Vote for the Monroe News-Star's Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 2, featuring Sterlington senior Cooper Nelson, who has signed with ULM men's basketball.
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Sterlington senior and ULM men's basketball signee Cooper Nelson.
Cooper Nelson and his family after signing with ULM men's basketball.
Cooper Nelson with his family after signing with ULM men's basketball.
The Sterlington Panthers boys basketball team after Cooper Nelson signed with ULM.
A table with photos and clippings highlighting Cooper Nelson's basketball career.
A table with photos highlighting Cooper Nelson's basketball career.
Q&A
Who is the Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 2?
The Athlete of the Week is Cooper Nelson, a senior from Sterlington.
What sport does Cooper Nelson play?
Cooper Nelson plays basketball and has signed with ULM men's basketball.
How can I vote for the Athlete of the Week?
You can vote for the Athlete of the Week by participating in the poll provided by the Monroe News-Star.
What are the dates for the Athlete of the Week voting?
The voting for the Athlete of the Week is open from April 27 to May 2.
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Sterlington seniors Cooper Nelson (left) and Miller Sheets (right).
Sterlington senior Cooper Nelson (left) and Neville junior Parker Robinson (right).
Photos in Sterlington's trophy case highlighting Cooper Nelson's accomplishments with the Panthers.
A photo and trophy highlighting Sterlington boys basketball being District 1-3A co-champions.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Sterlington senior and ULM men's basketball signee Cooper Nelson.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Sterlington senior and ULM men's basketball signee Cooper Nelson.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Cooper Nelson and his family after signing with ULM men's basketball.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Cooper Nelson with his family after signing with ULM men's basketball.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
The Sterlington Panthers boys basketball team after Cooper Nelson signed with ULM.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
A table with photos and clippings highlighting Cooper Nelson's basketball career.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
A table with photos highlighting Cooper Nelson's basketball career.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Sterlington seniors Cooper Nelson (left) and Miller Sheets (right).
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Sterlington senior Cooper Nelson (left) and Neville junior Parker Robinson (right).
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
Photos in Sterlington's trophy case highlighting Cooper Nelson's accomplishments with the Panthers.
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Sterlington's Cooper Nelson signs with ULM men's basketball. See the photos!
A photo and trophy highlighting Sterlington boys basketball being District 1-3A co-champions.
There were many standout performances from Monroe-area athletes this week. Who gets your vote as the News-Star's Athlete of the Week?
Below are the Athlete of the Week nominees for April 27-May 2 as well as a poll to vote for the athletes. The poll closes at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8.
Drew Browning, Weston baseball: The senior went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBIs in a 4-3 second-round victory against Anacoco.
Colby Casey, Mangham baseball: The sophomore went 2-for-4 with a home run and seven RBIs in a second-round victory against Montgomery.
Kiette Cooper, Jena softball: The senior pitched seven innings with six hits, an earned run, two walks and 13 strikeouts in a semifinal loss to Sterlington.
Kinley Cox, Oak Grove softball: The sophomore pitched a no-hitter with a walk and seven strikeouts in a semifinal victory against Grand Lake.
Rylan Davis, Claiborne Christian baseball: The sophomore pitched a no-hitter with two walks and 10 strikeouts and drove in three RBIs in a second-round victory against Dodson.
Devyn Downs, Sterlington baseball: The junior pitched seven innings with three hits, an earned run, two walks and eight strikeouts in a 7-1 quarterfinal victory against Mangham.
John Howell, Ouachita Christian boys tennis: The eighth-grader clinched the LHSAA Division IV singles championship.
Ansley Johnson, Sterlington softball: The freshman pitched a four-hit shutout with five walks and six strikeouts in a 1-0 semifinal victory against Jena.
Landry Long, LaSalle softball: The sophomore went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and pitched seven innings with six hits, four earned runs, five walks and 11 strikeouts in an 8-7 semifinals victory against Logansport.
Kade Luker, Cedar Creek baseball: The junior hit a triple and pitched seven innings with four hits, an earned run, a walk and 12 strikeouts in a 3-1 second-round victory against Central Private.
Fallyn Moore, Oak Grove softball: The junior drove in five RBIs and hit a grand slam against Grand Lake.
Kinley Morris, LaSalle softball: The senior went 3-for-3 with a double and two stolen bases against Logansport.
Blake Pierce, Mangham baseball: The senior hit a triple and pitched a one-hit shutout with five strikeouts against Montgomery.
Hallie Kate Pullig, Quitman softball: The sophomore went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and three RBIs in a 5-2 semifinal victory against Hicks.
Bella Rollins, Claiborne Christian softball: The sophomore went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBIs and a stolen base in an 8-7 semifinals victory against Maurepas.
St. Frederick girls tennis: The Lady Warriors clinched the LHSAA Division IV team championship.
Miller Sheets, Sterlington baseball: The senior went 4-for-7 with a home run, two doubles and four RBIs in two quarterfinal victories against Caldwell.
Leah Steen, LaSalle softball: The sophomore went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs and hit the walk-off single against Logansport.
