As the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, the bowl saw just its third former player selected with the first overall selection in the NFL Draft during Thursday night’s first round, as Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
For the third straight year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl welcomed youth tennis players from across North America to Shreveport-Bossier City for the annual Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic. Nearly 150 players from 11 different states, as well as one player from Calgary, Alberta, made the trip to the 318 for the USTA National Level 5 tournament.
As part of the celebration of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl’s 50th edition, the bowl released a special-edition 50th anniversary logo.
As the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, 2026 Chairman Keith Burton will lead the Independence Bowl Foundation. Burton, officially sworn in at the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12 at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, takes the reins from 2025 Chairwoman, Sarah Giglio.
There was something special about Louisiana Tech’s record-setting seventh visit to the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.
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