
Kaston Lewis Commits to Texas Tech, Eyes Back‑to‑Back State Titles
The top 20 prospect in the 2027 class pledged to Texas Tech after a standout year that helped his team capture a state championship.
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The top 20 prospect in the 2027 class pledged to Texas Tech after a standout year that helped his team capture a state championship.

The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Dinner and Auction will take place on August 21 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, featuring former LSU national championship coach Ed Orgeron and current McNeese head coach Matt Viator. The event replaces the Bag Bingeaux tradition and will channel all proceeds toward the McNeese Football program.

McNeese State University’s athletics department has received a federal trademark for the Bayou Bandits® name, cementing its status as a permanent hallmark of the men’s basketball program and a symbol of regional pride.

A recent diagnosis has prompted a wave of support for Kindall Pruitt, the longtime commentator for Sam Houston baseball, with a fundraiser in Lake Charles aiming to ease his medical expenses.

Arizona State University's women's basketball program, fresh off a 24‑win campaign and an NCAA Tournament appearance, has locked in a challenging 2026‑27 schedule that tests its rising talent against top Big 12 rivals.

Lafayette’s Cajundome, freshly upgraded and strategically positioned at the crossroads of I‑10 and I‑49, will host the Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championships once again, promising higher ticket sales, record crowds and a boost for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association reveals a new alignment of championship sites, bringing basketball back to the Cajundome, and moving powerlifting and wrestling to fresh venues across the state.

The Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys' Basketball State Championships, known as "Marsh Madness," will move to the CAJUNDOME in Lafayette starting in March 2027, marking a shift from Lake Charles after more than ten years.

Top baseball prospect Jordin Griffin impressed at the Under Armour Next camp in Baltimore, posting elite testing numbers and reaffirming his desire to compete in both baseball and football at the highest level.

In a battle of the Southland Conference’s elite arms, Chris Oliviet and Eric Nachtsheim delivered complete‑game performances, but the Cowboys could not overcome a 2‑1 deficit.

Bobby Keasler, Hall of Fame coach of McNeese State, died on May 12 at 80. His nine‑year tenure produced four conference titles, a national‑ranked undefeated season and lasting influence on the sport.

Iowa's football team was honored with championship rings after a perfect 14‑0 season, a victory made possible by community support including a jambalaya sale at In‑Laws Restaurant.