When Travis Mikel leads his Albany Hornets across the parish line to face Sammy Messina and the Independence Tigers tonight, it’s far more than just a typical non-district battle—it’s a homecoming wrapped in a burgeoning rivalry.
Mikel, who served as the Tigers’ skipper in 2023, brings a high-flying Hornet squad into town, coming off their first victory of the season, a statement win over previousl…