Boys Basketball
For the love of the game
For Wayne Baloney and A.M. Charles, providing an opportunity for young men to play a sport that they love was an easy endeavor. […]
Sports
Cheerleader / Dance Team
Football/cheerleader registration open
Destrehan Booster Club is accepting football and cheerleader registration at this time for the up coming season. […]
Baseball
Team Louisiana shines at National Special Olympics
In early July, the city of Ames, Iowa landed the role as host for the 2006 National Special Olympic Games, and this first ever event gave many talented athletes the opportunity to become a part of history by representing Louisiana in a variety of competitions. […]
Boys Basketball
Montgomery makes his mark at Samford University
Life for Trey Montgomery has changed tremendously since he left the halls of Destrehan High School in May of 2005. His first year at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama gave him a better opportunity to see what life will require from him to be successful. […]
Lifestyles
Renaissance man
At first glance, Douglas Jeffery Gilder, may appear to be different than everyone else. DJ who was diagnosed with autism at age 2 ½, does face challenges that most would find hard or impossible to overcome. But this exceptional athlete does not let those challenges stand in his way. […]
Lifestyles
Local track athlete makes his mark
When Avery Sorapuru walked onto Southeastern Louisiana University’s track team, “He wasn’t very good,” said SLU’s Head Track Coach Sean Brady. […]
Girls Basketball
Eugene starts and shines as a freshman
Amber Eugene is learning how different life is as a college athlete. The 5’7” point guard from St. Rose has just finished her first season as a college basketball player. […]
Sports
Running for glory
The St. Charles Striders are making headlines once again as they are scheduled to leave for the AAU Junior Olympics in Norfolk, Virginia on July 29 and return on August 6. When asked if this trip would be a welcome vacation, Coach Ulysses Frontha said, “It’s work for the coaches as usual. […]
Sports
Swimming along
The Mimosa Swim Team traveled to Ormond Country Club to take on their third competitor of the season Wednesday, June 21. […]