
Six former Jackson Parish high school athletes and one who was recognized for meritorious service will be enshrined in the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame (JPSHOF) as the Class of 2024 at the annual induction banquet that will be held in October.
Being selected by the JPSHOF board during their meeting held on Friday, May 31st was Ladale Farley (JHHS) Ricky Johnson (JHHS), Shane Holder (JHHS), Pamela Johnson (Chatham High), Ricky McBride (Weston High) and Jared Stevenson (Quitman High). Chosen to receive the Meritorious Service Award is Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Director and longtime JPSHOF contributor, Wilda Smith.
The female and male Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 school year at the three Jackson Parish high schools were also introduced after being selected by select faculty from their representative schools.
2024 High School Athletes of the Year
Jonesboro Hodge High School
Female: Ciara Gray
Male: Da’Marious Burns
Quitman High School
Female: Cali Deal
Male: Logan Ponder
Weston High School
Female: Lexie Millian
Male: Tait Henderson
Ricky Johnson was a great running back on that 1977 13-1 State Runner-up team that lost to John Curtis