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Demons lose heartbreaker

Demons lose heartbreaker

Demons lose heartbreaker

Entering Saturday’s road finale, Northwestern State head coach Blaine McCorkle was confident his team would have a chance to win in the fourth quarter.The Demons were one play from doing just that.
On Thursday, Nov 13, the #21 seeded St. Mary Tigers strolled past the #12 seeded St. John Eagles, 30-14, and are set to play #5 seeded Ascension Catholic Friday at 7 p.m. in round two of the state playoffs in the Division IV Select Bracket. Pictured is St Mary’s headed into the end zone during the Nov. 13 game. Photo by Jory Dupont

On Thursday, Nov 13, the #21 seeded St. Mary Tigers strolled past the #12 seeded St. John Eagles, 30-14, and are set to play #5 seeded Ascension Catholic Friday at 7 p.m. in round two of the state playoffs in the Division IV Select Bracket. Pictured is St Mary’s headed into the end zone during the Nov. 13 game. Photo by Jory Dupont

Landyn Jumawan scores a season-high 13 points in the loss against San Francisco, 84-64, in their first game of the multi-team event. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Landyn Jumawan scores a season-high 13 points in the loss against San Francisco, 84-64, in their first game of the multi-team event. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Early run pushes San Francisco past Demons

A big first-half surge from a hotshooting San Francisco team proved too much for the Northwestern State men’s basketball team to overcome Tuesday night, as the Demons fell 84–64 at War Memorial Gym.“We didn’t play well,” head coach Rick Cabrera said.
NSU’s second-year coach Jenny Fuller brings in 4 on early signing day

NSU’s second-year coach Jenny Fuller brings in 4 on early signing day

NSU’s second-year coach Jenny Fuller brings in 4 on early signing day

Head coach Jenny Fuller announced the addition of four high school signees on Thursday as part of Northwestern State’s 2027 softball signing class.The Demons pick up a pitcher, a power-hitting lefty, a corner infielder with Gold Glove accolades and a two-way, do-it-all player as part of the class.
St. Mary’s John Paul Thibodaux breaks free for a touchdown run against Lakeview on Friday night, helping lead the Tigers to a 58–0 victory and a spot in the playoffs.

St. Mary’s John Paul Thibodaux breaks free for a touchdown run against Lakeview on Friday night, helping lead the Tigers to a 58–0 victory and a spot in the playoffs.

Tigers maul Gators in regular season finale; head to playoffs Thursday

The St. Mary’s Tigers rolled past Lakeview 58–0 Friday night to finish the regular season at 5–5 overall and 4–1 in District 3-1A play.John Paul Thibodaux led the offensive charge with two touchdown runs, while Jacob Thibodaux added a 45-yard score on the ground.
Myion Hicks (0-purple) plows ahead against the UIW defense. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Myion Hicks (0-purple) plows ahead against the UIW defense. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

UIW outpaces Demons with balance attack

Northwestern State was unable to keep pace with a balanced offensive attack from visiting UIW on Saturday night, falling 38-3.