Sports

Lady Demons tennis team falls in heartbreak to Louisiana Tech

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Northwestern State found itself on the wrong side of a close contest Sunday afternoon, dropping a 4-3 decision to Louisiana Tech.The Lady Demons (63) debuted a new doubles line up, but ultimately dropped points on court one (6-3) and two (6-4) with court three going unfinished.

Lady Gators advance, play LaSalle Thursday

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

In the regional round off the LHSSA girls playoffs Monday night No. 10 seeded Lady Chiefs lost to No. 7 seeded Ruston, 50-48.Also ending their playoff run were No. 16 seeded St Mary’s Tigers with 64-21 loss against. No. 1 seeded Southern lab.No.

Local boys’ teams headed to playoffs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Natchitoches Central, Lakeview and St Mary’s head to LHSSA 2024 Boys’ Basketball Playoffs. The first round is Thursday, Feb. 23, when No. 5 seeded NCHS tips off against No. 12 seeded Fontainebleau on the Chief ’s court at 6 p.m.No. 1 seeded Gators have a bye, and will take on the winner of No.

Chase Forte (15) brings the ball up against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi alongside teammate Justin Wilson (11) on Monday night. Photo by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Athletics

Demons fall short at Texas A&M Corpus Christi

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

For the second time in as many road games, the Northwestern State men’s basketball team found its offense in the second half.

Rocco Gump homered and drove in four runs in the Demons’ loss to Southern Illinois on Sunday. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Baseball team rallies to beat Southern Illinois

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

For the third straight game in its season-opening series against Southern Illinois, the Northwestern State baseball team showed its ability to rally from an earlygame deficit.The next step for the Demons is to find a way to finish one of those rallies in a positive manner.

The LA Lightning 10U travel ball team coached by Donovan Ohnoutka won second place in the USSSA February Frost tournament at PARC Natchitoches. There were seven teams entered in the tournament. Pictured from left in front row are Jax Errington, Archer Johnson, Liam Mahloch, Cohen Gandy, Carter Hough, and Noah Patin. In back row are Carson Gentry, Luke Fair, Ryne Williams, Callen Bertrand, Murphy Linebaugh, Ohnoutka, Adam and Gavin Key.

LA Lightning 10U

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The LA Lightning 10U travel ball team coached by Donovan Ohnoutka won second place in the USSSA February Frost tournament at PARC Natchitoches. There were seven teams entered in the tournament.

Paige Wise Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Lady Demon tennis team continues winning play

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Northwestern State continued its dominant play in front of the home fans with a 61 victory against LSUShreveport on Sunday afternoon at the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex.NSU (5-2) began the day by cruising to the doubles point, winning 6-1 on courts 2 and 3.

Zach Beard had a great showing at the USATF Indoor Championships, placing sixth at the 60-meter dash Saturday. Photo by Michael Wade Photography

Northwestern track star proving to the nation how good he really is

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Everyone in the Southland Conference and the area have known how good Zachaeus Beard is. On the big stage, he proved just that to the entire nation.Beard, a senior from Fellowship, advanced to the finals with a 6.

All 3 advance to regionals

News Staff

Friday, February 16, 2024

In the non-select Division I bracket, No. 10 seeded Natchitoches Central came out on top against No. 23 seeded Benton at home, 59 to 33. NCHS plays # 7 seeded Ruston on Monday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m..In the select Division IV bracket, No. 16 seeded St Mary’s won against No.

Northwestern sweeps SLC weekly track awards

News Staff

Friday, February 16, 2024

A Southland Conference record and four Northwestern State athletes who posted top marks in the SLC led to a sweep of the conference weekly awards, announced Wednesday.

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