Rockett 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…

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Oh, 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…

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Statewide 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…

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LHSAA 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…

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One 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…

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The 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…

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Week 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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The Extra Point: Football Tidbits & More from Week 8

by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD | POWER RATINGS | DISTRICT STANDINGS Forfeit Fallout A handful of forfeits impacted the Week 8 slate across Louisiana. Frederick A. Douglass was awarded a forfeit win over Abramson following an LHSAA suspension. Highland Baptist also forfeited its matchup with Ascension Episcopal, citing concerns for the health and well-being of…

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