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Class 4A All-State Baseball, Softball Teams Announced by LSWA
By Chris Singleton | Written for the LSWA Vandebilt Catholic’s baseball and softball teams enjoyed memorable runs this season. The Terriers were the Division II select state runner-up in baseball, and the Lady Terriers added to their state record total of 17 state championships with their third in a row. For their success, Vandebilt swept…
Read MoreRockett Launch: Live Oak senior caps powerlifting career in record fashion
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The persona surrounding Live Oak senior Dylan Rockett is one of fearlessness. Two weeks away from stepping out of his comfort zone, the two-time state champion powerlifter will board an airplane for the first time and compete in his first out-of-state meet. “I’ve never flown before,” Rockett said. “I’m…
Read MoreOh, Baby: PJP’s Maureen Homburg hopes to return after son’s birth
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Wyatt August Bupp arrived on Thursday healthy and happy. The 7-pound, 8-ounce baby boy, measuring 20 inches in length, created the possibility for a speedy return to the sideline for his mother. That was at least the hope of Pope John Paul II girls soccer coach Maureen Homburg, who…
Read MoreStatewide Crusade: Brother Martin soccer building for breakthrough
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Brother Martin won two Division I state playoff games last year in coach Matthew Millet’s first season. The Crusaders created quite a stir on campus with their first quarterfinal in five years, traveling to arch-rival Jesuit. Because of a rare snowstorm cancelling their district showdown, the Crusaders went in…
Read MoreLHSAA Annual Convention Postponed Due to Winter Weather
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has announced the postponement of its Annual Convention, originally scheduled for January 28–29, due to anticipated winter weather conditions across the state. In a release from the LHSAA, an expected ice storm and hard freeze with safety concerns and travel challenges for member schools prompted the decision. The convention…
Read MoreOne Track Mind: Lafayette’s Ron Baillargeon honored for success, contributions
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The first six LHSAA state girls outdoor track and field championships were part of the fuel Lafayette High coach Ron Baillargeon burned to set ablaze his coaching career. “When I took over, I didn’t like losing,” he said. “We were getting smashed at track meets the first year.” The…
Read MoreClosing the Gap: A year after a stunning semifinal defeat, No. 2 Iowa rebounded with undefeated season
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor One minute, 18 seconds separated Iowa High from its first state championship appearance in the Caesars Superdome. The Yellow Jackets played from behind during the majority of their Division II non-select state semifinal at Franklinton in 2024, finally tying the game at 29-all with 3:22 remaining when Reed Dupre…
Read MoreWill and Skill: East Ascension Offensive Tackle Brysten Martinez has embraced expanded role
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Parish rival Dutchtown had gotten to within three points of East Ascension with 10 minutes to play in last Thursday’s District 5-5A contest. The Spartans, in a three-way tie for the district lead with Dutchtown and Denham Springs, picked up a pair of first downs on the ground when…
Read MoreThe Extra Point: Football Tidbits & More from week 9
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD | POWER RATINGS | DISTRICT STANDINGS Air Delafield North DeSoto quarterback Luke Delafield reached a major milestone Friday night, surpassing 10,000 career passing yards in the Griffins’ 63–49 shootout win over previously undefeated Loyola. The 9-0 Griffins look to complete a perfect regular season next week against Bossier. The Perfect Seasons 15 teams look to…
Read MoreWeek 8: GeauxPreps names Football Players of the Week
Byrd’s Christian Maxie turned in a record-breaking performance to power the Yellow Jackets past Benton, 49-40. The junior accounted for all seven of Byrd’s touchdowns, racking up 341 yards on 32 carries with six rushing scores and adding a 39-yard touchdown pass for good measure. On the defensive side, Hannan’s Greyson Dupre was all over…
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