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SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - In a game featuring two of the top Lafayette area high school football programs over the last 10 years, it was the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights who looked like they were playing in championship form as they routed the Acadiana High Wreckin' Rams 61-38 on Friday night on Ted Davidson Field at Bill Dotson Stadium in Scott, Louisiana...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns open up the 2023 campaign hosting the Northwestern State Demons Saturday night in Cajun Field.

Once his football playing days are over, Ragin' Cajuns corner back Keyon Martin wants to use his knowledge of the game and go into sports broadcasting.

Due to a state burn ban, grilling will be prohibited prior to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Season Opener against Northwestern State this Saturday night.

Let's get ready for some Ragin Cajun football.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns remember the reaction from opposing players and coaches last season. This season Louisiana is on a Revenge Tour.

Lafayette's own Dustin Poirier is coming back home for a meet-and-greet bottle signing at Marcello's Wine Market.

Former LSU Tigers Tight End Arik Gilbert was arrested early Tuesday morning under the suspicion of burglary in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Lafayette's own Dustin Poirier took a loss earlier this year to Justin Gaethje; however, Poirier isn't staying down. Many thought he would consider retirement, but Poirier has much more juice in the tank. He took to Twitter(X) to state how he wants to fight again this year.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Head Coach Mike Desormeaux isn't concerned with the time change for Saturday's Season Opener.

New Orleans came up short against the Houston Texans, but Jimmy Graham scored a touchdown bringing the dome crowd to its feet.

Youngsville is set to receive a major boost with Mayor Ken Ritter's announcement that construction is underway on a new sports complex on over 10 acres of land across from the existing Youngsville Sports Complex.

Due to the expected high temperatures, Louisiana announced they are moving the Season Opener Kickoff back one hour to 7:30P CT.

The Saints host the Houston Texans to wrap up their preseason schedule Sunday Night at 7P.

Ellison Haynes is one of 18 U.S. student-athletes selected to attend the International Soccer Academy at FC Bayern Munich in Germany.

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - The Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball team had a great year last year, as they won the Sun Belt tournament and made the NCAA Tournament. Well, Head Coach Bob Marlin has received a new extension for his incredible job these past couple of seasons.

With young, but talented running backs and wide receivers, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns may rely on their experienced tight ends.John

With high school football beginning today. We ran polls across social media and asked you over the airwaves to get your answer for what's the best high school football rivalries. We compiled that data and information thus creating the "Top 5 High School Football Rivalries" in the Acadiana region. So without further ado let's get down to business.

The heat dome over Louisiana has been brutal, and some high school football teams are preparing to start their season this week.

The 2023 high school football season is right around the corner as the regular season for most schools begins on Friday, September 1.