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• WBRZ stations expand live, local sports coverage: Walker High baseball, softball on TV

  October 24, 2022 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The three television stations operating from WBRZ are expanding the local broadcast company’s partnerships with high schools to also feature high school baseball, softball and basketball after previously showing two, live Friday night football games this past season. Live broadcasts from Walker High School expand with... more »

• Though modified amid COVID, Jamboree Weekend promises series of exciting games Play Video

  August 27, 2021 8:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- High school football is back in Louisiana and it's almost time for Jamboree Weekend. Ahead of Uhigh's 'Red Stick' rumble against Catholic High, WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza spoke with Uhigh's Director, Mr. Kevin George on Friday morning. George, who is geared up for his first season with... more »

• David Simoneaux, Jr, named new head football coach at Catholic High

  March 8, 2021 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - David Simoneaux, Jr, was named the new head football coach at Catholic High in Baton Rouge Monday. Simoneaux has been the coach at Catholic Pointe Coupee for the last six season. While there, he led the Hornets to the state championship game in 2019. Before Catholic... more »

• Catholic High Football wins Division I State Title 35-12 Play Video

  December 27, 2020 9:35 PM

  NATCHITOCHES- The Catholic High football team defeated C.E Byrd in the Division I State Championship on Sunday 35-12. This is Catholic's third state title in the last six years and the second for head coach Gabe Fertitta since he took over as head coach in 2016. Tre Benson... more »

• Prep football championships to be played at Superdome; LHSAA sets playoff parameters Play Video

  November 10, 2020 10:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a high school football season full of changes, at least one thing remains familiar: Prep Classic football championships will be played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Dec. 26-28. "We honestly believe, I believe, that the best experience for football, fans or not, are for the kids... more »

• Gov. announces 50% outdoor stadium capacity for high school football

  October 15, 2020 7:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As of Friday, high school, outdoor stadiums will be allowed to open at 50% capacity in parishes where COVID positivity levels are below 5% for at least two weeks. Based on data collected by the state, local parishes eligible to increase capacity include East Baton Rouge,... more »

• High school football resumes with COVID precautions Play Video

  October 1, 2020 11:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - High school football is back after months of meetings and delays, with October 1 marking its official return since last December. But with fans keeping face-coverings in place throughout the entirety of games, sitting in designated seats, and concession stands most likely closed, games will not... more »

• LHSAA notifying schools high school football starts no earlier than Oct. 8

  August 5, 2020 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LHSAA notified high school sports officials the upcoming prep football season will be delayed until October amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The LHSAA notified schools of an October 8 start for high school football, during a virtual conference Wednesday. Many schools are scheduled to... more »

• Lee High School will get football program next year Play Video

  November 16, 2018 2:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE – School officials announced prep football will become a part of the Lee High School athletics program next year. School officials released details during a news conference Friday afternoon during an event for students. The Lee High School mascot is the Patriot. School colors are white,... more »

• Investigation ends with firing of Southern Lab's Marcus Randall Play Video

  August 22, 2017 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Southern Lab's head football coach Marcus Randall has been fired as coach of the team following an investigation into recruitment violations. Randall played at LSU and in the NFL before coaching at Southern Lab. Randall attended high school at Glen Oaks in Baton Rouge. At... more »

• National Signing Day commits from Baton Rouge area Play Video

  February 1, 2017 9:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - High school seniors across the Baton Rouge area will be committing to their chosen NCAA teams Wednesday for National Signing Day. West Feliciana High School Brent Williams - Army Hunter Smith - ULM Ronald Sims - Northwestern St. ... more »

• Catholic High's Dale Weiner retires; Fertitta promoted

  December 12, 2016 3:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Catholic High's Dale Weiner announced his retirement from coaching and the school announced Gabe Fertitta as its new head football coach Monday. Weiner, 64, has been the Bears' head football coach for the last thirty years. Fertitta is Catholic's offensive coordinator. “After much prayer and... more »

• McKinley High football player recovering after drive-by shooting Play Video

  November 23, 2016 7:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE- McKinley High School quarterback Bryant Lee was home Wednesday recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg according to family. The 17-year-old was standing in front of a house with friends Tuesday night on 73rd Avenue in North Baton Rouge when the drive-by occurred. The homeowner, Sheree... more »

• High school rivals sharing school site face off in football game Play Video

  November 4, 2016 6:27 PM

  DUTCHTOWN – Two high school rivals sharing the same school because of the August flood, meet on the football field on Friday night. Since the flood, St. Amant High School students have been attending classes at Dutchtown High School after their school was damaged. "It's a struggle, but... more »

• LHSAA: Belaire HS penalized for plot to play ineligible player

  October 17, 2016 3:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Administrators, coaches and either the parent or an unidentified football player conspired to hide the player's ineligibility for high school football play at Belaire, the LHSAA ruled in a report released Monday. Belaire, a District 6-4A school, will forfeit its five winning games played between September... more »

• Belaire High School principal, football coach & 2 others on paid leave during LHSAA investigation

  October 12, 2016 5:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Belaire High School principal, the football coach, along with two other school officials are on paid administrative leave while the LHSAA officials are conducting an investigation. Belaire High School principal Roy Walker, head football coach Claude Coleman, dean of students and athletic director Chauncey Moore and... more »

• Denham Springs and Live Oak High Schools face off on field they share Play Video

  October 6, 2016 11:31 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Two bitter high school rivals faced off on the football field Thursday night, despite spending months in the same campus. LIke any other football game, this one had cheers and jeers. But even fans on opposite sides for reasons to get along. "Live oaks definitely has bragging... more »

• Fans' Choice Winner Week 5: Walker RB Tristan Taylor Play Video

  September 29, 2016 11:33 AM

  WALKER - Tristan Taylor is making a name for himself on the field at Walker High School and he's WBRZ's Fans' Choice Winner for Week 5. The Wildcats' running back comes from a football family whose been successful on the field and supportive in the stands. "I love... more »

• High school football week 4 scoreboard

  September 23, 2016 10:58 PM

  Acadiana 28, Barbe 27 Airline 17, Southwood 0 Albany 56, Sophie B. Wright 0 Ascension Episcopal 48, Hanson Memorial 18 Assumption 34, Lakeshore 17 B.T. Washington 32, North Caddo 20 Bastrop 47, Mansfield 21 Baton Rouge Catholic 23, St. Thomas More 12 Beau Chene 41, False River Academy 14 Ben... more »

• Police respond to shots fired at Memorial Stadium

  September 2, 2016 11:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are responding to calls of shots fired at Memorial Stadium on North 17th Street in Baton Rouge. The calls come as the stadium hosts the McKinley-Scotlandville High School football game. Police say there are currently no injuries. This is a developing story, and... more »

• Madison Prep takes down Southern Lab, Baker at Corey Webster Foundation Classic

  August 28, 2016 12:15 AM

  Baton Rouge - Brothers faced off in one game and rivals faced off in another, but Madison Prep prevailed in both as they took the Corey Webster Foundation Classic with two 1 quarter jamboree wins on Saturday night at Olympia Stadium. The night began with Madison Prep beating Baker... more »

• UL offers scholarship to 14-year-old who hasn't started high school

  June 2, 2016 12:27 PM

  LAFAYETTE - A 14-year-old who has yet to play a single down of high school football has already been offered a scholarship to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, according to a Mississippi newspaper. However, NCAA rules prevent UL coach Mark Hudspeth from speaking publicly about a recruit. A UL... more »

• Lindsey Scott verbally commits to LSU football Play Video

  February 1, 2016 12:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The recruiting process has finally ended for Lindsey Scott, Jr. as the Gatorade Louisiana player of the year committed to LSU via twitter Sunday morning. The Zachary Broncos quarterback had initially committed to Syracuse, but Scott backed away from that verbal agreement earlier in January, and... more »

• LHSAA moves to continue split football playoffs

  January 27, 2016 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – After a short time-out, the Louisiana high school football playoffs will once again be split. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association said Wednesday's committee has ratified the select/non-select school split for high school football playoffs. This comes after the system was found to have been unconstitutionally... more »

• Zachary beats John Ehret in 5A state title, first championship for Broncos

  December 13, 2015 12:15 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - In a game pitting a top offense against a superb defense, offense won the day along with the Zachary Broncos for their first-ever state championship as they beat John Ehret 46-12 in the 5A final Saturday night in the Superdome. The Patriots scored first, but the... more »

• Amite loses appeal, will not be in playoffs

  December 4, 2015 11:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Tangipahoa Parish School District seeking to get Amite High's football team back in the state playoffs after they were suspended due to a brawl during Friday night's game. Judge William Morvant in the 19th Judicial District Court said they... more »

• Local high schools playing in the Superdome Friday

  December 4, 2015 9:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Some local high school football teams will be in New Orleans today playing in their respective playoff title games. St. Mary will be taking on Southern Lab in the Division IV championship at 10 a.m. Parkview Baptist will face St. Thomas More in the Division II championship at... more »

• Parkview Baptist upsets U High, leads locals still alive in state semis, finals Play Video

  November 28, 2015 12:30 AM

  Baton Rouge - Parkview Baptist didn't let recent history or another close game keep them from finally taking down their biggest rival, as the Eagles advanced to the Division II State title game with a 41-28 win over University High on Friday night. The Cubs beat the Eagles for... more »

• Playoff brackets announced for LHSAA football

  November 8, 2015 11:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The brackets have been announced for the LHSAA football playoffs, and once again, the Baton Rouge area is well represented. One of the highlights includes the Lutcher Bulldogs, who earned the top seed in the Class 3A playoffs. For a full look at the brackets,... more »

• Drone spooks high school football crowd Play Video

  September 7, 2015 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Federal laws may have been broken after someone flew a drone over Memorial Stadium Friday during a packed football game. People watching the game between McKinley and Scotlandville took pictures of the drone, which circled the stadium after flying in from Scenic Highway. Mary Triplett... more »

• Storms spark blaze, close streets Friday

  September 13, 2013 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Some roads were closed because of flooding Friday evening when downpours soaked the area. There were lane closures on Essen and Bluebonnet. People reported as much as two feet of water on Essen between I-10 and Perkins Road. "I was just scared," said Ariel Hammett. She... more »