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Lafayette Little League Sends Two Teams to State
Two teams from the Lafayette Little League have advanced to their respective State Tournaments. The league offered softball for the first time this season. Big congratulations should go to the league as their 10U All-Star team advanced to the State Tournament as the District 2 Champions for the first time ever.
Acadiana High has hired its new basketball coach away from a district rival
It’s not hard for Ahmad Onezime to reflect on the days when he envisioned himself — ball in hand — being a difference-maker on and off the basketball court. And in that vision, Onezime recalls doing things that impacted the lives of many people and ultimately brought what he believes to be “much deserved attention” to the Acadiana area in terms of high school basketball.
Locals Going For Gold In Transplant Games of America
Mark Nelson, Transplant Recipient and Transplant Games of Acadiana Athlete, stopped by First at Four to share how locals are headed to Birmingham, Alabama to represent Team Louisiana and bring awareness to organ donation. Tags. Localnow.
Lafayette Hornet Volleyball Camp announced for young players
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette Hornet Volleyball Camp is set to offer an exciting opportunity for young girls entering third through sixth grades in the 2024-25 school year. This camp is designed to teach the basic skills of volleyball and the essential concepts needed to play the game effectively. The camp, scheduled for Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., will be held at the Lafayette High School gym, located at 160 NE Hornet Dr., in Mayo. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and practice to develop their volleyball abilities in a supportive and fun environment. Registration is open until Friday, July 5, and ca.
Reigning Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year Mihyia Davis Transferring to Texas Tech
The 2024 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns outfielder Mihyia Davis has announced her intentions to transfer to Texas Tech. Of course, that is also the new university for former UL head coach Gerry Glasco. Cajuns fans knew it was only a matter of...
Lafayette trampoline gymnast qualifies for second straight Olympics
MINNEAPOLIS (KLFY) — Lafayette gymnast Allaksei Shostak has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Shostak was selected to represent the United States in men’s Trampoline Gymnastics at the 2024 USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling National Championships held in Minneapolis. His teammate and two-time Olympian Nicole Ahsinger...
Iota Wins 2nd Annual Gridiron Football Tri-Parish 7v7 Tournament at St. Edmund
The second annual Gridiron Football Tri-Parish 7v7 Tournament was held at St. Edmund High School on Wednesday, June 19th. Once again, the tournament turned out to be a great event featuring 18 teams including Opelousas, Marksville, Acadiana Christian, Berchman’s Academy, St. Edmund, Ville Platte, Mamou, Westminster Christian Academy, Opelousas Catholic, Iota, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (ARCA), Northwest, Jeanerette, Sacred Heart, Westminster Christian Academy (Opelousas), Port Barre, and JS Clark.
Ex-Teurlings standout outfielder 'big on sacrificing my body' for Cane Cutters
Bennett Mittelsteadt doesn't shy away from taking chances. The Acadiana Cane Cutters outfielder, known for his defensive prowess, has an interesting philosophy toward baseball and life. "I'm not here for a long time," he said. "I'm here for a good time. To do that, you have to do the cool...
Youngsville Residents’ Achievements in Olympic Trampoline Gymnastics
YOUNGSVILLE, LA (June 30, 2024) – Mayor Ken Ritter invites everyone to celebrate the significant achievements of a couple of their residents and community. Aliaksei Shostak was selected to represent the USA in Men’s Trampoline Gymnastics for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Aliaksei previously competed in...
All-Star softball team competes in tournament
The DeQuincy Pony League 8U girls softball team competed down in Kaplan last weekend in All-Star action. The tournament did not conclude until Monday due to rain on Sunday. DeQuincy 8U Girls Eunice tourney results: Vs Ville Platte L 3-20 Vs Ville Platte Red Hots L 9-12 Vs Jennings W 10-3 Vs Ville Platte Red Hots L 2-13.
Canal Street Chronicles welcomes new writer
Hello! My name is Shawn Offord, and I am a 22-year-old mass communications major from Opelousas, Louisiana, currently a senior at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I can’t wait to start contributing to Canal Street Chronicles, writing about my favorite sports team the New Orleans Saints. I have...
Future 50: Footage of Top247 QB and Notre Dame commit Noah Grubbs
BRADENTON, Fla. — 247Sports was on-site in the Sunshine State for the annual Future 50 elite prospect camp. Many of the nation's top underclassmen from the class of 2026 were in Florida for a couple of days to workout, play some 5-on-5 flag football, meet with the media, and more.
Two former Cajun golfers win tourney in Abbeville
Two former UL-Lafayette golfers teamed up to tear up the Southern Oaks Country Club course this past weekend. Matt Weber and Jake Marler shot a two-day score of 113 to win the championship flight of the two-man scramble. They beat out 11 other two-man teams in the championship flight. Weber,...
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