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Different lanes lead to same sidelines from Basile to McNeese

Different lanes lead to same sidelines from Basile to McNeese

Different lanes lead to same sidelines from Basile to McNeese

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor LAKE CHARLES - When Julee Johnson and Romyn Cortez graduated from Basile High School in May, Julee knew exactly where her athletic journey would take her, but Romyn had no idea.
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Schedule is updated for LSU Men’s Basketball

BATON ROUGE – LSU, the Southeastern Conference and the league’s television partners on Wednesday announced date, time and television networks for the 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule.
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LSHOF announces star-studded 2027 induction class

NATCHITOCHES – LSU football greats Leonard Fournette and eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson, along with Tiger baseball legends Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot, head a star-studded nine-member group of competitors’ ballot inductees chosen for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction next summer.
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Leavitt-led Tigers cruise to win over visiting Clemson

By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE — The Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge began with a flash of light in the sky that led the season-opening game against Clemson to be delayed by nearly two hours.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces star-studded 2027 induction class

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces star-studded 2027 induction class

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces star-studded 2027 induction class

NATCHITOCHES – LSU football greats Leonard Fournette and eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson, along with Tiger baseball legends Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot, head a star-studded nine-member group of competitors’ ballot inductees chosen for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction next summer.
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State cracks down on marijuana on campus

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, in a memorandum, urged the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to address a problem of marijuana on campuses across the state.
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The Marks Post: A skip down memory lane

We tend to throw around the term “gentle giant” a lot today. However, that is an apt description of someone who passed away last week. Stanley “Skip” Bertman died last Friday on August 14.
In 18 seasons at the helm of LSU, Skip Bertman compiled an 870-330-3 record and led the Tigers to five College World Series national championships. Bertman passed away at the age of 88 on Friday. (Photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)

In 18 seasons at the helm of LSU, Skip Bertman compiled an 870-330-3 record and led the Tigers to five College World Series national championships. Bertman passed away at the age of 88 on Friday. (Photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)

LSU legendary baseball coach Bertman passes away

By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III Sports Editor BATON ROUGE – Stanley “Skip” Bertman, the man who transformed LSU into a national baseball powerhouse, passed away at the age of 88 on Friday.
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The Marks Post: Anything for a buck

Full disclosure notice before we get too far ahead of ourselves. I am writing this column through purple and gold colored glasses not only as a fan but also as an alumnus of LSU. We live today in a continuous news cycle.
McNeese holds first fall scrimmage

McNeese holds first fall scrimmage

McNeese holds first fall scrimmage

By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES -- The McNeese football team held its first football scrimmage of fall camp in Navarre Stadium on Saturday. The scrimmage was the first chance head coach Matt Viator and his coaching staff had to see their Cowboys go full speed in pads.