Patty's Players Volume 7

Patty V • September 5, 2022

It’s time for volume SEVEN of Patty’s players, and we are in FULL swing BABY.


The weird lull time in sports has come and gone. This past week and weekend we have seen MANY things. A once in a lifetime player on her last run as she announced her retirement, college athletes going absolutely bonkers, fun plays, great stats. There were so many people to choose from this week.


First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge Serena Williams and what her career has meant not only to the sport of Tennis, but also to the entire world. A generational athlete such as Serena is so rare, and so life changing, that you may never see another like it in our lifetime.


With that being said, Serena DID NOT make it as my selection this week. No, not by a long shot.


This week, I take a dip back into the waters of the WNBA. We all know I have a special spot for this league, and think their players deserve a bit more shine that they get on a regular basis. Even knowing this bias, it is HARD to deny the greatness of the performance we saw this week from one player in particular. My player comes from an overtime playoff thriller where the lead changed 3 times in the last six seconds of regulation.


Without further ado, I give you Patty’s Player of the Week this week: A’Ja Wilson.


A’Ja Wilson is out here doing things that have simply NEVER BEEN DONE in the world of the WNBA. Not only did she drop 34 points on 11 rebounds, while shooting 70% from the field, but she also hit the go ahead bucket for her Aces with 2 seconds left on the clock, which at the time looked like the game winner. If you missed her performance, or this game in general, you missed out on a good one. (Chelsea Green also put in the performance of a lifetime, but I can only choose one here)



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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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