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2014-2016, ‘18, 19, 2021-2023 Parish Champs🏆
‘19, ‘23 District Champs🏀 2023 & 2024 STATE CHAMPS🏆

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Growing up in a small town often means your dreams can seem bigger than your surroundings. Fewer resources. Less exposure. More people questioning whether it’s even possible.

For Allen Graves, that never became an excuse, it became fuel.

Now, as he prepares for his NBA debut, he’s carrying more than a jersey onto the court. He’s carrying every early morning workout, every overlooked moment, every doubt, and every person who believed a small-town kid couldn’t make it this far.

There’s something powerful about proving that your zip code doesn’t determine your ceiling. Your environment may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define your future.

The people who achieve extraordinary things aren’t always the ones with the most advantages. They’re often the ones who refuse to let limitations become their identity.

Allen’s journey is a reminder to every young athlete from a small city: don’t let someone else’s expectations become your limitations. Keep working. Keep believing. Keep showing up.

Sometimes the greatest response to doubt isn’t words, it’s becoming everything they said you couldn’t be.

#AllenGraves #NBA #Basketball #Mindset #TheMensPlaybook

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Whomever drafts you tonight, @allengraves__22, just know the entire Boot will be celebrating you and this incredible achievement.

From day one, you’ve represented yourself, your family, and our community with class, humility, and hard work. Becoming LivOn Basketball’s first NBA Draft pick is a milestone that will inspire generations of young players to dream bigger and work harder.

To Allen and the entire Graves family, thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your basketball journey. We couldn’t be prouder of the young man you’ve become.

🏀 LivOn Basketball’s First NBA Draftee
🎉 A Dream Realized
🙏 A Family Effort
⭐ A Legacy Begins

Job well done. The best is yet to come!

#NBADraft #LivOnBasketball #AllenGraves #DreamBig #TheBoot #NBABound #LivOnFamily

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Forget the Hype.
These 10 mid major freshmen turned heads this season.

We got shooters, bigs, and everything in between. Which one surprised you the most?

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Great catching up with LivOn alum @allengraves__22 in Santa Clara. He’s a true example of what hard work and continuous development can do over the course of a basketball journey. Choosing the right college program and coaching staff matters, and he’s made the most of his opportunity. Proud of the way he represents his family and Louisiana. Bright future ahead. #NOHANDOUTSALLHUSTLE #LIVONLEGACYCONTINUES #LIVONALUMSSHININGINCOLLEGE #SILENCINGTHEHATEWITHCOLLEGEPLAYERAFTERCOLLEGEPLAYERSPRODUCINGATELITELEVELS

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🚨 Everyone is talking about the freshmen — We ranked them by impact heading into Week 14…Thoughts?!

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It’s time for Free Physical Days!! Throughout these first two weeks in June we will provide free physicals for the athletes at each of our schools. Each Physical Day will begin at 8:30AM on the date indicated on each school’s flier posted here. Every athlete should bring a physical form with the family history completed and SIGNED by a parent/guardian! If you still need a form please contact your coach or athletic trainer!!
#DoMore #BeUnstoppable #FreePhysicals

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Ever see THREE buzzer-beaters plus a go-ahead bucket w/1.9 left in regulation in one game ???
Happened tonight on VSN-St Paul’s and Ponchatoula!!!
End of 1st half - St Paul’s Aaron Seiden beats the buzzer Wolves led 35-27
End of 3rd Q- St Paul’s Brady Pierson at the buzzer, St Paul’s led 53-40 @bradypierson16
4th Q- Game tied at 61 @SeidenAaron puts the Wolves up 63-61 w/1.9 seconds left
4th Q- 1.9 Ponchatoula length of the court pass “Hail Mary” and it’s Cody Al-Naziat who ties it AT THE BUZZER 👀
OT- Al-Naziat gives Ponchatoula their first lead of the game with 3:04 in OT
Ponchatoula 72 St Paul’s 65 F/OT
Great call from @JimDerryJr and @Jim_Rapier 👏

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Born To Score🪣

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Head Tap Alert!!!! Cj Braziel #10 Ponchatoula vs Hammond

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All work No play!! To GOD be the glory!! CJ Braziel #10 Ponchatoula High

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Tonight’s Lioness is @ponchatoulabasketball 2025 G Alyssa Hillard! @__alyssa._22 dropped 28 on a scrappy Hammond High team 🤯 Her command on both sides of the floor and ability to get her shot off in different spots is impressive!!! If you have a young lady baller you’d like to us to feature, send us a DM! And invite us to PULL UP … #Like #Share #Repost #lionzdensportz #exposure #girls #EliteAthletes #upnext

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It’s Tangi’s turn!
The North Oaks Health System Tangipahoa Parish Tournament begins tomorrow at 3:30pm with a match up between the Kentwood Lady Roos and the Loranger Lady Wolves. Our boys and girls basketball teams throughout the parish will compete over the next four days. The tournament with conclude Saturday evening with the boys’ championship game at 6:15pm. Good luck to all of our teams! #TangipahoaTournament #DoMore #BeUnstoppable

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