Slidell wins first state title since 1943 over Jayton

SAN ANTONIO -- It’s been a long and winding road back to the UIL State Championships for the Slidell Greyhounds. And thanks to junior center Slayton Pruett, suffocating inside team defense and some clutch shooting down the stretch, that road ended at the Alamodome with a title. Slidell’s 49-36 win over Jayton Saturday morning was the first for the program since 1943 and meant the world to everyone in Wise County.

“I couldn’t be more proud of these young men and what bringing this title back to Slidell means to the community, “ Slidell head coach Casey Pierce said. “I’ve had strangers coming up to me all season that played on some of the Slidell teams 20, 30 and 40 years ago. This one meant everything to everyone.”