Catholic-PC outscored Central-Jonesville 19-9 in the fourth quarter to win its season opener 57-39 on Nov. 17.
LIVONIA -- The Livonia Wildcats hope the make the most of a long trip for the first round of postseason action.
NEW ROADS -- The Catholic-Pointe Coupee Hornets got the District 5-1A crown last week but have little time to celebrate as they open the Division IV state playoffs this Friday.
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The Hornets got the District 5-1A crown last week but have little time to celebrate as they open the Division IV state playoffs this Friday.
Senior night and live music from former high school band members brought Livonia jubilation for the regular season finale, but Breaux Bridge struck a sour note for the Wildcats.
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee coach David Simoneaux likes to see a balanced effort by both the Hornet offense and defense.
The District 6-4A championship battle between Livonia and Cecilia had all the makings of a defensive struggle during the first quarter, but it changed drastically by halftime.
Something will give in the District 6-4A deadlock, and it will come to grips Friday when Livonia visits Cecilia battle for at least a share of the league championship.
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Catholic High of Pointe Coupee’s Matthew Langlois has switched his college commitment to LSU.
ARNAUDVILLE – Livonia placed two runners in the top 10 to take third place in the boys division of the District 6-4A cross country meet on Nov. 2.
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee is no stranger to the volleyball playoffs, but for Coach Meagan Meyers and her Hornets, the state tournament is new ground.
The Livonia Wildcats made the most of the opportunity against an almost-impromptu opponent last week.
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee scored on its first seven possessions against Westminster Christian Academy. On its eighth possession, the Hornets ran out the clock to close out a 49-7 win on Friday, Nov. 6.
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee is no stranger to the volleyball playoffs, but for Coach Meagan Meyers and her Hornets, the state tournament is new ground.
NEW ROADS -- Catholic High of Pointe Coupee will be going to the LHSAA Division V State Volleyball Tournament next week in Kenner.
Avery Walker remained the dominate force for Livonia in non-district action Thursday, Nov. 5 at The Jungle.
ARNAUDVILLE – Livonia placed two runners in the top 10 to take third place in the boys division of the District 6-4A cross country meet on Nov. 2.
Livonia dropped a pair of Div. III-District 3 matches to finish 1-7 in district and 1-10 overall for first-year coach Jackie Knight.
GONZALES – Short fist bumps and lobbing the ball over waiting for the right moment or a miscue dominated the opening round playoff match between False River and Ascension Christian.
WELSH – NFL coaching legend Vince Lombardi said, “Football is blocking and tackling.”
A festive atmosphere prevailed in two ways on a chilly Thursday night at “The Jungle.”
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee and False River Academy are bound for the LHSAA state volleyball playoffs, according to the Division V bracket released Monday.
LIVONIA – A different kind of cancellation took shape this week for the Livonia High School football program.
WELSH – The “never say die” attitude that propelled Catholic-Pointe Coupee to victory one week ago struck again.
LIVONIA – A festive atmosphere prevailed in two ways on a chilly Thursday night at "The Jungle."
NEW ROADS -- It took a few days of searching, but Catholic High of Pointe Coupee will have a game on Friday night.
LIVONIA -- The pandemic era may have not eliminated high school football, but some traditions seem a little less continuous as others.
ARNAUDVILLE – Lightning may have delayed Livonia’s District 5-4A opener on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Beau Chene, but it did not affect the intensity of the Wildcats one they resumed action.
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NEW ROADS -- The Louisiana High School Rodeo Association is coming to New Roads on Oct. 31-Nov. 1 for the 20th Annual Pointe Coupee Parish High School Rodeo at the Pointe Coupee Multi-Use Facility.
ARNAUDVILLE – Lightning may have delayed Livonia’s District 5-4A opener on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Beau Chene, but it did not affect the intensity of the Wildcats one they resumed action.
NEW ROADS -- It came in fours for Matthew Langlois on Friday night.
The Livonia Wildcats have had a six-day turnaround on the heels of their loss to St. Helena, and the circumstances could not make head coach Josh Laborde happier.
Livonia managed to get past penalties and errors for a win in its first week of action, but the situation did not pan so well for the Wildcats in Week 2.
Cross country teams have had their schedules disrupted by the COVID-19 pandenmic, like other sports.
Episcopal scored on its first five possessions to take a 55-14 win over Catholic of High Pointe Coupee on Thursday, Oct. 15.
First place in district and a local rivalry fueled Tuesday’s match between Catholic High of Pointe Coupee and False River Academy.
Livonia won’t have to worry about a long trip this week – or a cancellation.
Two teams combine for 1,070 yards rushing and 56 first downs. They score 17 touchdowns on a combined 24 possessions.
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Veteran volleyball coach Jackie Knight has seen her teams get many wins over the years, but the first in her first season at Livonia coach on Tuesday was sweet.
NEW ROADS -- Both Pointe Coupee Parish football teams have seen a change in plans for Week 2 action – one school because of a hurricane, the other because of an opponent's cancellation due to players testing positive for coronavirus.
Catholic High of Pointe Coupee trailed 13-7 at the half to Central Private, so Coach David Simoneaux gave a special message to his team.
Catholic-PC’s Layla Clement took second place and led her team to a third-place finish at the inaugural Cinclaire Levee Run Cross Country Meet in Brusly on Oct. 3.
PORT ALLEN – The 2020 season opener against Port Allen brought Livonia its share of bumps, but the Wildcats ended in the right direction once the dust settled.
BATON ROUGE -- Catholic-Pointe Coupee scored on four straight possessions in the second half to rally from a 13-0 deficit to hand Central Private a 49-21 loss Friday.
PORT ALLEN – The 2020 season opener against Port Allen brought Livonia its share of bumps along the way, but the Wildcats ended in the right direction once the dust settled.
