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2024 Preview: Class 5A District 8
Head Coach: Shelly Vedros (3rd year) Key Players Graduated: DE Shane Williams, RB/WR Porter Zeringue, LB/RB Ryan Naquin, WR Mason Sherrill, LB Kendall Liner, QB Makia Slayton,. Team Outlook: “We are going to be a lot better. We have leadership with our seniors group. SR’s have experience and we have improved numbers. Three years ago we had 60 players and now we have close to 100 players in the program. I am excited about our team said,” coach Vedros.
'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.
Sportsline Summer Camp: The St. Charles Catholic Comets
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - St. Charles Catholic’s Wayne Stein is entering his fourth season as the school’s head coach and his 21st overall after serving as Frank Monica’s defensive coordinator for 17 seasons. Speaking of the number 17, that’s how many starters the Comets lose from...
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...
Baton Rouge men, women sweep Bragging Rights tournament
When it comes to bragging rights, Baton Rouge bowlers have them for the next year after The National Bowling Association Six-Senate Bragging Rights event at Bowlero Lanes in Kenner. This was the 39th edition of the event, hosted this year by the Jackson (Miss.) Senate, with 305 teams taking part...
Holy Cross works to build on fine season, playoff win
The tradition of Holy Cross football is a strong one. The Tigers were a force for many decades, winning state titles in 1945 and 1963 and reaching title games in 1934, 1949 and 1967. However, it has been a while since Holy Cross has experienced success on a large scale.
FB: East Division Favorite App State Has Nine Preseason All-Sun Belt Picks
FB: East Division Favorite App State Has Nine Preseason All-Sun Belt Picks. Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact/Lead writer: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2024/7/22/football-east-division-favorite-has-nine-preseason-all-sun-belt-picks.aspx. NEW ORLEANS — With App State Football being voted the preseason favorite in the Sun Belt Conference’s East Division and quarterback Joey Aguilar being named the...
The Road Back to New Orleans
As the heat picks up in July and August, the ZHS football team is preparing for the 2024 season. The 2023 Broncos added to the ZHS football legacy with a state runner-up finish that may not match the four 5-A State Championships but will go down as quite memorable. This...
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.
Nicholls’ Colonel Caravan Engages Communities Across the Region
Join in as the Colonel Caravan makes its way to cities across the region, with three upcoming stops. The 2024 Colonel Caravan, hosted by the Colonel Athletic Association, Nicholls Alumni Federation, and Nicholls Foundation, began at Big Mike’s BBQ in Houma in July. This event allows the university to engage with various communities and includes a meet-and-greet with alums, donors, Nicholls coaches, and administrators. The events are open to all alums, donors, and season ticket holders. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and Nicholls giveaways, and it is recommended that they wear business casual attire.
Age of the Sun Belt Dawns, East Division Teams Take Stage on Day 1 at Sun Belt Football Media Days
NEW ORLEANS — Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill sounded like a proud parent on Tuesday when he gave the State of the Conference Address on Day 1 of the 2024 edition of Sun Belt Football Media Days, echoing ESPN’s Bill Connelly’s sentiments that "the Age of the Sun Belt is upon us."
Tulane University Bowling Team Unveils 2024-25 Tournament Schedule featuring Key Athletes and Home Tournament
The Tulane University bowling team, led by head coach Hayley Veitch, unveiled its 2024-25 schedule, featuring eight regular-season events, including hosting the Colonial Lanes Classic in Harahan and the Conference USA Championships for the second consecutive year. The team will also participate in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC) Sectionals in March.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall updates QB battle, says key LB might be out for significant time
ARLINGTON, Texas — Scratch redshirt freshman Darian Mensah off the list of candidates for Tulane’s starting quarterback job. Tulane coach Jon Sumrall, who said he liked what he saw from Mensah in spring practice and listed him as a contender then, admitted Tuesday at American Athletic Conference media days it probably was a two-man competition between Ty Thompson and Kai Horton but would not speculate further.
Meet the Krewe: Men's and Women's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS - Every Tuesday, New Orleans Privateers fans will meet members of the men's and women's 2024-25 basketball krewes. This week features Jah Short, Turk Vincent, Kohen Rowbatham, Shanihya Brown and Aaliyah Ellis. JAH SHORT. Nickname: JAH. Year:. Hometown: Greenville, North Carolina. Birthday: May 16. Previous school: Farmville Central...
Celebrate the Paris Summer Olympics with “Red, White & Bonjour, Y’all” at Le Petit Bleu
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – With the Summer 2024 Paris Olympics around the corner, Commander’s Palace announced a new crêperie, Le Petit Bleu, which is bringing a taste of Paris to New Orleans with a special olympics-themed crêpe. The “Red, White & Bonjour, Y’all” crêpe, embodying...
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