Jack Bech honors brother, his faith with youth football camp approach BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer 2 hrs ago NFL receiver Jack Bech returned to his alma mater to host the inaugural Seven to Heaven youth football camp on Saturday morning.
Enthusiasm level around UL baseball these days worlds ahead of a year ago BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Jun 19, 2026 One year after a June filled with uncertainty and disbelief, the mood around the UL baseball program these days is significantly more upbeat.
Former UL sack specialist takes over as New Iberia's head coach BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Jun 17, 2026 Zi'Yon Hill-Green hit the ground running.
Former Jacksonville State pitcher Jackson Evers looking to end career in big way at UL BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Updated Jun 17, 2026 Coming off a 48-15 season at Jacksonville State, senior right-hander pitcher Jackson Evers was looking for the best situation to finish out his collegiate career.
New Kaplan coach thrilled about landing spot after unexpected musical chairs BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Jun 16, 2026 Coming off the shortest stint of his career, veteran football coach Vinnie Bullara said he thinks he's found a permanent home at Kaplan High School.
+3 Former St. Thomas More and UL wide receiver appreciating every experience with New York Giants BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Jun 15, 2026 Former St. Thomas More and UL wide receiver and special teams standout Dalen Cambre is having the time of his life.
Teurlings head coach takes top girls' coaching honors on the Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro track team By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Teurlings Catholic track and field coach Kelly LaMaison didn’t have lofty expectations for the program going into the season.
Northwest head coach takes top boys' coaching honors on the Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro track team By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Northwest High School boys track and field coach Leon Citizen has been leading the school's track and field program for eight years.
Highland Baptist's senior distance runner caps stellar career with top track honors on All-Metro boys' team By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Going into the outdoor track and field season, Highland Baptist star Tyler Blissett had enjoyed enough success to make him a household name.
Lafayette Christian's senior named Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro girls' most outstanding field performer By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 The number of participants for the Lafayette Christian girls track and field program wasn’t what coach Brad Sievers would have liked it to be.
Teurlings' junior named the Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro Girls' Most Outstanding Track Performer By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Teurlings Catholic junior Abigail Leger enjoyed quite a year.
UNO signee named the Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro boys' most outstanding field performer By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Before his senior season, Justin Suire knew what it was like to be a state champion.
Cane Cutters building some momentum early in TCL season BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Updated Jun 12, 2026 A little more than a week into the season, the Acadiana Cane Cutters are ascending the standings in the Texas Collegiate League.
UL baseball nabs talent from transfer portal, including several players from Sun Belt rivals BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 The UL Ragin' Cajuns continue to build their 2027 baseball roster, and the new players are primarily coming from Sun Belt competitors.
Ferriday wide receiver likes UL's straight forward approach to recruiting BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Updated Jun 11, 2026 The first round of official visits for UL football yielded three new commitments, and the opportunity for wide receiver Robert Taylor, an April pledge, to celebrate with his future teammates.
Celebrated UL golfer's big season results in All-American recognition BY DAN MCDONALD | Special to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Jun 10, 2026 A magical season continued Wednesday for UL star Malan Potgieter after he received two of the highest honors in collegiate golf.
Westminster's talented two-way standout enjoying recruiting process BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Jun 10, 2026 One of the area's top high school football players is closing in on a decision for college.
Kevin Foote: Would moving in fence at UL baseball's Russo Park produce more wins? BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 UL baseball coach Matt Deggs began hinting about it publicly in March.
7 Acadiana area prep football players that flashed breakout potential during the spring By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 With high school spring football concluded and scrimmages wrapping up around the Acadiana area, several players have garnered the attention of college coaches while others have established the…
+2 With new point guard, all signs point to UL men’s basketball being deeper in floor leadership BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 As the UL men's basketball program begins its second season under coach Quannas White with the start of summer workouts this week, one thing seems certain: The coaching staff has a lot more po…
Second Marshall transfer pitcher could be bullpen ace for Cajuns BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Updated Jun 6, 2026 Senior right-hander Charlie Krebs is like most pitchers who enter the transfer portal: He'll fill any role his new coaching staff believes is necessary.
UL transfer pitcher couldn't wait to reunite with former pitching coach at Marshall BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Updated Jun 5, 2026 Marshall pitcher Blaine Albright was not angry when his pitching coach Taylor Sandefur left the Thundering Herd for UL last summer.
Boys basketball coach makes short move from Abbeville to North Vermilion BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Jun 4, 2026 "All I want to do is serve the kids."
UL basketball's prep school addition brings athleticism, defensive prowess BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Updated Jun 3, 2026 Even in the transfer portal era, UL coach Quannas White remains steadfast that developing players is the primary mission of his program.
State boys basketball tournament to return to Cajundome in 2027 By Eric Narcisse | Staff writer Updated Jun 2, 2026 The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s boys state basketball tournament will returning to Lafayette and the Cajundome in March 2027 for the first time since 2022.
+4 Kevin Foote: UL baseball's redemption campaign shows the Cajuns can compete in new era BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Updated Jun 2, 2026 When the UL baseball program held its preseason news conference, seniors Andrew Herrmann and Lee Amedee said they were back for the purpose of restoring the Ragin' Cajuns to the level of succe…
UL assistant takes over as new Teurlings Catholic baseball coach BY KEVIN FOOTE | Staff writer Updated Jun 2, 2026 Once the conversations began about UL assistant coach Zach LaFleur potentially filling the opening as Teurlings Catholic's head baseball coach, the decision didn't require a long, agonizing process.
DiBetta connection returns in different form for Wreckin' Rams BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer Updated Jun 2, 2026 The DiBetta-to-DiBetta connection at Acadiana High will resume this fall, which is bad news for opposing defenses.