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Lafayette Christian captures outright 8-2A district title with blowout win

In their first season playing in District 8-2A, the Lafayette Christian Knights are taking the district crown home to Lafayette after blowing past the Catholic High of New Iberia Panthers 33-10 on Friday night. Lafayette Christian handled its new district well, beating each opponent by double figures, including reigning District...

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Lafayette High defeats Acadiana for first time in 20 years

LAFAYETTE – Oct. 6, 2006 was the last time Lafayette defeated Acadiana, 21-14. Twenty years later, the Mighty Lions are once again victorious over the Wreckin’ Rams 33-14. The Lions used the services of running back Jaden Celestine and mobile quarterback Richmond Saunier to neutralize the Acadiana defense.

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Area high school volleyball state playoff results and pairings

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 No. 7 Parkview Baptist def. No. 26 St. Martinville 3-0 No. 10 Church Point def. No. 23 Kennedy...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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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 · 1d
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Dutchtown-East Ascension winner clinches district title behind explosive QB-WR duo

East Ascension’s Jeremyah Merriweather burst downfield on the game’s third play against Dutchtown. Zaylen Smith scanned the field, then found his receiver over the top of the defense for a 71-yard touchdown. The early touchdown was just the beginning of a dominant first half. East Ascension (8-2) scored...

Geismar, LA · 2d

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Mighty Lions relish historic win over old rival Wreckin' Rams

It’s been two decades since Lafayette High experienced a night like Friday. The Mighty Lions delivered a statement victory, defeating Acadiana 33-14 to end a drought against the Wreckin’ Rams that began in 2006. The significance of the win was not lost on Lafayette coach Stephen Hearen, who said his team was as eager for this game as any he can remember.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Cecilia cruises past Carencro to earn piece of 5-4A championship

The Cecilia Bulldogs took an early lead over Carencro, courtesy of two special teams plays, then kept its foot on the gas to lock up a home playoff game and a share of the District 5-4A title on Friday at home. Mason Baltazar recovered the opening kickoff at the Bears'...

Carencro, LA · 1d

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University enters deal with SpaceX

At their Oct. 22 board meeting, the University of Louisiana System approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request to enter a lease with Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc. (RCFI), for the Peter M. John and David M. John Wildlife and Coastal Preservation Center on Pecan Island. This also approved a subsequent sublease between RCFI and Space Exploration Technologies Corp, also known as SpaceX.

Lafayette, LA · 4d

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Coeyn Wise becomes youngest member of Vermilion Parish School Board

VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Twenty-year-old Coeyn Wise is making history as the youngest person elected to the Vermilion Parish School Board, bringing a recent student's perspective to his new role representing District C. "I just felt a huge sense of responsibility had fallen on me. And I had to...

Vermilion Parish, LA · 1d

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Houma Christian sweeps Delcambre to open Division IV playoffs

Houma Christian didn’t leave any doubt in its playoff opener. The 10th-seeded Warriors swept No. 23 Delcambre 25-10, 25-8, 25-9 at home Wednesday in the first round of the Division IV state playoffs. The Warriors controlled the match from start to finish, holding the Panthers to 10 points or...

Houma, LA · 3d

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New Lafayette High School Baseball & Softball Complex Under Construction At Former S.J. Montgomery Elementary Site

A new Lafayette High School (LHS) baseball and softball complex is coming soon at 600 Foreman Drive in Lafayette, LA, on the former site of S.J. Montgomery Elementary School, directly behind LHS. The new athletic complex will feature two separate fields for the school’s baseball and softball programs, along with...

Lafayette, LA · 4d

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District championship still major carrot for Lafayette Christian, Catholic-NI

A chance to play for a district championship in the regular-season finale is an opportunity any football team would welcome. That’s an opportunity both Lafayette Christian and Catholic High of New Iberia have on Friday night. “That’s one thing I think that has kind of gotten lost in today's...

New Iberia, LA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Carencro, Cecilia battle of small football communities for district crown

Gavin Peters and Cody Champagne know each other well. The coaches of Carencro and Cecilia high schools, which 7 p.m. Friday at Cecilia, live five minutes apart. Their wives graduated together from Cecilia, and their daughters dance together. "I have a lot of respect for Cecilia," Peters said. "I live...

Carencro, LA · 3d

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Berwick sweeps Breaux Bridge to open Division III playoffs

Berwick wasted little time getting into the win column in the Division III state playoffs. The ninth-seeded Panthers swept No. 24 Breaux Bridge 3-0 at home Wednesday in the bi-district round. The Panthers put together a sharp, complete match and never let the Tigers settle in. Breaux Bridge finishes 7-19.

Berwick, LA · 2d

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Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 10 of the 2026 season

It's Week 10 of the high school football season in the Baton Rouge area, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the big prep contests across South Louisiana. Walker-Denham Springs, Ascension Christian-St. John and Central-Woodlawn are among the big games being played on Friday night in the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Turnovers kill SMSH in District 5-3A loss to Erath

St. Martinville – Turnovers can derail any high school football teams’ efforts. They’re even more devastating for a young team when facing good competition. The St. Martinville Tigers couldn’t overcome six turnovers, including critical ones on their first possession of each half, in a 42-14 loss to the Erath Bobcats on Friday.

Erath, LA · 4d

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Opelousas surges past Breaux Bridge, 54-13

Breaux Bridge – The Breaux Bridge High football team got off to a good start against Opelousas on Friday but a special teams mistake switched momentum for the visiting team and OHS stormed back to claim a 54-13 District 5-4A win at BBHS. “Defensively we came out and fit...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 4d

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Local schools work to prevent fights at high school sporting events after several serious penalties

Fights involving players at high school football games in Louisiana have led to serious penalties issued this season by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The LHSAA suspended Carroll High School’s football season for the remainder of 2026 and barred Assumption High School from hosting home games after a fight that involved players and fans during a nondistrict game in Napoleonville on Sept 25.

Thibodaux, LA · 4d

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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 · 5d