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The Cecilia Bulldogs are focusing on a 2026 season that will showcase their senior class in a historic farewell, with key players stepping up and new leadership emerging.
The Merryville girls basketball team, composed mostly of eighth graders, won their first state title by defeating top‑seeded Midland 49‑46. Junior guard Avery Cournoyer scored 21 points and was named most outstanding player, while the roster features Stormy and Karis Fortenberry. The team now prepares for the pressures of next season.
Mitchell Turner, the nation's No. 55 recruit in the 2027 class, announced his pledge to Ole Miss over Texas, Alabama, LSU and Mississippi State, highlighting a stellar senior season and a dual‑sport prowess.
The University of Tennessee revealed its upcoming men’s basketball schedule, highlighting home matchups against several SEC contenders and a demanding non‑conference slate.
Albert Simien, a top-13 prospect in the 2027 class, will announce his college choice on June 26, with Notre Dame and Texas A&M emerging as the front-runners.
The Oklahoma Sooners, led by Coach Skip Johnson, surged past a daunting schedule to clinch the 2026 national championship, defeating North Carolina 13-2 in a dominant performance that highlighted selfless collaboration and unwavering confidence
From Duke’s 1990 upset of UNLV to the rise of future NBA icons, the 1990s set a benchmark for college basketball that still fuels debates today.
As the official visit season wraps up, the nation’s highest‑rated seniors in the Class of 2027 have announced their college commitments, setting the stage for a new wave of talent on campus this fall.
The latest 247Sports Top 150 for the 2027 class has been released, revealing major movements among the nation's most coveted prospects.
Xavier Sabb, a five-star wide receiver ranked No. 5 nationally, chose Oregon after weighing visits to LSU, Tennessee and other SEC programs, citing the school's early scholarship offer and championship culture.
The 2026 high school football season in Louisiana is set to begin with staggered practice start dates, a series of jamborees in late August, and the first regular‑season games on September 3.
Southeastern Louisiana University has signed four student‑athletes — Yanis Ndjonga, Logan Suber, Jackson Furman and Jaheim Nyam — to strengthen its men’s basketball roster for the 2026‑27 campaign.
Arkansas’ newest defensive tackle, Danny Beale, is navigating the jump from small‑college play to the SEC with a blend of raw power and relentless curiosity.
The Razorbacks will open the 2026‑27 campaign with a trio of in‑state contests, featuring a personal storyline involving Whitley Rogers and her sister‑coach Destinee Rogers, while seeking to improve on a challenging first year under Musick.
After a state championship, announcer Kindall Pruitt revealed his squamous cell carcinoma to his son Jack, using their symbolic handshake and a simple mantra to encourage patients facing adversity.
Nolan Cain, who spent two seasons shaping Texas' recruiting strategy, is moving to Texas A&M to work under head coach Michael Earley, bringing a proven track record of elite talent acquisition.
A youth soccer club in Ascension Parish has won a legal battle that permits continued use of its training complex, while the parish imposes limits on powerful exterior lights to protect nearby residents.
A recent court decision clears the way for a local youth soccer club to keep its training grounds, but the ruling curtails the use of bright lights in the surrounding neighborhood.
Top‑500 prospect Braxton Beaty has elected to attend Louisiana State University rather than enter the 2026 MLB Draft, citing injury recovery and the chance to boost his draft stock.
Emily Meinert, a former collegiate player turned performance specialist, joins Arizona Women's Basketball to blend athletic insight with scientific training.
Braxton Beaty, a top‑500 prospect in the 2026 MLB Draft, will forego the draft this year and join Louisiana State University, where he hopes to recover from Tommy John surgery and sharpen his fastball‑slider arsenal for a future professional career.
A young Louisiana team overcame early-season hurdles, won the state championship in a penalty shootout, and now prepares to represent the state on the national stage.
Spring football workouts have kicked off across Northwest Louisiana, with three local high school programs — Byrd, Logansport and Mansfield — using the offseason to fine‑tune schemes and build chemistry before the fall campaign.
After a gut‑wrenching 2025 playoff exit, the Southside Sharks are channeling their disappointment into a focused offseason program, spotlighting a potent offense led by quarterback Parker Dies and a defense that limited opponents to under 26 points per game.