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  • LHSAA rules top college football recruit ineligible to play final season of high school basketball Play Video

    December 20, 2023 4:39 PM

    ZACHARY - A top Louisiana student-athlete is having a tough time with a decision handed down by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. That athlete played football during the 2023 season, but is ineligible to play basketball. The Zachary High School student-athlete and his lawyer say they're looking for answers... more »
  • Zachary to face Ponchatoula in Louisiana high school football state championship Play Video

    December 10, 2021 5:47 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - High school football fans are preparing for Saturday's game at Caesar's Superdome, where Zachary will face off against Ponchatoula in the LHSAA football championship. All tickets are general admission and will be in the plaza level of the Superdome. Advanced ticket sales will be $19.00... more »
  • As playoffs continue, St. James Wildcats provide season of optimism for storm-battered region Play Video

    November 18, 2021 11:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As temperatures dropped Thursday night, fans of the St. James Wildcats stirred pots of gumbo and jambalaya and moved to music wafting from speakers ahead of the school's playoff game versus Madison Prep. Even before taking the field, the team and its fans had plenty to... 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 »
  • Catholic High to lose state titles amid LHSAA inquiry

    June 21, 2021 2:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Catholic High School will lose two state titles and two runner-up titles amid an LHSAA investigation into its football program. The school released a statement to media outlets Monday after spending the weekend trying to downplay the athletic organization's inquiry and punishment. Catholic High said... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • State officials host Friday meeting to lay out 2020-2021 plan for high school sports Play Video

    September 4, 2020 6:45 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Fans of high school football are in anticipation of a Friday morning meeting that will provide more information about how high school sports programs will be handled during 2020-2021. High school athletic programs have been hampered by the COVID health crisis, with over 150,000 cases of... 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 »
  • High school athletes in Baton Rouge return to practice Play Video

    June 9, 2020 11:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE - After months of what sometimes felt like house arrest, June 8 marked the much-anticipated date that student athletes across the capital city could get back to games they love. But with newly implemented anti-coronavirus precautions as Louisiana moves through Phase 2 of its gradual reopening process,... more »
  • LHSAA: Ten schools under investigation for infringement of practice start-date rules

    May 28, 2020 8:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana High School Athletics Association is investigating a steadily increasing list of Louisiana schools suspected of allowing student-athletes to practice before the new June 8 start date. According to The Advocate, the investigation began on Tuesday, with a list of only four New Orleans area... more »
  • LHSAA wants parents to "cool it"

    February 14, 2019 12:18 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana High School Athletic Association asked for calm Wednesday among parents and fans at sporting events. It issued an open letter as part of a national push to recruit and retain referees in an atmosphere on growing animosity. "Be a fan not a fanatic," said... 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 »
  • McKinley High athletes want playoff suspension waived Play Video

    July 16, 2018 11:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A couple dozen students and parents attended a closed-door meeting Monday evening with McKinley High officials about recent sanctions from the state athletic board. "If we can't go to the playoffs then what are we still doing here?" asked sophomore and basketball player Carlyle Smith. ... more »
  • Fired Southern Lab coach wants his job back Play Video

    February 23, 2018 1:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Fired Southern Lab football coach Marcus Randall is fighting to get his job back before the Southern Board of Supervisors. At a hearing Friday, school system officials were discussing Randall's August termination and possible paperwork issues related to how he was let go. WBRZ has a... more »
  • LHSAA issues memo on high school football players who protest National Anthem

    September 25, 2017 5:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The overseers of high school sports in Louisiana dusted off its policy memo it first issued last year as the sports world is involved in controversies over whether players honor the National Anthem or not. The NFL and President Donald Trump were locked in a war... 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 »
  • Belaire High athletic director 'relieved' of duty after LHSAA investigation

    November 2, 2016 6:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Following an investigation of Belaire High School's football program by the LHSAA and the EBR School System, the principal of Belaire High School has been transferred to "Principal on Assignment," according to school officials. Superintendent Warren Drake announced the transfer of Roy Walker and Belaire assistant... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • LHSAA adds baseball, softball and basketball to split playoffs

    June 8, 2016 2:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – After a special June meeting, nothing will change regarding the LHSAAsplit playoffs system. LHSAA said 306 principals voted, and 56.5 percent wanted to keep the organization in split playoffs for football, baseball, softball, and basketball. Football was split in January 2013. Earlier this year principals... more »
  • LHSAA weather rule hurts one local baseball team, helps others in playoffs Play Video

    May 2, 2016 8:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With the majority of high school baseball teams affected by heavy rainfall last weekend, several teams took advantage of a LHSAA weather-related rule to advance in the playoffs, while others feel they were slighted. All 2nd round playoff action is supposed to be a best-of-3... more »
  • Spring high school signings Play Video

    April 17, 2016 11:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Once again, the Capitol City area was well represented on spring signing day, with athletes from all over the area signing to play a number of sports. Here's a list of the players, high schools, sports, and colleges they'll attend: Dutchtown - Rachel Newcomers (crew,... more »
  • LHSAA votes to expand playoff split to other sports Play Video

    January 29, 2016 11:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Friday, representatives from 346 school districts held a high-stakes vote regarding the future of playoffs for high school athletics in Louisiana. Principals voted 182-120 to not only continue the select/nonselect playoff split adopted in 2013 for high school football, but to also expand it to... 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 »
  • LHSAA moves away from 'split' playoffs effective immediately

    January 15, 2016 2:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LHSAA says they’ll go back to five football championships in 2016 after it was determined that the decision to move to the highly controversial “split” playoffs system in 2013 violated the association constitution. The decision comes just two weeks ahead of the LHSAA’s annual convention... 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 »
  • Lawyer's courtroom Hail Mary could get Amite football back into playoffs Play Video

    December 3, 2015 11:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A lawyer for the Tangipahoa Parish School System will argue the Louisiana High School Athletic Association is unfairly enforcing its rule dealing with fights during football games Friday morning. This week, the LHSAA banned Amite High School from participating in its playoff game against St. James.... 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 »
  • Coaches plan vocal protest against LHSAA split Play Video

    January 29, 2013 11:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Coaches of private school football teams are discussing ways to fight a mandate that splits the playoff bracket. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) decided private and public schools would play separate playoff games. Tuesday, coaches against the plan met to talk about blocking it.... more »
  • LHSAA votes to split public, private school playoffs

    January 25, 2013 11:45 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Sports 2 reports a controversial plan to split private and public school football teams up when they reach the playoffs passed at the final day of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association's annual convention. Proposition 18 divides the 388-school organization into separate playoffs for "non-select" schools... more »

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