It’s been many years since Jonesboro-Hodge High School participated in the LHSAA state championship football games at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA but at least one former Tiger got an opportunity to take part this year. 

Ty Garrett, who graduated from JHHS in 2026 and is a third-generation former Tiger football player, following his grandfather Charles H. “Doc” Garrett and father Chuck Garrett, played a big role for Division IV state champion Haynesville High School this year.

At least for the Golden Tornado fans. 

Garrett had the privilege, as he has all season long, of being the lead radio broadcaster for Haynesville High School, providing play-by-play action along with color analyst Anthony Marshall.

“I am very thankful to the administration of  KXKZ 107.5 FM in Ruston and to Coach David Franklin and Haynesville High School staff for the opportunity to call the games and for their support,” said Garrett in an exclusive interview with the Jackson Parish Journal. “I also want to thank my partner, Anthony Marshall, for being so good to work with.”

What was it like calling the game in the mecca of football in Louisiana, the Superdome in New Orleans? 

“It was a tremendously exhilarating experience to say the least, but I have to admit it was an adjustment to call a game from so high up,” said Garrett. “This whole year has been like a dream come true as I have always wanted to be a play-by-play broadcaster, and to be able to cover a team like Haynesville and work in a setting like the Superdome in my very first year on the mike is something I will never forget and  hope to be able to do again.”

Will he get a state championship ring for being a part of the winning team?

“I don’t know,” Garrett chuckled. “No one has said anything about that yet, but I hope so. I certainly would wear it with pride.”