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Grangers fulfilling son’s three wishes

LAFAYETTE - There is the saying, “Live your life like you are writing your eulogy and not your resumé.” Ross Granger of Erath was on this Earth for only 18 years and his eulogy outshines most of us. Despite leaving this Earth a year ago, Granger’s eulogy also continues to be written.

Injury leads Braylon Moore from football field to business world

Like so many kids his age, 10-year-old Braylon Moore loves playing sports. Moore especially loves playing football, something he has done for years in the local league in Vermilion Parish. Those years have helped the young Moore learn valuable lessons.

Glasco hired as UL softball coach

LAFAYETTE – Gerry Glasco is the new head coach of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball. Glasco coached the previous nine seasons in the Southeastern Conference and is considered one of the nation’s top offensive coaches and recruiters.

Evangeline Downs Results For Tuesday 11/21/17

POST TIME: 05:35 PM RACE 1 $9,000 - 3 yo's & up, 870 Y, QH CLM $5,000 3 Mighty Lil Justin (Martinez, D.) $8.80 $4.60 $3.60 6 Eyesa Schoolboy (Edison, R.) $6.60 $4.00 2 Productive Blue (Lujan, A.) $3.20 Exacta (3-6), $24.50; Superfecta (3-6-2-1), $36.17; Trifecta (3-6-2), $29.

Lady Jays finish third in Turkey Tournament

VILLE PLATTE – French Settlement jumped out to a quick start to remained undeafted on the season with a 64-23 win over St. Edmund in the semifinals of the annual Turkey Tournament at Sacred Heart of Ville Platte.

Crowley stuns Iowa to advance to quarterfinals

For the second week in a row, the Crowley Gents spotted a playoff opponent a two-touchdown lead. And for the second week in a row, the Gents rallied for an improbable upset victory. It all unfolded - again- Friday night at Gardiner Memorial Stadium when the No. 18-seeded Gents fell behind No.

Rayne defense shuts down Leesville for regional win

LEESVILLE - The Rayne High Wolves traveled to Leesville on Friday where they met the Leesville Wampus Cats in the regional round of the 4A state playoffs. The meeting was the teams’ second of the 2017 season with the Wolves taking a 28-18 win during the contest held in Leesville during week No. 5.

Berwick's season ends at West Feliciana

Berwick quarterback Mitchell Sanford looks downfield while West Feliciana's Jakob Fudge defends during Friday's Class 3A football playoff at St. Francisville. Berwick fell 38-12, ending a season that included its first playoff victory in more than two decades. The Daily Review/Bill Decker

Notre Dame cruises into semifinals with blowout victory

Bye week? What bye week? Notre Dame picked up right where the regular season ended, in the opponents end zone. The Pios were simply dominant in every phase of the game and the scoreboard reflected just that.

Blue Jays’ season ends

For the second year in a row, the Blue Jays saw its season end against Ascension Catholic. Last season, the No. 6 Bulldogs grabbed a 35-7 home win over St. Edmund. Friday night at Blue Jay Field, No. 6 Ascension Catholic fought a scrappy No. 3 St. Ed’s team for a 21-0 victory.