Lifestyles
DHS Senior Stories: Love of music helps band captain find balance
Ethan Lanier can almost feel the moment as he speaks about it, the one that inspires him to put music at the center of his life. […]
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Lifestyles
DHS Senior Stories: Photographer picturing big success in the business world
Already known for his eye for photography, Darius Blount also casts an eye toward lofty goals. […]
Football
Wildcats cap spring with strong scrimmage performance on road
At Destrehan, it’s a matter of reloading, almost never rebuilding. The Wildcats entered the spring with a need to address some turnover on both sides of the ball, but a heralded group of young players showed their ability during the team’s 10 days of spring practice work. […]
Sports
Spring Signing Day sends strong crop to next level
Destrehan’s Cara Ursin says, in many ways, she’s living a fantasy. […]
Crime
Shelley Dufresne found not guilty of having sex with student in Jefferson Parish
A judge on Wednesday (April 26) found former Destrehan High School teacher Shelley Dufresne not guilty of allegations she had sex with her 16-year-old student on two occasions in Jefferson Parish. […]
Baseball
Destrehan shocked by Walker
There were loud cheers and words of support coming from the Destrehan dugout in the seventh inning of their Class 5A first round game against visiting Walker, its players showing fight and tenacity until the very last out. […]
Girls Basketball
Wildcats’ Ursin becomes two-time Miss Basketball
Destrehan basketball star Cara Ursin has left a tough act to follow, that much is for sure. The Baylor signee already has been named the girls basketball Gatorade Player of the Year, the only player in state history to earn the award three times. […]
Baseball
Destrehan beats Thibodaux, wins District 7-5A championship
Destrehan remains red hot — and the Wildcats can now call themselves District 7-5A champions. DHS defeated visiting Thibodaux Tuesday afternoon 8-2 to clinch the outright district championship (26-6-1, 11-1), scoring five runs over the first three innings to seize control for good. […]
Softball
Dutchtown bests Destrehan 9-4 in opening round of playoffs
Destrehan found itself in an early hole, and though the Wildcats cut into a nine-run Dutchtown lead with a late surge, the Griffins ended Destrehan’s season Tuesday. […]