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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...
KLFY.com
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
mikefarrellsports.com
The Portal’s Most Wanted: Brent Gordon Jr.
A couple of years ago it may have seemed odd to highlight a player as a possible transfer candidate, but in 2026 it is just a sign of the times. This season I will highlight young players outside of the P4 whose performance on the field will catch the attention of the elite.
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,...
theadvocate.com
Special teams playing a huge role in success for Lafayette Christian
Lafayette Christian was banking on its defense being a strength early on in the season. And rightfully so, considering the experience the Knights returned on that side of the football. In time, the Knights were confident the offense would become a strength once it gelled. What coach Matt Standiford didn’t...
espnsouthwestlouisiana.com
LSWA Polls after Week 7
Others receiving votes: Barbe 20, Destrehan 16, John Curtis 9, Northshore 6, Acadiana 5, West Monroe 3, Haughton 2, Thibodaux 1. Others receiving votes: Cecilia 22, Salmen 11, St. Michael 8, Plaquemine 3, Tioga 1. Class 3A. School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank. 1. St. Charles (11) 6-1 132 1.
Teche News
Briscoe taking role of lead ballcarrier for Bulldogs
Cecilia – A shift from H-back to running back for Deondre Briscoe has worked out well for both the Cecilia High football team and the senior speedster. Briscoe has taken on the role of being the team’s lead ballcarrier with 100 rushes for 697 yards, both team highs through six games, and nine touchdowns for the Bulldogs (6-2 overall, 2-0 district).
theadvocate.com
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,...
theadvocate.com
Surging Teurlings Rebels not your typical 1-6 football team
The football season hasn't gone as well as Teurlings Catholic hoped it would, but that hasn’t stopped the Rebels from continuing to fight. You are what your record says you are, but the 1-6 Rebels have remained competitive. “When you look at our schedule, if you just look at...
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MHS 2026 Homecoming Court announced
Mamou High announces its 2026-2027 Homecoming Court. Shown, top row to bottom row, L to R: Top Row- Tamryn Semien, Isabella Marcantel, Charleigh Aguillard, Madison Lebouef, Autumn Martel, Baiya Doucet, and Da’Nyzsha Thomas; Bottom Row- Shayla Wilson, Naomi Wilson, Olivia LaHaye, Jasmine Noel, Lily Marcantel, and Brooklyn Brown. Homecoming ceremonies will be held Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. Crowning will be held at halftime of the football game against Eunice High School. A pep rally will be held earlier that day at 10 a.m., and a parade will begin at 5 p.m. that afternoon.
theadvocate.com
Notre Dame’s rushing attack now leaning heavily on unexpected source
Heading into the season, Notre Dame junior Braxton Meche was expected to provide change-of-pace depth behind senior tailback William Lavergne. Lavergne, who led the charge at fullback last year for an offense that produced the area's leading rusher in Joachim Bourgeois, has battled injuries, which thrust Meche into a more prominent role.
theadvocate.com
Undefeated since 2019: UL water ski team claims 7th straight national title
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team won its seventh consecutive Division I national championship, bringing its total to 13 titles. The team claimed the title at the Syndicate 2026 National Collegiate Water Ski Association National Championships, held Oct. 15-17 in Rio Linda, California.
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Stars of the Night for Week 7 of Acadiana area high school football
Week 7 scoreboard with scores, reported stats, games stories, etc. The Knights quarterback hit big plays in the second half to help LCA blow past Franklin, tossing four touchdown passes on 14-of-21 passing for 183 yards. Hills also ran for 26 yards on six carries. Justin Williams, Southside. After a...
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Troy falls to Louisiana 33-6 despite second-half touchdown
LAFAYETTE, LA. (WSFA) - Troy struggled to find its offensive rhythm Saturday, falling 33-6 to Louisiana after the Ragin’ Cajuns built a 19-point halftime lead and continued to pull away in the second half. Louisiana took advantage of an early Troy punt mishap to open the scoring. After a...
Seattle ON Tap
Troy's 55-Point Offense Got Only SIX Against Louisiana, and These Numbers Are Hard to Ignore
trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Louisiana football’s defense absolutely shut down Troy in Week 7, holding the Trojans to a season-low 6 points in a dominant 33-6 victory on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Ragin’ […]
The Daily Advertiser
Vote now for The Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-18)
The weather in Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas may be cooling down, but things continue to heat up on the court, field and on the track across high school sports. With more primetime matchups happening this past week across the 337, that means it’s time to vote for the next Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week. With fall high school sports underway, here are six athletes who had top performances in their respective sports from Oct. 12 - 18. 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) Landyn Craft, football, St. Thomas More: Craft was locked in during the Cougars’ big-time district matchup against Barbe in Week 7. The senior running back rushed for three touchdowns, leading STM’s rushing attack to a 35-14 victory over the Bucs. Addisyn Derouen, girls volleyball, Catholic-N.I.: Derouen reached a new milestone in her career this past week, notching her 1,000th dig. The senior libero averages three digs per set as a core part of the Panthers' attack, helping them to a 21-3 overall record so far