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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Strong storms headed to parts of Acadiana
Strong storms are moving through parts of Acadiana bringing the threat of strong, damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and flooding. Make sure you have a way to get warnings like the KLFY Weather App or follow us online for the latest updates. The threat continues through midnight before the threat moves eastward. Saturday morning may start with heavy rainfall and flooding, but things improve by the afternoon as sunshine returns. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Strong storms headed to parts of Acadiana LHSAA Softball State Playoffs postponed due to weather Storms Overnight, Nice & Cooler Weather for Most of the Weekend… St. Martin Parish seeks tax renewal for school upgrades Abbeville man charged with arson to defraud insurance Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
American Press
02-05-2025
- Climate
- American Press
State softball tournament postponed
Thunderstorms roled through Southwest Louisiana Friday afternoon and forced the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to postpone most of the softball state tourament semifinal final games back a day. The championship games will be played on Sunday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) The threat of severe weather forced the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to postpone the majority of Friday's state softball semifinal games at North Frasch Park in Sulphur to today and push the finals to Sunday. All coaches of teams that were scheduled to play at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday unanimously voted to postpone the tournament to Saturday and Sunday, according to the LHSAA. The remaining semifinal games will be played at noon and 3 p.m. today. The championship games will be on Sunday at noon and 3 p.m. The LHSAA said the top concern was safety with potential for ample lightning, which would have led to multiple starts and stops to games. Non-select Division I No. 1 Sam Houston (28-2) arrived shortly before the announcement to postpone the tournament was made. The Broncos were getting ready for their semifinal game against three-time defending state champion No. 4 St. Amant (23-9). That game will be played today at 3 p.m. The winner will take on the winner out of No. 3 Dutchtown (24-9) and No. 7 Walker (22-8) in the finals on Sunday at 3 p.m. Sam Houston head coach Beth Domingue said the delay is just a minor bump in the road and that her team will be ready to play today no matter what. 'It is what it is,' Sam Houston head coach Beth Domingue said. 'Me and the girls were excited to play. 'Whatever day it is and whatever the conditions, we will play. We can do it again tomorrow. Let's do it. It is all the buildup to the game, but that is fine. I am glad they are not putting it on Monday.' Sam Houston lost to St. Amant in the quarterfinals last year 9-8, and in the finals in 2023, 4-0. The Broncos beat the Gators 12-1 in the regular season. All of Friday's noon games finished before the first round of thunderstorms moved into the area, delaying the rest of the semifinals. The decision to postpone was made shortly before 4 p.m. Friday's Scores Semifinals Non-select Division III No. 5 Doyle 13, No. 1 Kaplan 3, 5 inns. No. 3 Jena 3, No. 2 Pine Prairie 2 Select Division III No. 1 Calvary Baptist 1, No. 4 Parkview Baptist 0 No. 2 D'Arbonne Woods 13, No. 3 Notre Dame 11 Class B No. 1 Quitman 4, No. 4 Grace Christian 0 No. 2 Stanley 3, No. 6 Zwolle 2
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bossier advances to state quarterfinals for 7th straight season with win over Plaquemine
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Bossier Bearkats are state quarterfinals bound for the 7th straight season after a 48-39 win over Plaquemine in the 2nd round of the Division II (Non-Select) basketball playoffs. Bossier boys basketball defeats St. Martinsville to advance to the regional round of the LHSAA playoffs The Bossier defense stifled the Green Devils for much of the game holding them to just 26 points through three quarters. Senior Kerel Dean controlled much of the game on the offensive end, finishing with 17 points before fouling out with 2:24 remaining in the game. Just before Dean fouled out, Plaquemine cut the Bearkats 14 point lead down to three and the Green Devils had all the momentum. Kam Davenport came up big late in the game, getting to the basket to extend the Bossier lead to five at 44-39. Davenport finished with eight points, four in the 4th quarter. 'We got 6 seniors and all of them played in the state championship, they've been around four years and you normally don't keep that many seniors for four years,' said Bossier head coach Justin Collins. 'That helped us, that experience just knowing that any moment here you got to stay calm and stay the course and just keep going man.' LHSAA 2nd round basketball matchups; a look at the local teams involved Bossier will be back at home in the LHSAA State Quarterfinals on Friday night when they welcome No. 14 seed A.J. Ellender (who upset No. 3 seed Opelousas) to Bossier City at 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Makes History in Bossier with Girls' Division
Story By: Visit Shreveport-Bossier Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier, in partnership with the Brookshire Grocery Arena and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), are proud to announce the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament, taking place on February 14-15, 2025. This year marks the first-ever LHSAA Girls' Division I Tournament. 'Shreveport-Bossier is proud to host the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament,' said Sara Nelms, Director of Sports for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier. 'We are excited to welcome this event back for another year at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, and we are especially honored to host the inaugural girls' division.' The LHSAA oversees high school wrestling competitions across the state, culminating in the annual State Wrestling Tournament. There will be around 1200 student athletes participating and 250 coaches in Shreveport-Bossier for the State Wrestling Tournament. The addition of the Girls' Division I not only highlights the growing recognition of female athletes in the sport, but also increases visitor traffic, generating a significant economic impact for our community. Attendees will be exploring Shreveport-Bossier's local restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment attractions during their stay. 'The LHSAA is thrilled to be back in Shreveport-Bossier for another State Wrestling Tournament,' said Adam D. MacDowell, Assistant Executive Director of the LHSAA. ''This year is particularly special as we host the inaugural state girls' division, marking a historic moment for wrestling in Louisiana. We have an incredible group of student-athletes ready to compete at the highest level, and we encourage everyone to come out, show their support, and be part of the action.' The Shreveport-Bossier community is preparing to welcome athletes, coaches, and fans, to ensure they have a memorable experience in Shreveport-Bossier. The 2025 LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament schedule can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Over 1K high school wrestlers, coaches, supporters in SBC for LHSAA tournament
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission announced that the Louisiana High School Athletics Association (LHSAA) will hold its 2025 state wrestling tournament at the Brookshire Grocery Arena this weekend and will include the first-ever girl's wrestling tournament. 'Shreveport-Bossier is proud to host the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament,' said Sara Nelms, Director of Sports for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier. 'We are excited to welcome this event back for another year at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, and we are especially honored to host the inaugural girls' division.' Caddo schools track & field partners with HBCU Athletic Conference The tournament is on Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at the BGA and will showcase the skills of about 1,200 participating student-athletes and 250 coaches from across the state. The addition of the Girls' Division 1 tournament highlights the growth of female wrestlers. The weekend event is expected to provide an economic infusion for local hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment and service providers in the area. 'The LHSAA is thrilled to be back in Shreveport-Bossier for another State Wrestling Tournament,' said Adam D. MacDowell, Assistant Executive Director of the LHSAA. 'This year is particularly special as we host the inaugural state girls' division, marking a historic moment for wrestling in Louisiana. We have an incredible group of student-athletes ready to compete at the highest level, and we encourage everyone to come out, show their support, and be part of the action.' For the 2025 LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament schedule, click the link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
