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LSU-E jumps out to great start at NJCAA nationals

ENID, OKLAHOMA -- The LSU-E Bengals took to the field Sunday and Monday to try and bring home the NJCAA Divison II World Series title for the sixth time in program history. The Bengals were previous winners of the championship in 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2015.

Sacred Heart awards athletes at annual ceremony

After an amazing year for Sacred Heart athletics, the Trojan sporting world honored its warriors in a ceremony a couple of weeks ago.

Still alive

HOOVER, ALA – If the LSU baseball season continues into the NCAA Tournament, Tiger fans can thank Todd Peterson.

VPHS honors athletes at annual awards ceremony

Last Thursday, Ville Platte High continued a time honored tradition as they recognized their student-athletes at their annual awards ceremony. The Bulldogs had successful seasons in all sports throughout the year, as the football and both basketball teams all made playoff trips.

Securing a spot

HOOVER, AL -- Coming into the SEC Tournament, the LSU Tigers were considered a team on the bubble for making the NCAA Tournament. So, any type of success this week would solidify their chances of continuing their streak of post-season appearances.

LSU-E advances on to the NJCAA Division II Series

EUNICE – LSU Eunice responded to its first loss of the Region 23 Tournament in style, dominating Meridian 10-3 on its way to a berth in the NJCAA Division II World Series. It is the Bengals’ ninth trip to the World Series and first since 2015.

Guillory puts stamp on hometown program with striking humbleness

By: TRACEY JAGNEAUX Sports Editor Getting the opportunity to lead your alma mater on the field of play can be a source of pride and angst all at the same time. Just ask this year’s Evangeline Parish baseball Coach of the Year, Jake Guillory.

Post-season laurels

The 2018 season saw three of the four parish baseball teams find their way to the post-season, with two of those teams advancing on to the next round in their respective class/division.

Longtime Lady Panther softball coach, Deville, retires

An era of softball at Pine Prairie High School that began in 1990 came to an end with the recent retirement of head coach Carolyn Deville. Even though she no longer paces up and down the third base line, her presence is still felt in the dugout.

Division I softball tourney has three Louisiana teams

The NCAA has announced their bracket for the Division I softball championships and three Louisiana teams, LSU, UL-L and McNeese, will get the chance to vie for the title at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.