Sports

Giving Day 2024 set for May 15

In less than a month, Northwestern State athletics fans will be able to send their Demons into summer with a little boost.The NSU Athletic Department has set May 15 as its annual Giving Day as a way to assist its studentathletes’ success on and off the field.

LHSSA playoffs are in full swing

In softball Select Division IV #7 seed St. Mary’s, was set to play #2 seed Catholic Pointe Coupe Friday night at 5 p.m. at Hornet Park in the Quarterfinals. A win puts the Tigers in the semi-finals against the winner of #3 seed Riverside Academy and #6 seed acred Heart.

Demon baseball team has run-rule victory over LSU-Alexandria

Many times, midweek baseball game are about opportunities for players to show off what their behind-the-scenes work has produced.That was on display Tuesday night in Northwestern State’s 14-0, seven-inning run-rule win against visiting LSU-Alexandria at Brown-Stroud Field.

Seniors shine on final day of Leon Johnson Invitational

In its one home meet of the season at the Leon Johnson Invitational, the Northwestern State track and field athletes took full advantage, as several personal bests and season bests were set on the second day of the home meet Saturday.

Two teams bound for softball playoff games

Natchitoches Central and St Mary’s are in the LHSSA softball playoffs.Division 4 Select No. 7 seed St.. Mary’s has a first round bye. They will play the winner of #10 Central Private and #23 Hanson Memorial at home on Wednesday, April 17.Division No. 1 Non-Select No.

Rain postpones ULM away game

A worsening forecast for this Tuesday led to the postponement of the baseball game between Northwestern State and ULM in Monroe.The teams, who have met twice this season in Natchitoches, are working on a date to reschedule the game – the Demons’ lone trip to Monroe this season.