Kevin Batiste

Producer

Baton Rouge, La.

I am a hometown kid from Rosedale, Louisiana. I attended high school at Iberville Math, Science, and Arts Westside Academy. Very nonchalant but an outgoing person who enjoys working out, watching movies and meeting new people.

Contact Kevin via email at kevin.batiste@wafb.com

Education:

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Mass Communication (Broadcasting)

Recent Articles by Kevin

Jags get ready for first scrimmage of spring football preseason

Amid reports at least one SWAC school could opt out of the first-ever spring football season, Southern head coach Dawson Odums is trying to balance National Signing Day and a season opener that is just three weeks away.

Kevin Batiste

Published February 4, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Odums says Southern QB situation is ‘open competition’

Southern head coach Dawson Odums isn’t tipping his hand when it comes to his starting quarterback for the upcoming season.

Kevin Batiste

Published January 28, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Odums talks about Southern’s defense as practice gets underway for spring football season

The Southern football season will kick off five weeks from Friday, Jan. 22, and head coach Dawson Odums met with sports journalists via Zoom to talk about his Jaguars.

Kevin Batiste and Josh Auzenne

Published January 21, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Southeastern starts spring football camp

Southeastern has hit the football field again, about five months after starting fall camp for a season that was postponed. They are now preparing for a shortened six-game schedule.

Kevin Batiste

Published January 15, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Southern picked to 3-peat as SWAC West champs

Southern head coach Dawson Odums and his Jaguars were an overwhelming pick to win the SWAC West on the second day of the league’s spring media days.

Kevin Batiste and Josh Auzenne

Published January 14, 2021 at 5:01 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: East Iberville A Jaden Williams and OL/DL J’Quinn Williams

After being a punching bag for the majority of the last decade, East Iberville made its first semifinal appearance in school history, and even in a loss, Jaden Williams and J'Quinn Williams are our Sportsline Players of the Week.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 23, 2020 at 10:51 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Zachary RB Connor Wisham

With 30 area schools in do-or-die playoff games last Friday, there are plenty of deserving performances but only one could take home the coveted WAFB Sportsline Player of the Week award and it was Zachary running back Connor Wisham.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 9, 2020 at 11:17 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Istrouma RB Le’Veon Moss

Istrouma running back Le’Veon Moss rushed for 265 yards and five touchdowns on 18 carries to lead the Indians to a 47-31 win over Pearl River.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Episcopal RB Oliver Jack

Episcopal senior running back Oliver Jack ran for 186 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-18 win over Port Allen. His performance was good enough to earn him this week's Sportsline Player of the Week award.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 25, 2020 at 9:35 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Madison Prep QB Zeon Chriss

It is the last week for the 2020 Louisiana high school football season and the unveiling of Madison Prep quarterback Zeon Chriss as the ninth Sportsline Player of the Week.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 19, 2020 at 1:26 AM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: West Feliciana WR Aeneaus Lemay

West Feliciana wide receiver Aeneaus Lemay helped lead his team to a 26-0 win over Mentorship Academy on Thursday, Nov. 5. He had nine catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 11, 2020 at 9:43 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Donaldsonville RBs Rae’land Johnson and Robert Kent

The Donaldsonville backfield had its way with the defending 3A state champs Friday night on the campus of Nicholls State University and that tandem did enough to be named Sportsline Players of the Week.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 5, 2020 at 12:36 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Parkview QB Roman Mula and Catholic Pointe Coupee A Matthew Langlois

WAFB is proud to present this week’s Sportsline Players of the Week honors to Parkview Baptist quarterback Roman Mula and Catholic Pointe Coupee athlete Matthew Langlois.

Kevin Batiste

Published October 28, 2020 at 10:55 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Episcopal RB Ryan Armwood

He’s only played games on Wednesday and Thursday nights in 2020 but that doesn’t rule out Episcopal’s Ryan Armwood from earning Sportsline Player of the Week honors.

Kevin Batiste

Published October 21, 2020 at 10:58 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Riverside A Gage Larvadain

Our second Sportsline Player of the Week for the 2020 high school football player is identified as an athlete and the performance he put on Thursday is definitely worthy of the honor.

Kevin Batiste

Published October 14, 2020 at 10:55 PM

SPORTSLINE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Albany QB JJ Doherty

Albany quarterback JJ Doherty had nearly 300 total yards and six touchdowns to lock up the school’s fifth straight win over arch rival Springfield.

Kevin Batiste

Published October 6, 2020 at 10:48 PM

It was an enthusiastic start to fall camp for Southeastern, as the optimism is sky-high for the Lions, coming off a winning season and the offensive explosion in Frank Scelfo’s second season at the helm.

Kevin Batiste

Published August 5, 2020 at 10:19 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: St. Helena Hawks

The St. Helena College and Career Academy Hawks are stop No. 44 for Sportsline Summer Camp.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 28, 2020 at 10:36 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: White Castle Bulldogs

Stop No. 43 for Sportsline Summer Camp meant a trip to Iberville Parish to visit with the White Castle Bulldogs.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Northeast Vikings

The crew rounds out Week 6 of Sportsline Summer Camp by visiting the Northeast Vikings for stop No. 42.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 26, 2020 at 5:11 PM

The Belaire Bengals and new head coach Byron Wade are stop No. 41 for Sportsline Summer Camp.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 25, 2020 at 5:37 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Mentorship Sharks

The Mentorship Sharks are stop No. 37 for Sportsline Summer Camp. Head coach Keith Woods is going into his third year with the team.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 21, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Stop No. 36 for Sportsline Summer Camp is with the Tara Trojans. Hansoni Holland has taken over as head coach.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 20, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Stop No. 34 for Sportsline Summer Camp and our tour across high school football in south Louisiana is with the Albany Hornets.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 18, 2020 at 6:19 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Slaughter Community Charter Knights

Stop No. 31 for Sportsline Summer Camp involved a trip off LA 19 north of Zachary for a visit with the Slaughter Community Charter Knights.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 15, 2020 at 6:03 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Southern Lab Kittens

Stop No. 30 for Sportsline Summer Camp was with the Southern Lab Kittens and head coach Darrell Asberry.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 14, 2020 at 6:18 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Lutcher Bulldogs

Stop No. 28 for Sportsline Summer Camp takes us to one of the most tradition-rich programs in the state of Louisiana - the Lutcher Bulldogs.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 12, 2020 at 5:24 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Springfield Bulldogs

The crew headed down I-12 to Springfield High School for stop No. 27 of Sportsline Summer Camp. It’s been a struggle at Springfield for some time now.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 11, 2020 at 6:48 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Port Allen Pelicans

Sportsline Summer Camp visited the Port Allen Pelicans for stop No. 26, and coming off a 5-5 season, 2020 could be pivotal for this team.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 10, 2020 at 6:53 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Ascension Catholic Bulldogs

Stop No. 25 for Sportsline Summer Camp is with the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs, as we continue our tour of south Louisiana high school football teams.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 9, 2020 at 6:29 PM

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