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News Archives in February 2014

Dabney’s last-second shot sends Lady Cats to 5A Semifinals

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  • 2/27/14 9:35pm

They started out in a 15-6 hole, and they finished cutting down the nets at R.K. Smith Middle School. All in a night’s work for the Destrehan girls basketball team who pulled out a dramatic 57-55 comeback victory over Walker to advance to the 5A state semifinals. “I told the girls the whole way that we had it, they just had to believe in themselves.” said Destrehan coach Angi Butler. ... Keep Reading

Destrehan places two in semifinals

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  • 2/22/14 3:42am

Destrehan has placed a pair of wrestlers into the LHSAA State Tournament at the Ponchartrain Center in Kenner. The highest seed in the River Parishes heading into the tourney Rae Juan Marbley the No. 2 seed at 220 lbs advanced with a bye and back-to-back pins. Last season Marbley finished third. Joining him in the semifinals will be teammate David Thompson, the No. 5 seed at 195 lbs upset No. 4 seed Brother Martin’s Joshua Tapia. The Wildcats... Keep Reading

Destrehan’s Nette 1st female wrestler to win at states

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  • 2/21/14 3:04pm

Destrehan's Abbey Nette has made history at the Louisiana State Wrestling Tournament becoming the first female to register a win in Division I when she pinned Spencer Cormier of Lafayette in a consolation match in the 138 pound weight class. More to come from both Destrehan and Hahnville. Keep Reading

River Parish players provide talent to smaller out-of-state colleges

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  • National Signing Day
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  • 2/5/14 12:56pm

While much of the focus on National Signing Day is on the big-time programs, smaller out-of-state schools continue to give River Parish players a chance to further their education while getting a chance to continue to play college football. A total of 19 players from the River Parishes on Wednesday signed to play at programs from out of state at the Football Championship Subdivision or below. Those numbers are high even by recent River Parish standards. ... Keep Reading

River Parishes again supply quality, quantity to colleges

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  • National Signing Day
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  • 2/5/14 9:30am

The River Parishes provided its usual level of quality to colleges on National Signing Day but the area also boasted its customary quantity as well. Five players from River Parish teams signed Wednesday with major college programs. Two came from Destrehan as quarterback Donovan Isom signed with Utah and linebacker Rae Juan Marbley with Tulane. East St. John defensive lineman Daren Williams will join Marbley at Tulane. Hahnville punter-kicker Craig Ford inked with the University... Keep Reading