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Louisiana’s Sammy Kershaw: A look at his life and career

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, in 1958, country music icon Sammy Kershaw rose to fame in 1991 with his first Billboard No. 3 charting song “Cadillac Style.” It was the first of four releases from his debut studio album “Don’t Go Near the Water,” which is certified platinum.

Lafayette, LA · 2d
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Early Kickoff At Tiger Stadium Means Fans Should Pack Accordingly

Tiger Stadium hits a historic milestone this Saturday and the early kickoff on ABC changes the usual night game rhythm and plans for fans.

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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Turnovers kill SMSH in District 5-3A loss to Erath

St. Martinville – Turnovers can derail any high school football teams’ efforts. They’re even more devastating for a young team when facing good competition. The St. Martinville Tigers couldn’t overcome six turnovers, including critical ones on their first possession of each half, in a 42-14 loss to the Erath Bobcats on Friday.

Erath, LA · 5d
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Opelousas surges past Breaux Bridge, 54-13

Breaux Bridge – The Breaux Bridge High football team got off to a good start against Opelousas on Friday but a special teams mistake switched momentum for the visiting team and OHS stormed back to claim a 54-13 District 5-4A win at BBHS. “Defensively we came out and fit...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 5d
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Lafayette-area high school football power rankings: See the Top 10 teams at Week 10

The end of 2026 high school football regular season in the Lafayette-area is here, as we enter Week 10 of the season. The Daily Advertiser’s power rankings have seen more shake ups following an action-pack week of 337 football. Upset wins were had, win streaks were broken and history was made, as teams put on a show in Week 9. At the top of the rankings, teams have further solidfiled their spots, while the middle of the pack teams there’s been some shuffling. 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 10 RANKINGS 10. Catholic-N.I. (5-3) Last week NR The Panthers make their debut in the power rankings are outlasting Franklin for a 40-33 victory in Week 9. The Panthers are led by quarterback John Parker Robinson along with

Lafayette, LA · 6d

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The numbers game in Saturday’s contest looks pretty tricky for Cajuns

For the 4 p.m. Saturday home game against South Alabama, UL has a lot to consider. It starts with the series history. The Ragin' Cajuns are 10-4 overall, including a 5-2 record at home and on the road. In the last four years, the road team has won every game....

Mobile, AL · 4d

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Louisiana visits Texas A&M after Gilbert's 30-point game

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-0) at Texas A&M Aggies (1-0) BOTTOM LINE: Texas A&M hosts Louisiana after Kailyn Gilbert scored 30 points in Texas A&M's 77-54 win against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Texas A&M finished 8-6 at home a season ago while going 14-13 overall. The Aggies shot 38.7% from...

College Station, TX · 5d

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High school volleyball: PCA’s historic season ends in first round of playoffs

The Providence Classical Academy Knights lost in the first round of the Division V playoffs Tuesday night at PCA but that doesn’t take away from an historic season. PCA, the No. 12 seed, fell to No. 21 Vermilion Catholic three sets to none. The first two sets were tight with VC winning both 25-20. The Eagles took the third 25-14.

Bossier City, LA · 5d

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Volleyball playoff brackets released, see which high schools from the Acadiana area earned berths

No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance at No. 10 Academy of Our Lady. No. 30 Evangel Christian at No. 3 Catholic-N.I. No. 32 West St. John at No. 1 Westminster Christian. No. 17 Ascension Episcopal at No. 16 Central Private. No. 24 St. Edmund at No. 9 St. Mary's. No. 25 Opelousas...

Lafayette, LA · 6d

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Kaplan's rushing attack flourishing for the Pirates this season

The Kaplan Pirates will rely on one of the area's best and deepest rushing attacks when they host Erath on Thursday for the District 5-3A championship. Kaplan benefited greatly from Jeremy "JJ" Roy's running in last week's 43-32 win at Abbeville for the Russo Trophy, as he rushed for over 200 yards on 11 carries with multiple touchdowns. Roy increased his season totals to 761 yards on only 60 carries with eight TDs.

Kaplan, LA · 6d

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Seven Squads Starts Season with MAC-SBC Challenge Road Wins

Recaps courtesy of MAC Athletic Communications Departments. LAFAYETTE, La. – The University of Akron men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a 75-61 victory over Louisiana on Monday night at the Cajundome, giving head coach Dustin Ford his first career win as a collegiate head coach. The Ford...

Akron, OH · 6d

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Vote now for The Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week (Oct. 26- Nov. 1)

Postseason is right around the corner for fall sports in Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas. As playoffs rapidly approach and the regular seasons are either complete or wrapping up across the 337, that gave the Daily Advertiser a plethora of athletes to chose from for this week’s Athlete of the Week poll . Teams have given it their all to help their respective programs churn out wins. From historic victories to milestone moments, these six athletes have given it their all, earning their spots in this week’s poll for Athlete of the Week. With fall high school sports underway, here are six athletes who had top performances in their respective sports from Oct. 26 - Nov. 1. See which athletes are in the running this week from the following fall sports: football, girls volleyball and cross country. Voting will close at 9 a.m. on Friday. VOTE HERE: (Athletes listed in alphabetical order) MacKenzie Batiste, girls volleyball, Catholic-N.I.: Batiste has reached a new career milestone on Oct. 27, notching her 1,000-career assist. The Panthers took on North Vermilion and beat the Patriots 3-0. They currently hold a 28-4 overall record. Eli Clavier, swimming, Lafayette: Clavier set a school record in

Lafayette Parish, LA · 7d

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Akron Men Open With 75-61 Win at Louisiana as Women Fall 75-74 in Final Seconds

The University of Akron basketball teams opened their 2026-27 seasons Monday, November 2, with a split decision: the men won 75-61 at Louisiana, while the women lost a 75-74 heartbreaker to South Alabama at Rhodes Arena, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. The men’s win came in the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Challenge at the Cajundome in […]

Akron, OH · 6d

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Akron downs Ragin’ Cajuns in opener, 75-61

LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns rallied from a 19-point second-half deficit, but a cold shooting night proved too much to overcome as Akron claimed a 75-61 victory Monday in the Sun Belt-MAC Challenge season opener for both teams at the Cajundome. Akron, the three-time defending MAC Tournament...

Akron, OH · 6d

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LSU women's basketball rolls Southeastern Louisiana to open season 1-0

BATON ROUGE — As expected, LSU women’s basketball won big against Southeastern Louisiana to open the 2026-27 season. Kim Mulkey’s Tigers outclassed the Lions 129-35, inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in the season opener Monday, Nov. 2. LSU's margin of victory, 94 points, was the largest under Mulkey.

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d

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Mount Carmel, St. Thomas More, U-High, Country Day, Westminster earn top seeds in LHSAA volleyball playoffs

Division I | Division II | Division III | Division IV | ​Division V. Mount Carmel Academy, St. Thomas More, University Lab, Country Day and Westminster Christian of Opelousas have earned top seeds in the LHSAA prep volleyball playoffs which begin Tuesday and Wednesday. Mount Carmel (28-4) edged out...

Opelousas, LA · 6d

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Wreckin' Rams deliver dramatic late comeback win over Southside

The Southside Sharks had just entered the red zone with a six-point lead with 5:47 left to play, threatening to claim another huge parish win after knocking off St. Thomas More the week before. But the Acadiana Wreckin' Rams had other ideas. The Rams defense forced a turnover on downs...

Youngsville, LA · 9d

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2 Your Town New Roads: NFL linebacker Patrick Queen's family turns fishing passion into local business

NEW ROADS — For more than a year and a half, local anglers in New Roads haven't had to drive all the way to Baton Rouge to stock up on tackle and gear. They just head over to Patrick Queen All Pro Fishing and Supplies. The store in New...

New Roads, LA · 9d