Fishing / Hunting
Fishing for Frankie finds success
A record 44 boats braved the elements August 23, to fish the 8th Annual Fishing for Frankie Memorial Bass Tournament at the old Somme’s Marina in Des Allemands. […]
Sports
Football
Tigers size up major test at home against Jesuit
Hahnville coach Nick Saltaformaggio remembers a struggle last year against Jesuit, which left Hahnville with a 17-0 defeat in 2015 jamboree fare. It’s a night he isn’t keen on seeing repeated as his Tigers prepare to host the Blue Jays once again this season Thursday night—junior varsity kickoff is set for 6 p.m. with the varsity to follow. […]
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. […]
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. […]