5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (199+ words) theadvocate.com Erath's Landon DeRouen (11) breaks a tackle during the Bobcats' road win over Vermilion Catholic on Friday. Week 1 of the high school football season provided some impressive statistical showings across the Acadiana area. Here's your chance to make your…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (25+ words) The Advocate Linebacker Jake St. Andre (44) during UL football fall camp at the practice fields on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Lafayette, La.....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (798+ words) St. Thomas More safety Landen Ortte, shown here trying to tackle Cecilia's Braylon Calais, is among the top defensive backs in the Acadiana area. The secondary is the last line of defense, with many teams regularly using five defensive backs…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (762+ words) Dunham quarterback Elijah Haven looks for a receiver against Lafayette Christian in a semifinal playoff game on Dec. 5. Quarterback is one of the most exciting and important positions in football. The Baton Rouge area will feature several new faces under…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (874+ words) Catholic tight end Jude Chamberlain (8) stretches while trying to make the catch against U-High in the first quarter on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Catholic High tight end Jude Chamberlain (8) celebrates with running back Justin Batiste (1) and quarterback Turner…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (520+ words) Carencro High assistant coach Derrick Franchak participated in the battle for The Crying Towel at the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Football Jamboree luncheon for the first time a year ago. Although he prepared for the opportunity, he didn’t get the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (484+ words) Ascension Christian went 6-5 last season and made the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The Lions return several key players, but the success of most teams usually is a result of solid QB play. Insert senior Taylor Painter, a first-year…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (664+ words) When Tulane’s defense takes the field against Duke in its season opener, a St. Augustine High alum will start at outside linebacker. It is not totally clear which one, though. For most of preseason camp, Purple Knights products Jah’rie Garner…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (247+ words) Southern Lab has tapped Kirkland King to be the school’s next boys basketball coach. The Kittens announced the move Saturday in a news release. King is an alumnus of Southern Lab. “It is truly an honor as well as a…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago   (33+ words) The Advocate - Rb Trey Holly (no. 6) De Jordyn Dickerson (no. 5) S Herman Brist The Southern Jaguars battled the afternoon heat at A.W. Mumford Stadium for a Saturday pract…...