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.

Education:

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Mass Communication (Broadcasting)

Recent Articles by Kevin

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Parkview Baptist Eagles

Our 16th visit on the tour around high school football in south Louisiana for Sportsline Summer Camp was with the Parkview Baptist Eagles.

Kevin Batiste

Published July 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: East Ascension Spartans

Sportsline Summer Camp for Wednesday, June 24 featured a trip to Gonzales to visit with the East Ascension Spartans. Since 2017, the first 11 weeks of the season have treated East Ascension well.

Kevin Batiste

Published June 24, 2020 at 5:38 PM

With its quarterfinal win over Newman, the Dunham School finished last season with the program’s deepest run in 15 years. Many of those pieces have moved on, leading to a 2020 team that, on paper, is young.

Kevin Batiste and Jacques Doucet

Published June 22, 2020 at 6:35 PM

SPORTSLINE SUMMER CAMP: Central Private Redhawks

Day 3 of Sportsline Summer Camp took the 9Sports team to Central Private, where the Redhawks are getting ready for their second year in the Louisiana High School Athletics Association.

Kevin Batiste

Published June 17, 2020 at 6:36 PM

WARRICK DUNN FINALIST: Steven McBride - East Ascension WR

Wide receiver Steven McBride has been the same kind of weapon for his offense at East Ascension. He’s our eighth Warrick Dunn Award finalist.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 24, 2019 at 6:14 AM

WARRICK DUNN FINALIST: Jaquelin Roy - U-High DT

Our fourth Warrick Dunn Award finalist, U-High defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy, signed with LSU on Wednesday, Dec. 18, following in the footsteps of former Cubs like Nick Brossette and Garrett Brumfield.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 21, 2019 at 5:09 PM

WARRICK DUNN FINALIST: Jai Williams - Ascension Catholic RB

When he started his prep career as an Ascension Catholic running back, Jai Williams’ first two games did not go so well. He averaged just 20 yards a game but things would change.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 15, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Sportsline Player of the Week: White Castle QB/SS Javier Batiste (Semifinals, Championships)

Javier Batiste led White Castle to the Superdome through his play on both sides of the ball in the semifinal game against Oberlin.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 12, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Catholic Pointe Coupee Athlete Matthew Langlois (Playoffs - 3rd Round)

Matthew Langlois, who helped get Catholic Pointe Coupee to reach its first title game since 1978, is this week’s Sportsline Player of the Week.

Kevin Batiste

Published December 5, 2019 at 10:20 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Brusly RB Josh Westly (Playoffs - 2nd Round)

In Brusly’s 34-20 win over Marksville, junior running back Josh Westly applied most of the pressure. He ran for a total of 279 yards and three touchdowns.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 27, 2019 at 11:52 PM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Episcopal RB Ryan Armwood (Playoffs - 1st Round)

The Episcopal Knights are on to the quarterfinals after their 51-point shutout win over Northlake Christian behind a great effort by running back Ryan Armwood.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 21, 2019 at 12:38 PM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Zachary QB Keilon Brown (Week 9)

He was taking snaps with the varsity as an eighth-grader and 4.5 years later, Zachary’s Keilon Brown has earned another Sportsline Player of the Week award for leading the Broncos past Central.

Kevin Batiste and Josh Auzenne

Published November 7, 2019 at 10:28 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Madison Prep QB Zeon Chriss (Week 8)

Behind a five-touchdown performance by quarterback Zeon Chriss, Madison Prep blanked U-High in Week 8 of the high school football season.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 1, 2019 at 11:44 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: St. Michael RB Codi Williams (Week 6)

A huge part of St. Michael's victory over Plaquemine was versatile running back, Codi Williams. The junior finished the evening with 123 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns.

Kevin Batiste

Published October 17, 2019 at 10:54 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Live Oak RB Kee Hawkins (Week 4)

When Live Oak found itself down in the fourth quarter against Kentwood, the Eagles turned to their workhorse, who put in a performance that earned him the Sportsline Player of the Week honor.

Kevin Batiste and Josh Auzenne

Published October 3, 2019 at 11:15 AM

Sportsline Players of the Week: Walker WR Brian Thomas and Mentorship Defense (Week 3)

There were such great performances during Week 3 of high school football in south Louisiana that it was impossible to choose just one Player of the Week.

Kevin Batiste and Josh Auzenne

Published September 26, 2019 at 9:29 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Ascension Catholic RB Jai Williams (Week 2)

For Ascension Catholic’s first home game of the season, Bulldogs head coach Benny Saia decided to shake things up offensively.

Kevin Batiste

Published September 18, 2019 at 10:31 PM

Sportsline Player of the Week: East Ascension WR Steven McBride (Week 1)

WAFB’s Player of the Week award is older than Sportsline Friday Nite itself, dating back to 1988, and what a start for 2019 with our Week 1 winner.

Kevin Batiste

Published September 11, 2019 at 10:15 PM

Southeastern Lions hold media day, looking to all pull in same direction this season

Frank Scelfo is entering his second season at Southeastern and Saturday the Lions hosted media day to introduce their 2019 team.

Kevin Batiste

Published August 24, 2019 at 11:48 PM

Greater St. Luke Baptist Church celebrates 95th anniversary

The folks at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church had a special morning on Sunday, Mar. 24. The church family celebrated its 95th anniversary with a program that allowed its members to give praise, honor, and glory to Jesus Christ.

Kevin Batiste

Published March 24, 2019 at 9:52 PM

Scotlandville basketball star ready for LHSAA state playoffs

Defending state champion Scotlandville will start its title defense at home Friday night.

Kevin Batiste

Published March 1, 2019 at 2:08 PM

U-High boys’ soccer wins Div. III championship

The U-High Cubs are celebrating a Division III boys’ soccer championship after prevailing over Loyola College Prep on Wednesday in Lafayette.

Kevin Batiste

Published February 21, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Ascension Catholic RB Jai Williams

Torrential downpours, sloppy fields, Vermilion Catholic’s defense - no problems. None of that would stop Jai Williams from getting Ascension Catholic back to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 29, 2018 at 3:58 AM

Sportsline Player of the Week: Parkview Athlete Dustin Philippe

WAFB is proud to present Parkview Baptist with our Sportsline Player of the Week award in the name of senior athlete, Dustin Philippe.

Kevin Batiste

Published November 15, 2018 at 4:38 AM

During the fifth week of Sportsline Throwback Thursday in 2018, we take you around the area for games featuring East Ascension, Dutchtown, Redemptorist, St. Amant, Lutcher, E.D. White, St. James, and Donaldsonville.

Kevin Batiste

Published September 27, 2018 at 2:26 PM

During the third week of Sportsline Throwback Thursday in 2018, we take you all around the area for games featuring Albany, Amite, Franklinton, Independence, St. Helena Central, Springfield, and Redemptorist.

Kevin Batiste

Published September 13, 2018 at 2:53 PM

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