Ryan Arena, Author at St. Charles Herald Guide

Luling musical prodigy hits the stage

March 10, 2017 Ryan Arena

Kevin Gullage sat at his piano, putting his considerable musical talents on full display. […]

Destrehan’s Ursin proves to be rare kind of prep superstar

March 10, 2017 Ryan Arena

As her team was tied with Barbe in the fourth quarter of the Class 5A state championship game, Destrehan coach Angi Butler turned to an assistant coach and asked if she should be more worried than she was. […]

Wildcats’ seniors find a perfect ending

March 10, 2017 Ryan Arena

Members of the Destrehan Lady Cats’ senior class sat, almost starry-eyed, reflecting on what they’d just accomplished. […]

Destrehan coach leaves a legacy

March 10, 2017 Ryan Arena

When Destrehan head coach Angi Butler walked off the court of Southeastern’s University Center Saturday, she did so riding a 35-game winning streak as a head coach and at least for the time-being, it looks like it could be a while before somebody has a chance to snap it. […]

Former teacher, husband indicted on running meth lab

March 9, 2017 Ryan Arena

Ryan and Kristy Allen, who were arrested in January on allegations of running a meth lab at their Luling home, have been indicted by a grand jury. […]

Destrehan wins thriller to finish undefeated season, capture 5A state championship

March 5, 2017 Ryan Arena

The Destrehan Wildcats are undefeated state champions.

The first state basketball championship in school history was cemented into reality Saturday night, as the No. 3 seeded Wildcats outlasted No. 1 seed Barbe 62-57 in the Class 5A state championship game. […]