Sports

End of an era

The architect of one of the most successful eras in Ville Platte High girls’ basketball history will no longer patrol the sideline as Dorothy “Dot” Doulet has made the official announcement that she is stepping down as the head coach of the program.

Payton suggests “bubble;” Saints continue install

NEW ORLEANS -- With the NBA, WNBA, NHL and professional soccer leagues continuing their seasons in the “bubble,” and having very positive results, the NFL may now be considering isolation policies for the playoffs, thanks in part to New Orleans Saints’ head coach Sean Payton.

Paying off

Everyone has a passion. For some, that passion turns into a hobby used just to pass the time. But for others, like Jeremiah Soileau, the passion for something can turn into a dedication which pays off with personal, self-fulfilling rewards. Soileau’s passion, Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Schedule released for LSU football; Thomas leaves

BATON ROUGE -- We knew the opponents, now we know the schedule. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference released the entire 2020 season schedule and the LSU Tigers now know what to expect come September.

Start your engines??

Imagine if at the start of the Indianapolis 500 the announcer said, “Gentlemen start your engines!! But, keep them in neutral until we are really, really sure we can begin the race.”

LHSAA protocols adding to anxiety of football coaches

Have you ever felt like Alice after she fell in the rabbit hole? I really think I am beginning to understand what she felt like after I sat down and actually read the game day protocols put in place by the LHSAA for the upcoming football season.

Southland joins others in cancelling fall

On Thursday, Southland Conference fall sports became the latest casualty in the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Board of Directors mad the decision to postpone league competition in football, volleyball, women’s soccer and cross country.

A dominating title!!

LONGVIEW, TEXAS -- There is winning a title and then there is WINNING a title!

The dream continues

It took close to 15 years, but Daylon Ardoin’s dream to play beyond high school has come true. The former Mamou standout athlete recently inked his name to a baseball scholarship to East Texas Baptist University.

LHSAA moves 2020 football season start to October 8th

BATON ROUGE - Coming on the heels of the Governor’s proclamation to keep Louisiana in Phase II of the pandemic recovery plan, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association has decided to tentatively push back the start of the 2020 football season to October 8.