This past Saturday evening, LSU was featured on the SEC Network in their contest against South Alabama in Baton Rouge. While most of the fireworks took place in the first half of the 42-10 victory by the Tigers, the highlight of the evening for local fans occurred with 9:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. 

That was when former Jonesboro-Hodge High School football player, Xavier Atkins, made his debut as a Louisiana State University Tiger. Atkins not only got his first action of the season but was also mentioned on the broadcast after being credited with making an assist on his first tackle as a collegian. 

Atkins was a star All-State linebacker at JHHS before transferring to Summer Creek High School in Texas for his senior year where he led his team to the Class 6A state championship game.

Congratulations to Xavier and the Atkins family for his continued success. 

Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!