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LSU back on track
October 19, 2012 at 4:27 pm
After getting swamped in Gainesville 14-6 by the Florida Gators, the LSU Tigers were backed up against the football wall facing an unbeaten South Carolina team that played the best game of the Steve Spurrier-era defeating Georgia 35-7.

Hahnville senior Sergio Medina was moved to running back two weeks ago and has rejuvenated the Tigers running game. Winning district championship could be only way Tigers make playoffs
October 18, 2012 at 11:24 am
The Hahnville Tigers (2-4, 2-0) have begun to turn their season around, winning the past two games against district opponents after starting the season off 0-4 in non-district play.

Speckled trout in Lake Salvador Speckled trout in Lake Salvador
October 18, 2012 at 11:21 am
Hurricane Isaac caused a lot of problems for residents in south Louisiana, but it has had a positive effect on fishing in the area.

Destrehan defensive lineman Joe Sharp dives in to help make a tackles against John Ehret. Wildcats must limit mistakes to get past East St. John
October 18, 2012 at 11:17 am
For the second straight week, Destrehan allowed a weaker opponent to hang around in the first half due to mistakes before righting the ship in the second half to cruise to a big victory.

Hahnville cornerback Terry Boyd comes down with the first interception of the night. Hahnville capitalizes off opponent’s mistakes
October 12, 2012 at 10:59 pm
The Hahnville Tigers pulled off their second win in a row, and first at home, in a 26-16 victory over district foe East St. John Wildcats to become one of two undefeated teams–the other being Destrehan–in the district.

Destrehan remains undefeated in district Destrehan remains undefeated in district
October 12, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Destrehan remains undefeated in district play after cruising past John Ehret 42-24 on Friday night.


Destrehan receiver Rickey Jefferson makes a grab over the outstretched arms of a Higgins defender. Robicheaux says winless Ehret better team than record indicates
October 11, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Last week’s 41-21 win over Higgins was a milestone of sorts for the Destrehan Wildcats, giving the program their first district win since 2010. But Destrehan’s goal this season isn’t to win a couple of district games. Instead, the team is gunning for the league championship.

Hahnville’s defense played one of their best games of the season as the Tigers picked up their first win of the year against Higgins. Valdin expects big plays, physical game as Tigers battle East St. John
October 11, 2012 at 12:00 pm
The Hahnville Tigers continue district play this Friday against East St. John as they come off their first victory of the season.

Wynrick Smothers threw for 289 yards to lead UCA to big victory over Nicholls State. Former DHS QB leads team to comeback win
October 11, 2012 at 9:28 am
Former Destrehan High School quarterback Wynrick Smothers had an outstanding game Saturday, leading the University of Central Arkansas to a come-from-behind, 34-14 victory over Nicholls State.

View hundreds of photos from Destrehan, Hahnville football games View hundreds of photos from Destrehan, Hahnville football games
October 05, 2012 at 9:12 pm
We have hundreds of photos now available from the Hahnville/Bonnabel game and the Destrehan/Higgins game.

Tailback Sergio Medina runs the ball behind the lead block of fullback Cody Morles. Both had over 100 yards rushing on the night. Tigers pick up first win of season
October 05, 2012 at 10:11 am
The Hahnville Tigers broke their four game losing streak in a 20-19 win over the Bonnabel Bruins in their first district game of the year to improve to 1-4.

Hahnville wins first cross country meet Hahnville wins first cross country meet
October 04, 2012 at 9:28 am
Led by identical twin brothers Beau and Bryce Robinson, the Hahnville High School boys cross country team won their first regular season meet at Vandebilt High School on Sept. 28.

Tigers face toughest foe in Florida
October 04, 2012 at 9:27 am
For the last two weeks the LSU Tigers have not played like a team that could compete for a national championship this season.

Destrehan running back Will Mathews follows his blockers for a nice gain in his team’s loss to Dutchtown. Destrehan’s flourishing offense will be key as district begins
October 04, 2012 at 9:25 am
In back-to-back weeks, Destrehan has put together their best defensive performance of the season against West Jefferson and their best offensive performance in last week’s loss to Dutchtown.

Hahnville’s defense struggled once again last week against McDonogh 35, but the unit can redeem itself by leading the Tigers to a win in their district opener on Friday. Hahnville looks for first win in district opener against Bonnabel
October 04, 2012 at 9:21 am
Last week Hahnville head coach Lou Valdin said none of his teams had ever lost three games in a row–now his team has lost four in a row.

Darius Reynaud had a 105-yard kickoff return for the Titans. Hahnville’s Reynaud sets record in Titan’s win
September 27, 2012 at 9:38 am
It was quite a break out performance for former Hahnville High School standout running back Darius Reynaud this past Sunday. In the Tennessee Titans 44-41 victory over the Detroit Lions in overtime, Reynaud made two crucial plays on special teams to lift his team to an upset win.

Hahnville wide receiver Rickey Preston goes up for a pass. The ball was intercepted by St. Aug. Tigers look to rebound after Valdin’s worst season start
September 27, 2012 at 9:36 am
Hahnville Tigers head football coach Lou Valdin is off to the worst start in his 33 years as a coach.

Destrehan running back LouDonovan Wells rushes for positive yards against West Jefferson. Wildcats try for second upset in as many weeks
September 27, 2012 at 9:34 am
Destrehan picked up a signature win last week by knocking off a ranked West Jefferson squad, but they will need to put together a similar blueprint if they hope to get by Dutchtown on Friday.



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