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Demons battle past Jackson State in four sets in home opener

The Northwestern State Demons’ volleyball team defeated the Jackson State Tigers in their home opener in four sets Tigers 25-22, 25-17, 19-25 and 25-23 Tuesday night at Prather Coliseum The Demons (2-6) came out strong in the first set as they hit .444 going to the first media timeout leading 15-11.

Demons have personal bests at McNeese

All four cross country returners recorded personal bests in the opening meet at the McNeese Season Opener last week .The four returning Demons—Andrew Kent, Kaden Elliott, Mason Bayne and Selton Sanders—proved how much they have been working in the offseason by shaving time off their previous bests.

Hall of Fame football great partners to win tournament

Rickey Jackson is used to catching big bass in his home state of Florida, but on Monday he found himself in smallmouth country doubled-up with twin 5pounders with Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Garrett.

Volleyball team rallies in West Georgia Tournament to beat Grambling

The Northwestern State Demons’ volleyball team split two matches as they were defeated by the Presbyterian College Blue Hose in straight sets 2517, 25-20 and 25-13 in the first match before beating the Grambling Tigers 25-15, 25-19, 22-25 and 26-24 to wrap up the West Georgia Tournament Saturday...

Kandahar, Afghanistan soldier is honorary captain at football game

Continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University recognized the military service of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Etta Wheeler as the honorary captain during the football game against Louisiana Christian University Aug. 27.

Red River 4-H Members Selected as La. 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors

Red River Parish 4-H is proud to announce that Morgan Moseley and Joseph Shaver have been selected as Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors! This leadership role recognizes outstanding 4-H members who demonstrate excellence in shooting sports, leadership, citizenship, and service.

Missed chances cost Demons against Louisiana Christian

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State had Louisiana Christian on the ropes.Then the Demons let go.After building a 27-14 advantage late in the second quarter, the Demons (0-1) had the opportunity to take complete control of its season opener Thursday night at Turpin Stadium.