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The News-Star
For Cedar Creek, 8-0 start is something 'never experienced before'
RUSTON — It isn’t a surprise for the Cedar Creek Cougars to be where they are now. Before second-year coach Jacob Angevine took over the program, there were multiple coaching changes over the past several seasons and the Cougars were coming off a 1-9 campaign in 2024. LHSAA football: 4 storylines to watch for Week 9 in the Monroe area But Angevine has never seen Creek as a 1-9 team . After going 6-5 last fall, the Class 1A No. 9 Cougars are continuing to take the next step in their program with an undefeated 8-0 mark so far in 2026. “That has a lot to do with the coaching staff and Coach Angevine,” senior Brett Bell said of the team’s success. “He’s upgraded the program, not only from a football standpoint, but (from the) outside. He’s centered around Jesus, and that’s what we need. That’s the standard of the program that we’re building.” "It's truly just special with my senior year starting 8-0," Trigger Woodard said. "It's amazing, something I've never experienced before. It's a great feeling. It makes you excited." Angevine told his players before their first practice that they have enough talent in the room to make
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Warhawks stun Trojans to get first win
TROY, Alabama. — Louisiana-Monroe erased an 11-point deficit in the final seven minutes Saturday, scoring 18 points late to stun Troy 21-14 at Veterans Memorial Stadium and snap a 14-game losing streak. The Warhawks (1-6, 1-2 Sun Belt Conference) mounted their comeback with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes from quarterback...
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Bob Cooper: the drive that never fades
Almost 60 years after picking up a set of golf clubs, Bob “Coop” Cooper still finds himself at the local country club looking to set a new record. He first started playing golf around age 11 after his friend invited him to the local city course. After that round, Cooper fell in love with the game, saying that as he got better, the more exciting it got.
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Louisiana Tech baseball announces full 2027 schedule
RUSTON – Head coach Lane Burroughs and Louisiana Tech baseball announced the full schedule for the upcoming 2027 season. The Bulldogs are slated for 32 home games, 21 contests on the road and a three-game neutral-site weekend at the Round Rock Classic in Round Rock, Texas. LA Tech opens...
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Riverdale quarterback Jones returns home, recovering from severe concussion
EAST POINT – Riverdale Academy quarterback Jayden Jones has been released from Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport after suffering a severe concussion in the first quarter of Friday’s game against Tallulah Academy. Jones was airlifted by helicopter from the field to the hospital during the first quarter. The...
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LSWA releases Week 8 polls
Others receiving votes: St. Thomas More 28, Destrehan 18, Northshore 11, Haughton 7, John Curtis 4, Southside 1, West Monroe 1. Others receiving votes: Salmen 16, Opelousas 8, Plaquemine 4, Tioga 4, Carencro 2, Cecilia 1. Class 3A. School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank. St. Charles (10) 7-1 120 1.
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Fright Night 5k races through Downtown Monroe
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Flying Tiger Brewery will host the Fright Night 5k, a family-friendly event where participants will run a course through the heart of Downtown Monroe. This event will take place from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and is open to both runners and walkers alike, with plenty of...
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Anna Claire Leach named Quitman High School 2026 Homecoming Queen
Quitman High School senior Anna Claire Leach had a banner week. On Wednesday, the daughter of Candice and Ryan Leach was named the QHS 12th-grade Student of the Year. That was followed by Leach being crowned the 2026 QHS Homecoming Queen on Friday night. “Thank you, Quitman High School, for...
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WHS Crowns Abram Toms and Brooklyn Slaughter as Homecoming King and Queen
On Friday, Weston High School celebrated a week of festivities by formally presenting Abram Toms and Brooklyn Slaughter as the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. The regal pair, along with the rest of the Homecoming Court, was introduced to WHS faculty, students, alumni, and attendees in the Weston High School Gymnasium before the traditional Homecoming game against Dodson High School.
Sun Belt Conference
App State Stuns James Madison in Overtime, Louisiana Tech Remains Unbeaten in Conference Play in Sun Belt Football Week 8
NEW ORLEANS — App State knocked James Madison from the ranks of the unbeaten in an overtime thriller on Thursday night, before Louisiana Tech recorded its second-straight shutout to secure its place as the last remaining unbeaten team in Sun Belt play. The Bulldogs’ shutout was the only Sun Belt Week 8 contest not decided by one possession.
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Here's the Week 8 high school football roundup across the Monroe area
MONROE — Sterlington coach Lee Doty reached a special milestone in his team's District 1-3A victory Friday against North Webster. The Panthers defeated the Lumberjacks 48-15 at Dell Ashley Field to improve to 5-3 on the season. This win also marks Doty's 100th victory at Sterlington. LHSAA football: West Monroe shuts out Pineville in Brady Guillot's return Since arriving in 2016, the former linebackers coach and strength and conditioning coordinator has excelled a four-time LHSAA champion, including leading the Panthers to back-to-back Division III nonselect titles in 2024 and 2025. Doty has served as Sterlington's football coach and athletics director since 2017. Sterlington rushed for 316 yards overall against North Webster; senior AJ Green paved the way with 154 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Keenen Green and sophomore Silas Ashley also scored touchdowns on defense. Doty mentioned earlier this month how Sterlington needs to prioritize its health moving forward. Senior TJ Burch had two carries before getting injured against North Webster. The Panthers are off for Week 9 before traveling to Bastrop in the regular season finale. See what else happened around the Monroe area in Week 8. Ouachita 49, Peabody 15: The Lions (4-4) snapped their three-game skid by
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Louisiana Tech blanks ODU on Homecoming
Louisiana Tech continued its dominant defensive stretch Saturday afternoon, shutting out Old Dominion, 26-0, in front of 20,444 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium to secure its fourth consecutive victory and remain unbeaten in Sun Belt Conference play. The Bulldogs (5-2, 3-0 SBC) recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since...
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Tallulah Academy game called just minutes into game following injury
COUSHATTA, La. (KNOE) - The Tallulah Academy and Riverdale Academy game was called in the middle of the first quarter Friday following a major injury to a player, according to sources at the game. A Riverdale Academy player, Jayden Jones, was injured about 10 minutes into the game with an...
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Week 8 prep football roundup: 0-7 Byrd tops Evangel; North DeSoto drops 78 on Franklin Parish
Byrd overcame three third-quarter turnovers to claim a 28-24 District 1-5A victory over one of the district leaders Evangel at Lee Hedges Stadium for its first win on the season. The Yellow Jackets turned to senior running back Christian Maxie, the schools all-time rushing leader, once again and he delivered...
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Starts Basketball Season
Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) began its girls’ and boys’ 2026 varsity basketball season on October 20th. CCA is in its first year as a member of the Association of Christian Educators of Louisiana League (ACEL), a large organization made up of 16 schools in boys’ competition and 10 programs in girls’ play, divided into four districts, with CCA in the north district. This being their first year, they will play an ACEL league schedule but won’t be eligible for postseason play.