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St. Augustine and Shaw played a jamboree that had several long touchdown plays
St. Augustine senior Liondel Caston, sophomore Ray’Quan Williams and freshman Jaelle Noble each scored a touchdown as the Purple Knights defeated Shaw 20-7 in a jamboree contest Friday at Memtsas Stadium. The three explosive touchdowns each made an impression on first-year head coach Robert Valdez. He referred to Caston...
New Orleans Airport Blasts LSU Fight Song as Fans Board Planes
LSU fans are flocking to Las Vegas on Labor Day Weekend to see the Tigers take on USC, and one Louisiana airport set the mood as fans lined up to board their plane. The airport in New Orleans blasted the LSU Fight Song throughout the facility as fans boarded planes to head out west, and as you may imagine fans felt the excitement.
Referee shortage could lead to prep football game cancellations
“So if you look at the population of the New Orleans area–Jefferson Parish, Orleans, and the Northshore–it’s only 160 people officiating high school football,” Eddie Allemore, assigner for the New Orleans Football Officials Association, said.
District 9-5A filled with schools that ‘could be a final two or final four team in the playoffs’
Edna Karr will try for a third consecutive District 9-5A championship while the addition of perennial power Warren Easton only toughens the eight-team football district that is said to be the strongest in the state. Among other schools in the district, Rummel and John Curtis won state championships within the...
LSU fans head to Vegas for Labor Day kickoff game
KENNER, La. (WVUE) - Many LSU fans hit the road to Las Vegas on Thursday to see the Tigers take on LSU in the Vegas kickoff classic. Those travelers joined huge crowds leaving New Orleans to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. The airport says many people will be...
A South Plaquemines senior delivered a strong jamboree performance against Chalmette
The second leg of Friday’s jamboree doubleheader at Bobby Nuss Stadium featured South Plaquemines against the host team Chalmette. Class 2A South Plaquemines appeared to have a tough task on their hands in the jamboree against 5A Chalmette, but the smaller school came away with a 26-7 win. “I...
Privateers Impress in the Battle for New Orleans
MEN'S RESULTS (PDF) | WOMEN'S RESULTS (PDF) MEN'S RESULTS (TFRRS) | WOMEN'S RESULTS (TFRRS) NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans cross country teams got off to an impressive start on Friday night at the Battle for New Orleans at Lake Oaks Park. The Privateer women got their...
College football is back: How to watch LSU, Tulane, Southern
College football returned last weekend, but now Louisiana teams are in on the action. Why it matters: The flashiest matchup this weekend takes the LSU Tigers to Las Vegas for their season opener against USC. Zoom in: With Heisman winner Jayden Daniels' exit last season, all eyes will be on...
Big plays proved to be the difference in the Rummel-St. Paul's jamboree
St. Paul's jamboree game against Rummel on Aug. 30 was the type of performance most teams expect from their final preseason contest. There were some bright spots for the Wolves in the 17-10 loss, along with a handful of problems that still need to be addressed before the regular season.
Cougars Outlasted by Knights in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA - In their second five set match in as many days, the Cougars were unable to withstand their own mistakes as they would fall 3-2 to the (RV) Marian University Knights. The Cougars will finish play in the Big Easy Blastoff tomorrow with two more matches against...
Saints announce the beneficiaries for their 2024 50/50 Raffles
The New Orleans Saints have announced the beneficiaries for their 2024 50/50 Raffles. WEEK 4: Team Gleason (RivALS Game) Over the past eight years, the 50/50 Raffle has supported various local charities and organizations throughout the Greater New Orleans area. Each home game will spotlight a different beneficiary, with a portion of the raffle ticket sales directly benefiting that week’s featured organization. Additionally, an online-only 50/50 raffle will be held for the annual Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons RivALS game, with a portion of proceeds specifically supporting ALS research.
Edna Karr takes four SEC commitments into quest to achieve ‘ultimate goal’
Edna Karr has an experienced and tested football roster that includes three LSU commitments and another player set to attend Ole Miss. But of greater importance is the desire to get back to the state final for the first time since 2020. Karr has lost twice in the semifinals and...
Two Brother Martin quarterbacks combine for three TDs in jamboree win against John Ehret
Brother Martin quarterbacks Seth Dazet and Hudson Fields combined for three long passing touchdowns as the Crusaders defeated John Ehret 25-13 in a jamboree contest Friday at Memtsas Stadium. Dazet, a senior, threw touchdown passes of 38 and 18 yards to junior Rex Leblanc and the sophomore Fields threw a...
A huge special teams play by Holy Cross sparked a jamboree triumph over Belle Chasse
Friday’s jamboree doubleheader at Bobby Nuss Stadium in Chalmette began with Holy Cross taking on Belle Chasse. Holy Cross started off slow on offense, but they shut out Belle Chasse 22-0 after Luke Appe recovered a blocked punt by Jonah Weir for a touchdown late in the first half that ended up sparking a strong second half.
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