Jena football player signs with ULM

Jena High School senior James Sanders, seated center, signed his letter of commitment as a preferred walk-on football player for the University of Louisiana at Monroe during a ceremony at the JHS fieldhouse Wednesday, February 9. Shown seated with him is his mother, Cindy Sanders, along with (standing from left) Floyd Knighten, JHS Principal Adam Powell, Coach Whitney McCartney, Coach Rob Faircloth, James and Nancy Corley, Coach Russell Dorton, Head Coach Jay Roark, and Coach Ikey Ray. (See story.)

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February 15, 2022

Jena High School senior James Sanders has earned the opportunity to play football at a Division 1 football program and signed his letter of intent last Wednesday morning at the JHS Athletic Fieldhouse.

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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By Craig Franklin Editor

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116th Edition Starts Today in Olla

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