Vandebilt standout commits to Nicholls
A local standout is going to play her college basketball at Nicholls State University. Vandebilt standout guard Tyanna Stewart committed to Nicholls tonight, giving a big local piece to coach Justin Payne and his staff. Stewart is a 5-foot, 9-inch combo guard who can score at all 3 levels and is a tenacious defender. Stewart […]
Prominent local basketball standout commits to Nicholls
Nicholls is keeping arguably our area’s top prep basketball senior home. Vandebilt senior Jordan Matthew’s committed to Nicholls tonight, ending a recruitment that featured offers from several programs around the southeast and beyond. Matthews as the All-Region Player of the Year and a two-time District MVP. He averaged close to 30 ppg last year for […]
Talented local pitcher commits to Nicholls in portal
A power arm with local ties is coming home to finish his collegiate career. Louisiana Tech pitcher Owen Schexnaydre announced on social media that he has transferred to Nicholls – the place he will finish his collegiate career. A Vandebilt graduate, Schexnaydre started his collegiate career and had huge success at LSU-Eunice, posting an undefeated […]
Talent, execution, coaching, dominance: The story of Vandebilt Catholic softball, the gold standard in Louisiana
— Most of the time, you guys get the facts here and little else. I give you scores. I give you stats. I tell you what happened in a game/event without bias and I leave room for you to create opinions of your own based on those nuggets that I put out there. This time, […]
Vandebilt Tennis takes State Runner-Up at State Tournament
The Vandebilt Catholic Girls’ Tennis team finished as the State Runners-Up this week at the State Tennis Tournament. The team has excelled throughout the season and continued their strong play at state, sending 5 players to the Quarterfinals, then 2 more to the Semifinals. The student athletes in competition are listed below: Clara Boquet – […]
Vandebilt to have new AD in 2025-2026 athletic year
Vandebilt Catholic will have a new Athletic Director in the 2025-2026 school year. The school announced today that Athletic Director Kayla Vicknair will be resigning from her position at the completion of this school year. Vicknair has been a faculty member at the school for 15 years and has spent the past several years as […]
‘Bayou Bully’ signs with Nicholls
The Bayou Bully is officially staying home. Vandebilt Catholic senior standout Makayla Charles shared on social media today that she has officially signed with Nicholls State University, giving the Colonels another big high school signee. Charles was a dominant force at Vandebilt, dominating the area for 4 seasons, including winning the Division II Select State […]
Vandebilt hires local product to be new volleyball coach
Vandebilt has gone local with its next head volleyball coach, hiring one of the most decorated players in our area. The school announced today that Thibodaux native Lila Bordis will be the team’s new coach, taking over the program that has been led by Latashia Wise-Jackson for the past 2 seasons with immense success. Bordis […]
Vandebilt players honoring fallen former teammate with special cleats
The Vandebilt Catholic baseball team has high hopes to again make it to Sulphur and to again win the Division II Select State Championship Game. No matter where the journey takes the Terriers, many of the boys on the field will have an angel with them every step of the way – literally, every step. […]
Vandebilt goalie signs college scholarship
One of the best goalies in the state of Louisiana carved his path to the next level today. Vandebilt senior Justin Ramirez signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his career with Belhaven, giving him his college home for the next several seasons. Ramirez was an elite goalie during his prep career – the […]