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Alyson Habetz settling into UL softball job after choosing staff
Now that her coaching staff is filled, UL softball head coach Alyson Habetz can focus on fielding a team. Coach Habetz is settling into her new job and when I asked about this new, all lady coaching staff, she explained it just happened that way. She wanted people who she could trust and holds the same values.
Louisiana trampolinists heading to Olympic Games in Paris after conquering qualifying process
A pair of Lafayette trampolinists qualified for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Aliaksei Shostak will represent the United States as its male competitor, and Nicole Ahsinger will serve as the alternate for female competitor Jessica Stevens. Shostak, who competed at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, came through under pressure...
Louisiana Announces Contract Extension for Bryan Maggard
(Lafayette, Louisiana) – The University of Louisiana and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Bryan Maggard, have agreed to extend his contract until June 30, 2029, as announced on Tuesday. Since joining the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2017 from the University of Missouri, Maggard has led the department to unprecedented...
Lafayette Cricket Club breaks ground on future space: 'It's a big family'
In the iconic movie "Field of Dreams," Kevin Costner hears a voice from an unseen speaker that urges: "If you build it, he will come." The gist was that if Costner built a baseball diamond in his farm's fields, players would emerge. Sam Presad, captain of the Lafayette Cricket Club, and his teammates are in the process of building their own grounds for future generations of area cricket players.
Louisiana baseball pitcher LP Langevin selected by Kansas City Royals in 2024 MLB Draft
After one stellar season in Lafayette, Louisiana baseball's relief ace is going pro. Right-hander LP Langevin was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Langevin, a Quebec native, came to UL after two seasons at Wabash Valley College in Illinois. In his lone season with the Ragin' Cajuns, Langevin led the Sun Belt Conference with 106 strikeouts, while also allowing the fewest hits (40) and runs (27)...
Troy’s Kole Myers selected 280th in 2024 MLB Draft
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Troy Trojans senior outfielder Kole Myers was selected with the 280th overall pick in the 9th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Myers, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, becomes the 64th pro baseball draft pick in program history and...
WATCH: SEC Commisioner Greg Sankey, State of SEC football and collegiate athletics
Commissioner Greg Sankey of The Southeastern Confernence spoke with the media at SEC Media Days in Dallas. Genesis of Lafayette for the very best buyer experience of a new luxury SUV or sedan. Call them toll free to setup your test drive at 877-856-2961 and tell them TigerBait sent you!
Royal Alexander: With a Great Need for National Unity, the Olympics Approach
It is oppressively hot in most of the U.S. and certainly here in Louisiana. We are also in the midst of an acrimonious presidential race, now exacerbated by the assassination attempt of Pres. Trump (which I will address next week). And then, like a cool breeze on a hot summer day, the 2024 Paris Olympics, slated to run from Jul 26-Aug 11, arrive.
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