Local track Hall of Famer shows he’s still got it, winning collegiate track meet
– By CASEY GISCLAIR By-U Sports Exclusive – He stood on the runway and looked ahead at the field ahead of him – just like he used to do. He made his move. The footwork still on point. He got to the launch zone, wound his powerful right arm back and fired, launching the javelin […]
MELACO SISTERS PIX: Seniors give jersey off their back to favorite teachers
South Lafourche seniors had a chance to honor their favorite teachers this week. It’s the school’s annual “Jersey off My Back” program where senior football players, cheerleaders and dance team members pick an influential teacher and honor them with a special shirt. That teacher then is able to do Tarpon Walk with that student at […]
Vandebilt to retire legendary player’s number
One of the best to ever play at Vandebilt Catholic is going to get his place in school history. The school announced today that longtime standout running back Elijah McGuire will have his jersey retired at the team’s October 3 game against Lutcher. McGuire was a multi-year standout at Vandebilt – one of the top players […]
Longtime Thibodaux coach among 3 to be named to school’s Athletic Hall of Fame
A Championship-Winning former Thibodaux High School football coach is one of three inductees into the school’s 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame. Athletic Director Tony Clark released this year’s inductees this year, which include State Championship football coach Dennis Lorio as well as Mike Duncan (Class of 1963) and Anthony Thomas (Class of 1984). The three […]
Cardinals, Tigers top Preseason Power 5 as contenders jockey for position
Man, we are doing this way too early. But we couldn’t help ourselves. Monday was the start of camp for a lot of our local high school football teams and with colleges hosting their preseason media days and preseason polls, we decided to go ahead and do the same. We have talked to the coaches. […]
Local swimmers break record at prestigious event
A group of local swimmers broke a State Record today at a prestigious swimming event. Thibodaux Regional Swim Team members Luke Husbands, AJ Lafont, Thomas Daigle and Bryce Naquin teamed up to break the State Record in the 200 men’s Free Relay – an impressive feat for both the club and also the boys who […]
Hogs fall in American Legion State Championship Game
The bats went cold at the wrong time for the Southland Hogs on Wednesday at the American Legion Louisiana State Championship Game. The Hogs fell 6-0 to the Bossier Phillies in the finals of the State Tournament, a tough end for the local boys who are comprised of high school seniors and even a few […]
Blackhawks Soccer makes history, qualifying for National Tournament
A local travel soccer team is among the best of the best in the United States, qualifying for Nationals. The Blackhawks U17 girls made it to Nationals, placing 2nd at Regionals to earn their spot in the field. To make it to Nationals is an unbelievable feat. There are more than 55 State Associations competing […]
Baudoin, Trosclair headline Bayou Region All-Region teams
– Two power arms who led their teams on deep playoff runs headline the 2025 All-Bayou Region Baseball and Softball Teams. Vandebilt State Champion pitcher Lauren Baudoin won Bayou Region Softball Most Valuable Player with CCA standout Owen Trosclair taking the same honors for the boys. The All-Bayou Region Baseball and Softball Teams consist of […]
For the one who didn’t get his/her name called …
This week is one of my favorite weeks of the year. It’s graduation week and I just love logging onto social media each day and seeing all of the smiling faces of those seniors who are celebrating their big days. To everyone in the Class of 2025, you rock, and I wish you nothing but […]