Natchitoches Central High School spotlights senior athletes

Demons welcome back former infielder Taylor as assistant coach

When third-year Northwestern State baseball coach Chris Bertrand had to make an unexpected change to his coaching staff for the 2026 season, he knew where to look.Bertrand announced the addition of former Demon infielder Sam Taylor to the Northwestern staff.

Demons drop to HCU on another nailbiter

A pair of late lead changes and one final drive to the rim sent the Northwestern State men’s basketball team to a heartbreaking 82–80 loss Monday night at Sharp Gymnasium, as Houston Christian erased a late deficit and delivered the final blow in Southland Conference play.

NSU softball tickets go on sale, promotional schedule announced

Northwestern State softball fans will have 19 opportunities to catch the Demons at home this season as ticket sales for the upcoming 2026 campaign at the Demon Softball Complex begin.

Inconsistent Lady Demons fall at UIW, 66-53

Northwestern State struggled to find consistency with the basketball in hand on Saturday, leading to a 6653 loss to UIW.

Achee posts indoor school record on first day of Corky Classic

A school record on day one is quite the start to the season.Building on a sensational season last year as a freshman, Will Achee posted an indoor school record, running a 46.

Demons bounce back with win over Xavier

The Northwestern State Lady Demons bounced back in a big way Sunday morning, earning a 6–1 victory over Xavier of Louisiana at the LSU Tennis Complex.Northwestern State (1-1) took control early by securing the doubles point with dominant performances at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions.

Demons get 5 named to 2025 Academic All-Southland team

The Northwestern State volleyball team had five players named to the 2025 Academic All-Southland team including Olivia Bush, Emmarie McFarland, Julia Whitfield, Samaya Wesson and Makenna Tryon, the league office announced Friday.Bush, a junior, finished with a GPA of 3.39.

Spritzer named Student-Athlete of Year, 5 All Academic Honors

As talented as Jessica Spitzer is on the soccer field, she might be even better in the classroom.Spitzer was named the Southland Conference Soccer Student-Athlete of the Year, leading five on the All-Academic Team.

Northwestern State’s Klein, Wood earn SLC All-Academic honors

Not only were John Klein and Lalaina Wood atop the heap for Northwestern State all throughout the cross country season, but they also did major work in the classroom.