Central High Celebrating 60 years

In 1964, the Central High School Boys’ Basketball Team played in the playoff at Grambling State University. Although they lost the playoffs, the team was named the best team of the decade. Charles Bloodworth was inducted in the Northwestern State University Hall of Fame in 2015.

Natchitoches, Winnfield JAG travels to ‘Big Easy’ for Pelicans game

Natchitoches and Winnfield Senior High JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) members traveled to New Orleans to attend the New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs game Feb. 25 at the Smoothie King Center..

BASKETBALL

No. 4 seed NCHS boys beat #13 seed Neville, 74-64, in the second round of state playoffs Tuesday night. The Chief will play #12 seed Covington Friday night.No. 3 seed Lakeview boys crushed #4 seed Elton, 55-34, Tuesday night and play No. 6 Seed East Iberville. No.

Demons grab a 10-5 win against Alcorn

Winning in different ways is something second-year head coach Chris Bertrand wanted to see from his Northwestern State baseball team.The Demons did just that Wednesday night utilizing four sacrifice flies and a few timely hits to grab a 10-5 win against Alcorn at Brown-Stroud Field.

Northwestern delivers a 14-3 seven-inning victory at home

Power and patience equaled another double-figure scoring game at home for the Northwestern State baseball team Tuesday night.

Southland Conference honors Knowles

Following a stellar performance at the LSU Twilight, Bernesha Knowles was honored by the Southland Conference.Knowles, a senior from The Bahamas, took home the SLC Female Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced Wednesday.The senior tossed a personal-best throw of 56-7.

Second-half surge lifts Demons to key road win at Southeastern Louisiana

Another Monday night, another massive road win for the Northwestern State men’s basketball team.

Lady Gators stomp the Hornets in LSHAA playoffs; play Homer next

The Lakeview Lady Gators first playoff appearance Thursday, Feb. 20, saw them facing the Franklin Hornets, and the hometown atmosphere was on full display as the stands were filled with excited fans as the Gators stomped the Hornets 60-24.

Sign up for golf tourney

The James Oliphant Memorial Golf scramble is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Tip off will be at 8 a.m., with continental breakfast starting at 7 a.m., followed by the awards presentation for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and raffle prizes.

Northwestern drops series finale to Troy Trojans

Given numerous chances to take advantage of free bases and free base runners, the Northwestern State baseball team could not convert in Sunday’s series finale at No. 24 Troy.The homestanding Trojans, however, had no such issues.