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Area high school volleyball state playoff results and pairings

No. 20 Southside at No. 4 Chapelle, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. No. 1 St. Thomas More def. No. 32 Patrick Taylor 3-0 No. 17 Brusly def. No. 16 Acadiana Renaissance 3-1 No. 10 Academy of Our Lady def. No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance 3-0 Regional Pairings. No. 17 Brusly at No. 1...

Lafayette, LA · 22h

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Ascension Blue Gators relishing piece of district title after blowout win

District championships might not be celebrated exactly like they once were, but the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators are going to take a little time to enjoy theirs before opening up postseason play next week. Ascension Episcopal wrapped up its 2026 regular season schedule with a convincing 42-0 win over the...

Youngsville, LA · 11h
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Patterson mayor says he is taking mayor-elect to court, claims he doesn't have high school diploma

PATTERSON — Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan, after losing re-election, says he is taking Mayor-elect Slade Sanders to court, alleging that he violated the law by running without a high school diploma or GED. Sanders, a Republican, beat Grogan, a Democrat, with 55% of the vote. In a video posted...

Patterson, LA · 3d
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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Lafayette-area high school football power rankings: See the Top 10 teams at Week 10

The end of 2026 high school football regular season in the Lafayette-area is here, as we enter Week 10 of the season. The Daily Advertiser’s power rankings have seen more shake ups following an action-pack week of 337 football. Upset wins were had, win streaks were broken and history was made, as teams put on a show in Week 9. At the top of the rankings, teams have further solidfiled their spots, while the middle of the pack teams there’s been some shuffling. As teams prepare for another Thursday and Friday filled with bright lights, see which 10 area teams make up the latest Lafayette-area high school football power rankings. Some quick ground rules: The Lafayette-area power rankings are a subjective list. Obviously, the chances of a 2A team beating a 5A team are unlikely. And 1A plays an entirely different game. This list represents the expectations of these teams, reflecting how they rank in district, region and state. LAFAYETTE-AREA FOOTBALL WEEK 10 RANKINGS 10. Catholic-N.I. (5-3) Last week NR The Panthers make their debut in the power rankings are outlasting Franklin for a 40-33 victory in Week 9. The Panthers are led by quarterback John Parker Robinson along with

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Schools in White Castle, Dorseyville will have delayed starts Wednesday due to power outage

WHITE CASTLE — Schools in White Castle and Dorseyville will have delayed starts on Wednesday due to a power outage. The Iberville Parish School District says that White Castle High will start class at 9 a.m., with bus routes starting at 8 a.m. Dorseyville Elementary will start at 9:30...

White Castle, LA · 3d

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High school volleyball: PCA’s historic season ends in first round of playoffs

The Providence Classical Academy Knights lost in the first round of the Division V playoffs Tuesday night at PCA but that doesn’t take away from an historic season. PCA, the No. 12 seed, fell to No. 21 Vermilion Catholic three sets to none. The first two sets were tight with VC winning both 25-20. The Eagles took the third 25-14.

Bossier City, LA · 3d

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Catholic leads Baton Rouge rankings as unbeaten Southern Lab makes its own case

BATON ROUGE, La. — Catholic has backed its place atop the Baton Rouge-area football rankings with victories over its closest challengers, beating Zachary and Central during an October stretch that has the Bears approaching the postseason with momentum. The Bears defeated Zachary 70-38 on Oct. 16, Central 41-14 on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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LSU student cooks up her passion for comfort meals into a business out of her on-campus apartment

Sometimes, the best part of college is going home to a home-cooked meal and getting back to your childhood favorite foods. Eighteen-year-old Ziya Rosenthal, owner and chef behind Midnight Rouxx, understands the love for fresh, prepped comfort foods. Based out of Nicholson Gateway Apartments, Midnight Rouxx gave Rosenthal the chance...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Volleyball playoff brackets released, see which high schools from the Acadiana area earned berths

No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance at No. 10 Academy of Our Lady. No. 30 Evangel Christian at No. 3 Catholic-N.I. No. 32 West St. John at No. 1 Westminster Christian. No. 17 Ascension Episcopal at No. 16 Central Private. No. 24 St. Edmund at No. 9 St. Mary's. No. 25 Opelousas...

Lafayette, LA · 4d

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Meet the Lafayette philanthropist, industry pioneer bringing resources to high-need schools

He’s received over 50 years of accolades as a businessman, philanthropist and education advocate, but the title that Nick Pugh most prefers is “life-long learner.”. The Lafayette engineer, now 81, got his first ham radio license in 1957 at 13 years old — using it to have daily chats with an operator in the Panama Canal Zone before going to school. While still a student at Cathedral High School, the inveterate tinkerer was entrusted with putting his family’s first color television together.

Lafayette, LA · 6d

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SoLAcc receives millions to grow educational services as Acadiana workforce needs expand

South Louisiana Community College has secured a $2.38 million grant to double the reach of their Educational Opportunity Centers across Acadiana, expanding from four to eight parishes. SoLAcc’s TRiO Educational Opportunity Centers are funded through the U.S. Department of Education and provide support to students navigating enrollment, financial aid, career...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 4d

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Mount Carmel, St. Thomas More, U-High, Country Day, Westminster earn top seeds in LHSAA volleyball playoffs

Division I | Division II | Division III | Division IV | ​Division V. Mount Carmel Academy, St. Thomas More, University Lab, Country Day and Westminster Christian of Opelousas have earned top seeds in the LHSAA prep volleyball playoffs which begin Tuesday and Wednesday. Mount Carmel (28-4) edged out...

Opelousas, LA · 4d

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Louisiana High School Football: Week 9 recap

There are only two games left in the regular season, and with the playoffs approaching, these final weeks will be important for a lot of teams.

Louisiana · 7d

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Stars of the Night for Week 9 of Acadiana area high school football

It's been a grueling, slow process for Carencro's offense this season, but the star quarterback for the Bears was able to shine in a big way Thursday. Gurzi threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-24 passing and added an 8-yard touchdown run. Jeremy Roy, Kaplan. With his team...

Lafayette, LA · 6d

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Madison Prep-Plaquemine winner's defense helps secure victory

Madison Prep had another impressive offensive showing Friday night at Plaquemine, but it was a bend-but-don't-break performance from its defense that allowed the Chargers to pull away for a 34-7 win. Coupled with quick scores from the Madison Prep offense and a methodical attack from Plaquemine, time of possession favored...

Plaquemine, LA · 7d

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Cecilia Gets a Forfeit Win — Livonia Cancels Tonight’s Game

Livonia has forfeited its game at Cecilia scheduled for Friday, October 30, reportedly due to a shortage of players. Cecilia improves to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in district.

Cecilia, LA · 7d

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Jeanerette creates tie in 7-1A race with win over Westminster-Lafayette

Jeanerette senior defensive back Devone Duhon turned away Westminster Christian-Lafayette on fourth down in the red zone with under a minute left to seal the Tigers' 26-19 win and create a three-way tie atop the District 7-1A standings on Friday. His brother, senior running back Devine Duhon, caught a 44-yard...

Jeanerette, LA · 7d