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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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theadvocate.com
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...
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Teche News
Cecilia overwhelms Beau Chene on homecoming night
Cecilia – The Cecilia High football team put the bully in Bulldogs Friday night, handing Beau Chene its first loss of the season with a 61-14 win over the Gators to help CHS celebrate homecoming. The Dawgs scored four first-quarter touchdowns and added three touchdowns and a field goal...
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Lafayette Ballers win ABA season opener, 100-89
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Ballers defeated the River Region Generals 100-89 in their ABA season opener at Acadiana High School. Devin Milton led the scoring effort for the Ballers, finishing with 24 points in the victory. The Ballers will travel to San Antonio next to take on...
The Daily Advertiser
Lafayette-area high school football power rankings: See the Top 10 teams at Week 8
As we get closer and closer to the end of 2026 high school football regular season in the Lafayette-area, there’s been a shake-up in The Daily Advertiser’s power rankings. Statement wins were had and win streaks continue to live on as a new No. 1 takes center stage this week alongside other newcomers to the top of the poll. The top spot of the 337 teams has been locked up for some time now, but Week 8 provides new and old teams that have emerged back into the rankings. 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 8 RANKINGS 10. Loreauville (5-2) Last week NR For the first time, Loreauville has cracked the top 10 after pulling off a close win in district play against Catholic-N.I. Beating the Panthers
thevermilion.net
University sports budget leaked in a classified information reveal
Documents that accidently included team-level spending information of four University of Louisiana System sports programs were posted online for the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 27, 2026. The leak was first reported by the Louisiana Illuminator, then picked up by The Advocate. A few months earlier,...
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The history behind UL Lafayette’s Homecoming Court
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2026 Homecoming Court brought together 10 students who are recognized for their campus involvement, leadership and contributions to the community. Emily Lamkin and Grayson Kervin were named homecoming queen and king, during halftime of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ homecoming football game against Arkansas State...
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The Daily Advertiser
More LPSS students are in class, a win for Lafayette's future
The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is setting the pace for student attendance across south Louisiana, earning the top spot in the Louisiana Department of Education's Region IV for both daily attendance and lowest chronic absenteeism during the 2025-26 school year. The latest state data shows LPSS recorded a 92.9% daily attendance rate, the highest in Region IV . The district also posted the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 22.7%, while ranking second-best in the region for truancy at 38.12%. Education leaders said the numbers represent more than just students showing up for class. They point to a districtwide effort that could have long-term implications for academic achievement, workforce readiness and the future economic health of Lafayette Parish. "We can't teach children who aren't in school," LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. said. "Research shows that students who miss too much school are more likely to struggle academically, especially with reading in the early grades. Every day in the classroom matters, and that's why attendance is such a priority for us." Why attendance matters Decades of educational research have linked regular attendance to improved academic performance, graduation rates and career success. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who are
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Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary Attends UCE Cheer Camp in Lafayette
The Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (J-HES) Cheer Squad attended the Urban Cheer Experience (UCE) through the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) in Lafayette from Friday, October 16, to Saturday, October 17. The individualized instruction allowed the team to hone skill fundamentals, crowd leading, and team bonding through exclusive UCE materials and dances.
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St. Thomas More claims impressive sweep of Teurlings Catholic
The St. Thomas More volleyball team moved closer to securing another district title Tuesday, sweeping past Teurlings Catholic in another dominant performance. The Cougars (28-4, 5-0 District 4-II) cruised to a 25-18, 25-10, 25-17 win at Teurlings. “I thought we executed really well,” coach Jessica Burke said of the Cougars,...