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Wake Up Acadiana: Local university launches mental health initiative
UL Lafayette launches a new mental health initiative for students. Here’s the story: bit.ly/4srcDGo #wakeupacadiana.
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Lafayette Renaissance dominates ARCA en route to blowout victory
Lafayette Renaissance’s coaches and players are always talking about wanting to start fast. In Friday’s 54-6 win over Acadiana Renaissance, the Tigers couldn’t have started any faster. “I thought we came out and executed what we worked on all week,” Tigers coach Hunter Landry said. “We wanted...
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Special Olympics athletes shine at New Iberia track and field event
Special Olympics athletes competed in track and field events at New Iberia Senior High School on Friday, Oct. 23. Students from Iberia Parish took part in the competition, testing their athletic skills in front of volunteers, parents, and family members who came out to cheer them on.
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Westgate uses big plays to hold off Teurlings scare in wild district showdown
Westgate coach Ryan Antoine waited to address his team following the Tigers' 44-32 District 4-4A home win over Teurlings Catholic on Friday. He was waiting on statistician Aaron Comeaux to arrive with the penalty yardage, which totaled 133 yards assessed against the 7-0 Tigers. "To be honest with you, it...
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Stars of the Night for Week 8 in Acadiana area high school football
Week 8 high school football scores, reported stats, schedules for Acadiana area. The workhorse running back for the Tigers turned in his best performance of the season to help Opelousas beat Cecilia 50-48 by rushing for 241 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries. Kennan Brown, Lafayette Renaissance. The Tigers'...
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Opelousas football outlast Cecilia in a Week 8 thriller between rivals
Every time Opelousas and Cecilia football face off, you'd better grab some popcorn. The 2026 meeting between the Tigers and Bulldogs was another production, as momentum shifted all night long in the Week 8 matchup. The Opelousas sideline went through a flurry of emotions with the lead changing countless time at Donald Garnder Staduim. Nearly 100 points scored later, the Tigers were the ones to come out on top, sneaking past the Bulldogs for a 50-48 victory. “This rivalry is rich, and we knew we had to help the seniors win this with this being the final home game of the regular season,” Opelousas running back Joseph Clues said. “We had to secure the win, and we just executed the plays that coach gave us.” It wasn’t a pretty victory for Opelousas, but it’ll go down as statement win, handing Cecilia its first loss in district play. With this win, the Tigers have now opened the doors for a possible three-way tie for the Class 4A District 5 championship. A chip on Opelousas’ shoulder Fans could tell Opelousas was eager to face off against Cecilia after last year’s disappointing loss. On Cecilia’s first offensive play of the drive, Opelousas senior
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Week 8 high school football scores, reported stats, schedules for Acadiana area
RUSHING – LAF: Richmond Saunier 6-106, 4 TDs; Wes Oubre 4-27, TD; Jaevion Allen 12-150, TD; Jaiden Portalis 13-91, TD; Daemyn Harrison 4-46; Maddox Theriot 7-30; Omar Clement 2-18; Brendan Shullaw 2-9. PASSING - LAF: Saunier 10-13-0, 119 yds, 2 TDs; Oubre 1-1-0, 8 yds. RECEIVING - LAF: Shullaw...
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Opelousas outlasts Cecilia in offensive shootout to claim key district win
If you love defense, Thursday’s District 5-4A matchup between the Cecilia Bulldogs and the Opelousas Tigers wasn’t for you. Sure, there was a stop here and a forced turnover there. But ultimately, the game was an offensive shootout in which the teams combined for nearly 100 points, with...
Developing Lafayette
New 10,000-Square-Foot Gifted Early Learning Academy Coming Soon to Scott, LA
Gifted Early Learning Academy is expanding with a new 9,500-square-foot early childhood education facility coming soon to 1110 Apollo Road in Scott, Louisiana. The new campus will be the academy’s third location, following its existing locations in Lafayette and Broussard. The new Gifted Early Learning Center will feature 5,220...
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Acadiana Christian School announces homecoming activities
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Acadiana Christian School has announced its homecoming week festivities, scheduled to run from Monday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 31. On Thursday, Oct. 29 a Community Pep Rally will take place at 6 p.m. in the ACS gym, featuring the crowning of the Homecoming...
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SHS 2026 Homecoming Court announced
Sacred Heart High School announced its 2026-2027 Homecoming Court. Sitting L to R: Eliza LaHaye, Laura Attales, Carlee Fontenot, Raylee Jo Young, and Riley Fontenot; standing same order: Blayklee Thibodeaux, Elliana Johnson, Emily Ardoin, Lillee LaTour, Jenna Veillon, and Maci Droddy. Homecoming ceremonies will be held Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m., at Soileau-Landry Field where the Trojans will take on the JS Clark Leadership Academy Bulldogs. The homecoming court will be presented, and crowning will be held at halftime. The day will begin with Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 8:10 a.m. and will also feature an alumni brunch at 9:30 a.m. in the high school library, a pep rally and presentation at 10:45 a.m., and a parade at 3 p.m. (Photo by Angela deVille)
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Lafayette High wins marathon match for historic win over Southside
Before Thursday, Lafayette High had never defeated Southside in volleyball during coach Caroline Dufrene's tenure, which actually began when Sharks coach Julie Dawson left the Lions nine years ago to start the program in Youngsville. After one set, it appeared that the Sharks were on their way to another victory...