Brusly High wrestler Iranie Harrison recognized for groundbreaking achievements
July 16, 2025 – West Baton Rouge Parish
The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board celebrated a historic achievement Wednesday night, honoring Brusly High School wrestler Iranie Harrison for her unprecedented success on the mat.
Harrison, competing in the 185-pound division, earned recognition as a two-time city champion and two-time first team All-Metro selection. Most significantly, she became the first LHSAA-sanctioned girls state wrestling champion in school history.
While Harrison had previously won state titles, this year marked the first time girls wrestling received official sanction from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, making her the official “first” state champion for the program.
“Coach Bible’s been at Brusly a long time,” Principal Mr. Lemoine explained during the recognition ceremony. “He started a new program. It’s not easy – I’m referring to a girls program. Coach Bible’s kind of one of the leaders to getting girls wrestling to be sanctioned by the LHSAA.”
The wrestling program’s success is supported by Head Coach Jimmy Bible and assistant coaches Stefan Bergeron, Garrett Couvillon, Beret Sanchez, Chris Couty, and Noah Landry.
Harrison’s achievements extended beyond Louisiana borders this summer when she represented Team Louisiana at the national competition in Indianapolis, showcasing her skills against top wrestlers from across the country.
The recognition highlights Brusly High School’s commitment to expanding athletic opportunities and the success of programs that give all students chances to excel.
Board members presented Harrison with a certificate of recognition as her family and coaches looked on proudly.
“Very, very proud of you,” Superintendent Dr. Chandler Smith told Harrison during the ceremony.
Harrison has one more year of high school wrestling ahead of her.
She was:
- City champion (2-time champ)
- 1st team All-Metro Selection (2-time selection)
- LHSAA State Champion (2-time State Champ)
- First LHSAA sanctioned State Champion in school history
- Louisiana national team representative in Indianapolis this summer
Congratulations Iranie!!! We are all proud of you!!
Other Board Business
Academic Achievements The district showed significant improvement in state test scores, with WBR among only 25 of Louisiana’s 69 school districts to show growth across all tested grades. Math scores led the gains, jumping from 31st to 25th statewide, while science performance improved from 16th to 12th place.
Special education students made notable progress, with math proficiency rates increasing from 9% to 14% in grades 3-8.
Upcoming Activities
- PE Palooza teacher training next week serves 473 enrolled teachers across 23 sessions
- Career Academy summer camps served 277 students at no cost
- School begins August 7th for students (staff returns August 4th)
- Convocation scheduled August 6th at BHS gymnasium
Transportation Updates DS Bus reported 95% staffing levels with goal of reaching 120% by first week of school. Bus route information will be distributed by July 28th, earlier than usual. Three buses received fresh paint on their hoods.
Tax Renewal Board members approved placing two 12-mill tax renewals on the November ballot to fund teacher salaries and benefits. The current taxes expire in 2027, with renewals running from 2027-2036.
Financial Items The consent agenda included approval of monthly expenditures, audit compliance questionnaire, extracurricular supplement schedules, stipend pay rates, personnel evaluation plans, and various job description revisions.
Next Meeting Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th, with the next regular board meeting Wednesday, August 20th.
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