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Bulldogs travel to South Alabama for key Sun Belt Conference West Division showdown
Louisiana Tech has spent the month of October building momentum, winning four straight games and putting itself in position to contend for a Sun Belt Conference championship. Now the Bulldogs will make their first trip out of the state since it’s loss at Baylor back on September 19 and have an opportunity to take another important step.
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Pineville makes trip to Ruston for Bearcat homecoming
RUSTON, La. — Tonight will be about focus and effort for Ruston High. Already into Week 9 of the 2026 season, the Bearcats (6-2, 2-1 District 2-5A) will try to play a full game from the opening kickoff tonight as the Pineville Rebels (1-7, 1-2 District 2-5A) come in as the 2026 homecoming opponent at 7 p.m. at James Field at Hoss Garrett Stadium.
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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.
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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