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The St. Paul’s-Mandeville district showdown was decided in the final minute
Mandeville senior Luke DeMelo had never beaten his former school. The Skippers wide receiver attended St. Paul’s in the eighth grade before spending the last four years at Mandeville High. So it was only fitting that when the Skippers needed a big play, he delivered with a 50-yard TD...
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SLU dance performance project celebrates 75 years
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Music and Performing Arts’ dance company, Dance Performance Project, will present “Southeastern Dance – 75 Years.” Scheduled as part of Fanfare, Southeastern’s annual fall arts festival. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29, in the newly renovated...
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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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The Northshore-Fontainebleau winner pulled away in the second half to remain undefeated
Late in the second quarter on Oct. 23, a District 6-5A upset was brewing at Fontainebleau High. But Northshore had other ideas as the Panthers overcame a sloppy first half and dominated after intermission to topple the home-standing Bulldogs, 28-3, and remain undefeated heading into next week’s clash with unbeaten Mandeville.
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Piece of Tornado history comes home to Hammond High Magnet
A piece of athletic history returned to Hammond High Magnet School on Wednesday, a reminder of past glory that could potentially motivate current and future players. In a brief ceremony at the school, former Hammond High School football player Andy Lofton and the son of former HHS and Southeastern Louisiana University coach Oscar Lofton, presented the game ball from the Tornadoes 1970 state championship victory to current coach Dorsett Buckles.
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Catholic-Central winner's defense forces four turnovers to complement explosive offense in win
Catholic High junior quarterback Camden Estep tossed five touchdown passes and the Bears won the turnover margin 4-0 Friday night as Catholic defeated Central 41-14 at Memorial Stadium. Catholic (5-3, 2-0 in District 4-5A) raced to a 27-0 lead by scoring on four of its first five possessions. Central (3-4,...