complications of atrial fibrillation and a large number of residents in our area suffer from the arrhythmia, Haghighat said. The risk of stroke is five times higher if you have AFib. Now, we can offer this advanced procedure to minimize that risk and keep our patients healthy.

The first four cases at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay were successfully performed by three cardiac specialists on the medical staff: Dr. Haghighat, Dr. Nghia Hoang, a cardiac electrophysiologist, and Dr. Samir Patel, an interventional cardiologist, the press release states.

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Patients with AFib are typically required to take blood thinners to prevent blood clots from being formed. Patients who are not able to take blood thinners due to risk of bleeding and additional complications may be eligible to receive the procedure and discontinue blood thinners. The procedure to implant the device is performed in the cardiac cath lab at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and the majority of patients are discharged the same day or the day after. The hospital is the only one in the Bay County area that performs the procedure, the press release states.

With AFib, which is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm disorder, the heart's upper chambers beat irregularly, affecting heart flow to the heart and the rest of the body. When blood flow is sluggish, it can cause blood clots to form in some patients. This creates an increased risk that a clot will block blood flow to the brain, causing a potentially disabling or deadly stroke.

During the procedure, a catheter is inserted through the groin and is used to place the device in the upper left chamber of the heart where clots mostly commonly develop. The device has a metal frame that is shaped like a parachute. It acts as a filter to prevent blood clots from leaving the heart and entering the bloodstream.

For more information about the services offered at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, visitascension.org.

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Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City offers new heart procedure - The News Herald

Genshin Impact 2.3 Update is set to be released with Itto and Gorou as new playable characters, and now their Ascension Materials have been leaked.

Several leaks for the new Update have been making their way out into the player base, with some notable ones for 2.4 being revealed before 2.3 has even been released onto the game servers.

Heres the full information on the leak regarding Itto and Gorous Ascension materials.

The pairs kit was leaked recently, and now we have access to see what Ascension Materials will be available when the 2.3 Update releases in late November 2021.

Itto will need the following Ascension Materials to reach his max level when Genshin Impact 2.3 is released:

Itto Talent Ascension Materials

Itto will need the following Ascension Materials to max out a single talent level when Genshin Impact 2.3 is released:

It is worth noting that Riftborn Regalia will be available from the Golden Wolflord boss that will be released as part of Genshin Impact 2.3 Update. All of the other materials you can farm in-game.

Read More: Genshin Impact 2.3 Update: Release Date, Banners, Patch Notes, Characters, Leaks, and Everything You Need To Know

Gorou will need the following Ascension Materials to reach his max level when Genshin Impact 2.3 is released:

All of these items are farmable right now in Genshin Impact 2.2.

Gorou Talent Ascension Materials

Gorou will need the following Ascension Materials to max out a single talent level when Genshin Impact 2.3 is released:

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A contract worker at the BASF Geismar facility died after being exposed to an unspecified chemical on Friday.

BASF said in a previous statement that two contractors employed by San Antonio-based Zachry Group were working outside one of its production areas in Geismar and were exposed to an "inert substance" while doing maintenance work.

The contractors were treated onsite then brought to the local hospital while the company was investigating the incident.

The BASF site along River Road has about 1,000 employees and more than 600 contractors. The company produces a variety of chemicals such as ethylene oxide, which is used in polyester fibers and automotive antifreeze, methylene diphenylisocyanate, which is used in foams for construction, insulation and more than a dozen other petrochemicals.

"BASF regards protection of health, safety and the environment as our most important responsibility. We care about our employees and we care about our communities. We are committed to operating facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion," according to a statement from BASF.

Since the worker died, BASF declined further comment for this story.

Zachry Group confirmed the death of one contract worker at the BASF site.

"Zero incidents for our employees is always the goal. Zachry Group is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees, as well as the communities in which we operate. We express our sincere condolences to our employees family and are saddened by this loss," according to a statement from the company.

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Contract worker at BASF site in Ascension Parish died after chemical exposure - The Advocate

Season 2: Build your Empire is with is and with it a whole host7# of new stuff to get hold of in the popular basketball game NBA 2K22. Season one went down really well and we are hoping it can be built upon to restore this former great game back to the glory it once enjoyed. Here are all the reards you can expect over the course of the season for both MyCareer and MyTeam modes.

As you might expect there are a ton of new wearables, animations, and boosts to pick up during Season 2 of NBA 2K22 so get collecting your XP and see how far you can get up this ladder.

Level 1:Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt

Level 2:Season 2 Build your Empire ball

Level 3:Player Indicator

Level 4:NBA Current Series 1 Base League pack

Level 5:New banner options

Level 6:NBA 75th Anniversary T-shirt

Level 7:Green release animation

Level 8:Season 2 emotes

Level 9: Double XP (30 minutes)

Level 10:Build your Empire T-shirt and medallion

Level 11:Gatorade Boosts (5 games)

Level 12:Season 2 emotes

Level 13:New banner options

Level 14:2K Breakthrough Gear (+1 Interior Defence)

Level 15:Player indicator

Level 16:Season 2 emotes

Level 17: Double XP (1 hour)

Level 18:MyTeam Base Set Sapphire 85 OVR Michael Jordan

Level 19:New banner options

Level 20:Season 2 emotes

Level 21:Park After Dark 2K Wizard hat

Level 22:Skill Boosts (10 games)

Level 23:2K Breakthrough Gear (+1 Pass Accuracy)

Level 24: Two MyTeam Promo packs and 3 tokens

Level 25:Season 2 emotes

Level 26:Enhanced Daily Rewards

Level 27:New banner options

Level 28: Double XP (1 hour)

Level 29:Build your Empire Top Hat

Level 30: Gold Trike Vehicle

Level 31:2K Breakthrough Gear (+1 Close Shots)

Level 32: Double XP (2 hours)

Level 33:Gatorade Boosts (10 games)

Level 34:New banner options

Level 35:PUMA LaMelo MB.01 shoes

Level 36:MyTeam Base Set Amethyst Player

Level 37:Build your Empire Suit

Level 38: Double XP (2 hours)

Level 39:1+ Badge Point

Level 40:Skeleton Mascot

Here comes your list of what to expect for the next 40 days if you are playing MyTeam in NBA 2k22. That Pink Diamind Kavin Garnetgt at Level 4- sure looks mighty fine.

Level 1:Free Agent 93 OVR Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls

Level 2:Slasher Badge pack

Level 3:One token

Level 4:Gold Shoe pack

Level 5:Ascension!

Level 6:Base 22 NBA: Series 1 Award pack

Level 7: Gold 78 OVR Ben McLemore Sacramento Kings

Level 8:Three tokens

Level 9:Post Scorer pack

Level 10:Season 2: Build your Empire ball

Level 11:Ascension!

Level 12:Glass Cleaner Badge pack

Level 13: Emerald 82 OVR Aaron Brooks Houston Rockets

Level 14:Gold Shoe Boost Award pack

Level 15:Shot Creator Badge pack

Level 16:Five tokens

Level 17:Standard 22 NBA: Series 1 Award pack

Level 18:Rim Protector Badge pack

Level 19:Ascension!

Level 20: Sapphire 85 OVR James Posey Memphis Grizzlies

Level 21:Lockdown Defender Badge pack

Level 22:Ascension!

Level 23:Standard 22 NBA: Series 1 Award pack

Level 24: Ruby 88 OVR Danny Ainge Boston Celtics

Level 25:Ten tokens

Level 26:Ascension!

Level 27:Sharpshooter Badge pack

Level 28: Amethyst 90 OVR Barry Carroll

Level 29:Deluxe 22 NBA: Series 1 Award pack

Level 30:Ascension!

Level 31:Dunktober Deluxe Award pack

Level 32:Diamond Shoe pack

Level 33: Diamond 92 OVR Adrian Dantley Utah Jazz

Level 34:30 tokens

Level 35:Diamond Consumables pack

Level 36:Ascension!

Level 37:Diamond Contract pack

Level 38:Diamond Show Boost pack

Level 39:Build your Empire Hall of Fame Badge Option pack

Level 40: Pink Diamond 95 OVR Kevin Garnett Boston Celtics

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Brianna Franklin and T.J. Wisham will reign as queen and king of the University of Louisiana at Lafayettes 2021 homecoming.

Franklin, Wisham and the eight other members of the homecoming court will be presented during halftime of the homecoming game. The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns will face the Texas State Bobcats at 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Cajun Field.

Any registered student organization or athletic team could submit nominations for the court. A panel of faculty and staff members, student-athletes and student leaders interviewed applicants and assigned scores to each.

The 10 nominees with the highest scores became members of the court. The highest-scoring female and male applicants were Franklin and Wisham.

Members of the 2021 homecoming court at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Cheramie Wagoner, Katherine Bryant, Ayree Jaylynn Johnson, Sydney Babin, Trevian Ambroise, Joseph Irish Caldwell, Reed Broussard and Anjolaoluwa Oni.

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Sydney Babin is a senior from Watson, majoring in marketing. She was nominated by Kappa Delta Sorority.

During her time at UL, Babin has been house chair for Kappa Delta. She was a member of the Student Government Association. Babin represented the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration on theStudent Government Association as senator and president. She was a member of the Student Orientation Staff.

Babin is the daughter of Darren Babin and Tara Shows.

Cheramie Wagoner is a graduate student from Prairieville, pursuing a masters degree in communication. She was nominated by Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

Wagoner is a graduate assistant in UL's Office of Communications and Marketing. She was an intern in the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership. As a mentor and lead staff member for SOUL Camp, Wagoners duties included co-chairing staff development and recruitment. She was a member of the Student Government Association.

Her parents are Monette Wagoner and Barry Wagoner.

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