Patty's Players Vol 5

Patty V • August 22, 2022

This weeks Patty’s Players piece is brought to you by teen hormones and nostalgia.

 

The year was 2002, and young Patty V was unquestionably hitting the most awkward years of his life. I can remember it like it was yesterday, I was fourteen years old, and had a crush on just about any beautiful woman I laid eyes on. Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Christina Milian, Mya….and Trish freakin’ Stratus.

 

You may be thinking to yourself currently, “Patty, what on earth does this have to do with your weekly player’s column?” Well don’t you worry baby bird, the payoff is coming.


Without further ado, I would like to announce THIS weeks Player: Trish Stratus.

 

Now how on earth would a WWE Hall of Famer, who no longer even competes be relevant in 2022? How is she even in consideration for this weekly selection if she hasn’t done anything with the WWE in over a year?

 

I present exhibit A:

On Saturday, August 20th, Trish Stratus showed up at a WWE Live Event unexpectedly to confront Bailey and her new stable mates. While she was already advertised for the upcoming Monday Night Raw (tomorrow night, August 22nd), this showing was totally unexpected. Now, there was nothing extremely noteworthy about this appearance that would make her performance stand out, or be valued in the sense of being a weekly “Player”. However, the reasoning for my selection this week (other than it being a super slow time of year), is that Trish simply seems to have STOPPED aging.

 

I ask you this, how on earth, has Trish Stratus, now 46 years old, gotten MORE attractive!? Whatever those candians are eating needs to become a part of my daily routine, because HOT DAMN.

 

Leaving the oogling and ogling out of this, one can only HOPE to age as well as Trish has, and thus, she is this weeks selection for Patty’s Player of the week. 


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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