Former Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Players Impress at NFL Combine

The event that officially kicks off NFL Draft season, the NFL Combine, was this past weekend, February 26 through March 1, and four Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl alums were among the hundreds of draft prospects in Indianapolis, Ind. to take the next step in their football journey.

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic Hits the Courts March 28-29

For the third consecutive year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will host youth tennis players from across the country for the annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic. The USTA National Level 5 Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club and various tennis venues across the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

News & Notes: Independence Bowl Alumni Shine in Super Bowl LX

The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots, 29-13, in Super Bowl LX in a game that featured five former Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl players on the active rosters. Two Independence Bowl alumni added their names to the list of Super Bowl champions – wide receiver Jake Bobo (Duke, 2018) and running back Cam Akers (Florida State, 2017).

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Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic Hits the Courts March 28-29

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic Hits the Courts March 28-29

For the third consecutive year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will host youth tennis players from across the country for the annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic. The USTA National Level 5 Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club and various tennis venues across the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

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News & Notes: Independence Bowl Alumni Shine in Super Bowl LX

News & Notes: Independence Bowl Alumni Shine in Super Bowl LX

The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots, 29-13, in Super Bowl LX in a game that featured five former Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl players on the active rosters. Two Independence Bowl alumni added their names to the list of Super Bowl champions – wide receiver Jake Bobo (Duke, 2018) and running back Cam Akers (Florida State, 2017).

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Shreveport-Native John Hoyet Chance Named the Inaugural Utility Player of the Game Presented by Delta Utilities

Shreveport-Native John Hoyet Chance Named the Inaugural Utility Player of the Game Presented by Delta Utilities

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl awarded a new recognition for the first time in 2025 – the Utility Player of the Game presented by Delta Utilities, and the first ever winner of the award is Shreveport-native and Louisiana Tech punter John Hoyet Chance. He was announced as the Utility Player of the Game on the field after the conclusion of Louisiana Tech’s 23-14 victory over Coastal Carolina in the 2025 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

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Flyover for Independence Bowl to Feature Two B-52H Stratofortress

Flyover for Independence Bowl to Feature Two B-52H Stratofortress

The 49th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl between Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech is just one week away on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST, and fans in Independence Stadium on game day will get to experience two of the United States Air Force’s longest-operating aircrafts – the B-52H Stratofortress – flying overhead.

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29 Local Educators Receive $1,000 Donation from Independence Bowl

29 Local Educators Receive $1,000 Donation from Independence Bowl

The Independence Bowl Foundation partnered with the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers for the fifth straight year to provide donations for local teachers, and through this partnership, the Independence Bowl donated $1,000 to 29 local educators in December 2025.

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Winners of 2025 “Show Your Independence” Art Contest Announced

Winners of 2025 “Show Your Independence” Art Contest Announced

The Independence Bowl Foundation awards local students from Kindergarten through 12th grade with tickets to the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl each year through the “Show Your Independence” Art Contest. The winners were announced on December 19 and will receive a free ticket to the 2025 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl between Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech.

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