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2024 Preview: Class 5A District 7
Head Coach: Jason Tucker (18th year) 2023 Playoffs: 1st Round beat Ponchatoula HS, and 2nd Round lost to Dutchtown HS. Key players Graduated: WR Rayone Russell Jr, QB Ethan Couvillion, Kicker Jaden Alphonso, DT Clarence Major, Athlete Jahari Banks, OT Keyon Wilson, OL Brendon Herbert, LB Stone Riviere, LB Ricky Smith, and DE Derrick Bennett.
LSU graduates Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth seen in Paris wearing Mount Carmel Academy merch
PARIS, IDF — New Orleans native and Mount Carmel Academy alum, Kristen Nuss and her teammate Taryn Kloth were spotted in Paris wearing Mount Carmel Academy socks. Nuss graduated from Mount Carmel in 2016, where she received many awards and championships before attending Louisiana State University. Kloth and Nuss...
'From the very first moment,' Metairie coach knew Olympics-bound Kristen Nuss was special
Some athletes leave an indelible mark in the memories of their coaches and fans. For instance, the late center field baseball legend Willie Mays; LSU alum and retired center for the Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neil; and retired New Orleans Saints quarterback and soon to be Hall of Fame member Drew Brees.
NOLA Gold drops first-ever playoff game to Chicago Hounds
New Orleans sports fans got to do something Sunday night they've never done before--cheer on their rugby team in a playoff game at home in the Shrine on Airline. But the night didn't end the way the fans--or the team--had hoped.
Four Privateers Named to All-Louisiana Track and Field Teams
NEW ORLEANS – University of New Orleans Track and Field student-athletes John Adesola, Rebecca DeKay, Christopher Murphy, and Evan Pardo have been named All-Louisiana with the release of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's Track and Field awards on Saturday afternoon. Christopher Murphy finished with the longest long jump in...
Sun Belt football coaches have cast their preseason votes. Here's where Ragin' Cajuns stand.
The UL Ragin’ Cajuns were picked to finish third in the Sun Belt West this season behind a contingent of five players recognized on the 2024 All-Sun Belt Preseason football team. The league’s announcement came Monday on the eve of the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Football Media Days held...
Tulane looking for the “best” from their players
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Tulane is coming off back-to-back double-digit win seasons, but that doesn’t impress the sportsbooks. They installed the Wave’s over/under win total at 7.5 games, and Memphis is the favorite to win the AAC. That’s no problem to head coach Jon Sumrall. “I might...
VIDEO REPORT: Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans has strong ties to Olympic sailing
MIAMI — The Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans is home to four U.S. Sailing Olympic medalists including Gilbert Gray who in 1932 won a Gold Medal in Los Angeles in the Star Class, G. Shelby Friedrichs Jr. won Gold in the Dragon Class in Mexico City, 1968 and most recently, John C. Lovell who received a Silver Medal in Athens in 2004 as well as numerous other national and international champions.
Tulane Green Wave’s Jon Sumrall Backs 12-Team College Football Playoff Expansion
Tulane coach supports the new 12-team College Football Playoff, highlighting the opportunity it offers Group of 5 teams to secure a playoff spot. The new playoff format guarantees a playoff berth for the top five ranked conference champions, with one spot reserved for a Group of 5 champion. Two years...
Tulane Swimming and Diving Program Adds Coach Campbell with Lindenwood and Championship Coaching Experience
Tulane University's swimming and diving program, led by head coach Amanda Caldwell, has welcomed Canaan Campbell as the new assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Lindenwood University and Parkway Swim Club. Lindenwood University finished second with the men and third with the women in...
WDSU Editorial: 2024 Paris Olympics
Next weekend, the world will come together for the Olympics. More than 10,000 athletes will compete in Paris, including more than 500 from the United States of America. While showcasing incredible athletic ability, Olympians share common values — striving for excellence, demonstrating respect, and celebrating friendship. The goal of...
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