Laiche, Veron size up just about right with All-America honors
When Sully Laiche and Evan Veron arrived at Nicholls in 2016, neither was on anybody’s most-wanted list. Four seasons later, Laiche and Veron are on some of the most coveted lists in the country. Laiche, a senior defensive lineman, and Veron, a senior linebacker, both ... Keep Reading
SJH impressive in pool play of Kamara 7 on 7 tournament
METAIRIE - The St. James Wildcats were pretty confident going into the 7 on 7 portion of Alvin Kamara’s Second Annual Youth Football Camp on Saturday at the New Orleans Saints’ practice facility. “I think it’s a great experience,” said Wildcat Tyler Steib. “The team would ... Keep Reading
Big day for St. Charles Catholic signees in baseball, soccer
For four St. Charles Catholic athletes who signed with colleges on Tuesday afternoon, multi-positional and/or multi-sport status was the order of the day. In the case of Nick Lorio, being told he might get a chance to play some in the infield and the outfield, while also ... Keep Reading
Draft provides evenly-matched squads as SCC closes out spring
There was an early run on defenders in the St. Charles Catholic football draft. The Comets concluded spring practice on Tuesday afternoon with an intra-squad scrimmage in which teams were divided up via a player draft. Drafting for the Gold team were defenders Mason ... Keep Reading
Defense sets up offense in St. James’ 28-0 win over McMain
St. James was supposed to be part of a four-game, eight-team “Battle of New Orleans” Spring Game event at Tulane on Saturday. Because of conflicting events including numerous graduations at Tulane, parking was among several concerns so the event was moved at short ... Keep Reading
Rebels ‘exceed expectations’ as RA closes out spring drills
Riverside Academy held an intra-squad game to close out spring practice on Friday, but the entirety of the Rebels’ 10 days of work was more important than any one game, regardless of whether it was against an opponent or not. “I am extremely impressed with our spring, ... Keep Reading
Passing game on display in West St. John-BTW tilt
Big pass plays were the special of the day in West St. John’s Spring Game against visiting Booker T. Washington on Friday night. Each team tossed three touchdown passes in the game. Trenton Grow was on the receiving end of two of the throws while all three touchdown ... Keep Reading
Defense shows its strength in LHS intra-squad Spring Game
The outcome of the opening drive by Lutcher’s first-team offense against the first-team defense set the theme for the Bulldogs’ intra-squad scrimmage Thursday afternoon. The squads were split into two teams. One featured the No. 1 offense and the No. 2 defense. The other ... Keep Reading
ESJ dominant on both sides of ball in 42-6 win over Ellender
Featuring four 10-minute quarters, East St. John’s Spring Game against visiting Ellender on Thursday night was the closest thing to a regular-season game a team can experience. After East St. John’s dominant performance on both sides of the ball in a 42-6 blowout, the ... Keep Reading
LHS’ Smith realizes basketball, Mississippi Coll. is place to be
Jeyla Smith realized the moment she thought she might have a chance to continue her basketball playing days on the collegiate level. “When I reached 1,000 points, that’s when I knew I could play,” said Smith. That came during her junior season at Lutcher a year ago. ... Keep Reading