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How Vandebilt Catholic softball overcame slow start, rematches to win state-record title
Vandebilt Catholic has one of the best high school softball programs in LHSAA history. However, that doesn't mean the Terriers always live up to their high expectations. VCHS had 14 state titles to its name entering this season, but it hadn't won any in a decade. In fact, before 2024, the Terriers had been to state twice since that 2014 championship, losing to Archbishop Hannan in the semifinals two years ago and losing a heartbreaker to Buckeye...
12-year-old gymnast from Gray rebounds from back injury, places fourth in regionals
A 12-year-old gymnast from Gray rebounded from a back injury in October to beat all her personal bests and place fourth for Louisiana in regionals. Brianna Pittman represented Louisiana at the 2024 USA Gymnastics Region 8 Xcel Regional Championships over the weekend at the Greenville Convention Center 1 in South Carolina. Pittman placed fourth overall with a score of 38.1, and Louisiana placed third with a score of 153. ...
Who's going to Sulphur? LHSAA quarterfinal updates for Houma- and Thibodaux-area baseball
The Houma- and Thibodaux-area had three high school baseball teams make it to the LHSAA baseball quarterfinals, and at least one was guaranteed to make it to Sulphur as two of them played each other. Two of those three teams made it to state, with one eliminated. Here's how the Houma- and Thibodaux-area fared in this week's playoff baseball: ...
Kyren Lacy- The New Leader of the LSU Receivers
In 2023, Thibodaux, Louisiana native Kyren Lacy caught 30 of Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels's 236 completions and racked up 558 yards with seven touchdowns. He ranked third on the team in receiving yards and touchdown receptions, but his 18.60 yards per catch average led the team (with 30 or more catches), and was better than Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, Jr. who were both 2024 first-round NFL draft picks.
Vandebilt Catholic baseball outlasts E.D. White, heads to state for fourth straight year
Anytime E.D. White and Vandebilt Catholic meet in any sport, anticipation is high. Add the allure of the LHSAA baseball playoffs and the high stakes of the winner going to state, and it's no surprise that thousands of fans turned out to Calvin Buxton Field at Harold Haydel Park Thursday through Saturday for the quarterfinal series between the two rivals. ...
Get 2024 high school football schedules for Houma- and Thibodaux-area teams here
High school football season in Louisiana is still four months away, but it's never too early to look ahead. All 13 Houma- and Thibodaux-area high school football teams announced their schedules in late April. Before the season gets underway, here's every Houma- and Thibodaux-area football schedule for the 2024 season: Some of these schedules...
Three Houma Christian School athletes sign letters of intent to play college sports
Three Houma Christian School athletes officially took the next step in their careers Thursday morning when they signed to play college sports in a ceremony at the school. Jozie Lovell got the ceremony started when she signed to play college soccer at John Melvin University. "I just want to thank God," Lovell said. "I...
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