Football
Early home games could be big for Wildcats’ new starters
Early on this fall, Destrehan fans won’t generally have to go far to see their Wildcats take the gridiron. […]
Sports
Softball
Travel team teammates early commits to Division I softball
Sarah VanEtta, Sarah Boquet and Gina Escude all attend different schools, but the trio of local girls have shown plenty of talent as teammates on the Louisiana Voodoo travel softball team — and that hasn’t gone unnoticed at the next level. […]
Football
Recalling a classic win by unbeaten champs
For the next couple of columns, I’d like to turn back the clock and reminisce about a pair of the most memorable prep football games I’ve had the opportunity to cover, one of them featuring the Hahnville Tigers and one featuring the Destrehan Wildcats, which is where we begin today: we go back to October of 2007 as the eventual undefeated 5A champions hosted East St. John. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Fishing for Frankie set for 8th run of tourney
Eight years ago, a fishing tournament was established to help Luling’s Frankie Champagne during his battle with cancer. Champagne has since passed — the same cannot be said of his name, his memory and the things he stood for. […]
Boys Basketball
Summer play encourages coach as ‘Cats aim to bounce back
Todd Bourg didn’t quite know what to expect when the coach took his Destrehan basketball team to play some live summer ball, given how many new faces would be in his rotation. […]
Football
Early season schedule to again test Hahnville on gridiron
For the first time in three off-seasons with his team, coach Nick Saltaformaggio’s Hahnville Tigers will retain both their offense and defensive systems from the prior season. From that standpoint, the coach believes his team is in better position to hit the ground running in September – in theory. […]
Lifestyles
Mathieu’s story one of redemption, success
The Honeybadger may not care — but he sure is rich. Tyrann Mathieu has had already career to remember, even if the LSU alumnus is just entering his fourth season as a pro. […]
Sports
Tigers look to make leap
Hahnville volleyball coach Mendi Leboeuf likes what she sees from her Lady Tigers during their summer work. It’s easy to understand why. […]
Girls Basketball
Ladycats dominate summer ball, cast eye toward a title run
The Destrehan Ladycats basketball team lost just three games, officially, on the basketball court last season. That very low number may not climb next season if the team’s summer play gives a glimpse into the future. […]