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SWLA High School Football: Week 8 Standings and Schedule

🏈 WEEK 8 IS HERE, SWLA! District races are heating up across Southwest Louisiana, and we've got your weekly football update. Check out the latest district standings, see who's leading the pack and get the full schedule of games around SWLA. Plus, undefeated Rosepine and Vinton face off Friday night in a huge district showdown! �� Check out the Week 8 standings and schedule.

Lake Charles, LA · 16d

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McNeese Baseball Represented in 2026 MLB World Series

⚾ From Lake Charles to the World Series! Two former McNeese Cowboys have a connection to the Milwaukee Brewers as they prepare for baseball’s biggest stage. Grant Anderson is a relief pitcher, while Jace Peterson is helping the organization develop its players. The Cowboys are still making their mark in the big leagues! 🐮

Lake Charles, LA · 15d

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Men's Basketball Returns to Action Against McNeese State Sunday Afternoon Exhibition

BATON ROUGE, La. — Southern University men's basketball returns to action Sunday afternoon, traveling to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to take on McNeese State at 2:00 p.m. The Jaguars hope to see members of Jaguar Nation make a stop along the way back from Houston to show their support as Southern continues its preparation for the 2026-27 season.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15d

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Cardinals Head to Lake Charles for Southland Individual Championships

BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University women's tennis team will send three players to Lake Charles, La., Friday to compete in the Southland Conference Individual Championships hosted by McNeese. The individual championship tournament will begin Friday and run through Sunday with each league school sending its top singles player and doubles team.

Lake Charles, LA · 15d

vernonparishjournal.com

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Rosepine playing for defacto district title highlights Week 8 action

The Week 8 football schedule is “make or break” for Vernon Parish’s three teams Friday – just in different ways. Rosepine (7-0, 1-0 District 5-2A) is effectively playing for a district title tonight when they head to fellow unbeaten Vinton (7-0, 1-0). For Pickering (1-6, 0-2),...

Vernon Parish, LA · 17d

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Mark Chesnutt and Frank Foster Coming to DeRidder This Weekend

Bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and live country music? Sounds like a pretty good weekend to us. 🐂🎸 The Battle for the Buckle Youth Rodeo is bringing Mark Chesnutt and Frank Foster to the Beauregard Covered Arena in DeRidder this weekend. Here's what you need to know before you go!

Deridder, LA · 18d

Talk Radio 960am

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SWLA High School Football: Week 8 Standings and Schedule

🏈 WEEK 8 IS HERE, SWLA! District races are heating up across Southwest Louisiana, and we've got your weekly football update. Check out the latest district standings, see who's leading the pack and get the full schedule of games around SWLA. Plus, undefeated Rosepine and Vinton face off Friday night in a huge district showdown! �� Check out the Week 8 standings and schedule.

Lake Charles, LA · 16d

crescentcitysports.com

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Former Tulane All-American lineman Charlie Hall dies at 74

Charlie Hall, a trailblazing defensive lineman who became an All-American at Tulane in the early 1970s, died this weekend, his family confirmed. Hall’s passing came just days after his 74th birthday. Alongside John Washington, Robert Johnson and Charles Inniss, the Lake Charles native out of Marion High School helped...

New Orleans, LA · 18d

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McNeese Baseball Represented in 2026 MLB World Series

⚾ From Lake Charles to the World Series! Two former McNeese Cowboys have a connection to the Milwaukee Brewers as they prepare for baseball’s biggest stage. Grant Anderson is a relief pitcher, while Jace Peterson is helping the organization develop its players. The Cowboys are still making their mark in the big leagues! 🐮

Lake Charles, LA · 15d

evangelinetoday.com

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MHS 2026 Homecoming Court announced

Mamou High announces its 2026-2027 Homecoming Court. Shown, top row to bottom row, L to R: Top Row- Tamryn Semien, Isabella Marcantel, Charleigh Aguillard, Madison Lebouef, Autumn Martel, Baiya Doucet, and Da’Nyzsha Thomas; Bottom Row- Shayla Wilson, Naomi Wilson, Olivia LaHaye, Jasmine Noel, Lily Marcantel, and Brooklyn Brown. Homecoming ceremonies will be held Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. Crowning will be held at halftime of the football game against Eunice High School. A pep rally will be held earlier that day at 10 a.m., and a parade will begin at 5 p.m. that afternoon.

Mamou, LA · 18d

theadvocate.com

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Notre Dame’s rushing attack now leaning heavily on unexpected source

Heading into the season, Notre Dame junior Braxton Meche was expected to provide change-of-pace depth behind senior tailback William Lavergne. Lavergne, who led the charge at fullback last year for an offense that produced the area's leading rusher in Joachim Bourgeois, has battled injuries, which thrust Meche into a more prominent role.

Crowley, LA · 17d

stmarynow.com

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Louisiana State Doubles Horseshoe Tournament

First place, Julius Lovell, Bayou L’Ourse and Burnie Williams, 5-0, 36.3; second place, Al Dodson, Morgan City and Tim Gilmore, Bayou Vista, 4-1, 42.5; and third place, Mack Thibodeaux, Lake Arthur and Larry Pertuit, Marrero, 3-2, 30.8. Class B. First, Joe Primeaux, Broussard and Ricky Pitre, Chauvin, 4-1, 17.0;...

Louisiana · 17d

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SWLA High School Football: Week 8 Standings and Schedule

🏈 WEEK 8 IS HERE, SWLA! District races are heating up across Southwest Louisiana, and we've got your weekly football update. Check out the latest district standings, see who's leading the pack and get the full schedule of games around SWLA. Plus, undefeated Rosepine and Vinton face off Friday night in a huge district showdown! �� Check out the Week 8 standings and schedule.

Lake Charles, LA · 16d

GATOR 99.5

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'90s Country Star Sammy Kershaw Coming to Lake Charles In Early 2027

He's coming home! Sammy Kershaw is heading to Lake Charles and is bringing all of his 90s country hits with him.

Lake Charles, LA · 17d

KPLC TV

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McNeese escapes on the road with win against Northwestern State

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The McNeese Cowboys narrowly came away with a 24-21 win on the road against the Northwestern State Demons on Saturday afternoon. The first half of Saturday’s game proved to be a battle where neither team could fully take control. McNeese tallied 181 total yards of offense in the first half to Northwestern State’s 180.

Natchitoches, LA · 20d

theadvocate.com

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Eunice delivers dramatic comeback win over parish rival Northwest

With three minutes left and a perfect season on the line, the Eunice Bobcats and head coach Andre Vige felt an unfamiliar feeling. This was, after all, the Northwest Raiders. Familiarity between the Bobcats and Raiders runs deep. The rivals separated by a 20-minute drive face each other every season and typically end up in a close game.

Eunice, LA · 21d

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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Kegerreis honored as guest captain at Oct. 17 Demon football game

In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University recognized the military service of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Christopher W. Kegerreis as the honorary captain during its football game against McNeese State University Oct. 17. Kegerreis currently serves as the Military Personnel...

Natchitoches, LA · 18d

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The District 3-5A Lead Is on the Line Tonight. Here Are Your Live Scores Across Acadiana.

Live South Louisiana football scores all night. Barbe at STM for the District 3-5A lead, Acadiana at Sam Houston, Sulphur at New Iberia and more, plus Thursday’s finals.

New Iberia, LA · 21d

East Texas News

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Lead slips away in final minutes (video)

What was once a promising fourth quarter ended in heartbreak for Lion football, dropping a 25-22 home game Friday to Bridge City. With seven minutes remaining and down by one at 17-16, the Lions decided to go for it on fourth-and-two from the Cardinal 34-yard line. Taylor Haynes took a handoff and sprinted through the hole, leaving all redbirds behind him to take the lead 22-17 with an unsuccessful two-point conversion.

Bridge City, TX · 21d

theadvocate.com

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Nelson Stokley took on all comers during as Cajuns' football coach

Editor's Note: This is the fifth in a five-part series on the UL Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. There were always two sides to Nelson Stokley, which likely helped make him the longest-tenured football coach in UL history. There was the serene, tranquil man, the one who let...

Crowley, LA · 21d