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Lutcher shows offs offensive versatility to take down Donaldsonville on Friday
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (538+ words) Lutcher head coach Dwain Jenkins coaches against Liberty Magnet, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at BREC’s Olympia Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Lutcher used a multifaceted offensive performance from multiple players to roll to a 57-20 victory against Donaldsonville at Floyd Boutte Memorial Stadium…...
How Marshall Faulk is motivating Southern players to ‘make a name for themselves’ vs. No. 22 Houston
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (963+ words) Southern enters every game expecting to win. That mentality applies to other Southwestern Athletic Conference teams and in its upcoming matchup against No. 22 Houston (1-0) at 6 p.m. on Saturday at TDECU Stadium in Houston. “All of that FBS, FCS, it doesn't matter,…...
SWAC Power Rankings Week 2: 1st big shift of season comes after Labor Day Classic
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (993+ words) Southern running back Trey Holly (6) is tackled immediately after making a catch by Prairie View A&M Panthers linebacker Matthew Moore (39) during the Southern University vs. PrairieView A&M football game at A.W. Mumford Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025. As Week 2 arrives…...
Who was the Baton Rouge area high school athlete of the week for Aug. 30-Sept. 5? Vote now.
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (259+ words) This past week delivered a number of impressive performances in football and volleyball. Which of them was the best? Here's your chance to make your vote count and choose The Advocate Baton Rouge Area Athlete of the Week. The poll…...
Photos: UL vs. Lamar Football Game Saturday
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (589+ words) UL defeated Lamar 38-7 in the opening game of the 2926 football season at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. UL football head coach Michael Desormeaux leads the team has they arrive for their game against Lamar during Cajun Walk at Our Lady…...
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1+ week, 11+ hour ago (24+ words) The Advocate Springfield coaches address the team after a 48-8 win over Collegiate Baton Rouge on Thursday, Sept. 3....
A quick start proved key for East Ascension-Warren Easton winner
1+ week, 1+ day ago (536+ words) East Ascension head coach Brock Matherne reacts to a call during the game against Denham Springs, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at East Ascension Spartan Stadium in Gonzales, LA. A fast start to any game is always appreciated by any football team, especially…...
Photos: Ascension Catholic defense stifles Episcopal in shutout victory
1+ week, 1+ day ago (44+ words) Ascension Catholic shutout Episcopal 36-0 for the week 1 win at Floyd Boutte Memorial Stadium on Thursday, September 4, 2026 in Donaldsonville. Ascension Catholic shutout Episcopal 36-0 for the week 1 win at Floyd Boutte Memorial Stadium on Thursday, September 4, 2026 in Donaldsonville....
Check out which Baton Rouge area schools made the LSWA preseason prep football poll
1+ week, 5+ day ago (603+ words) The Baton Rouge area is heavily represented in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association preseason prep football poll. In Class 5A, District 4-5A features three schools in the top 10. Catholic-BR is third in the rankings, just behind Ruston and Edna Karr. Zachary and…...
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2+ week, 4+ hour ago (31+ words) The Advocate The Titan Aerobatic Team perform in their AT-6 Texans during the Thunder Over Louisiana air show at Chennault Airport on Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Lake Charles, La.....