NSU trio take a step toward July’s Summer Olympics

The Northwestern State trio of Djimon Gumbs, Diamante Gumbs and Zachaeus Beard took one step toward a trip to Paris on a strong day for all three at their respective meets June 22 Djimon Gumbs took the top spot in the shot put and twin brother Diamante grabbed the victory in the discus on the...

Gumbs twins to compete at BVI Championships, Beard at U.S. Olympic trials

While the Northwestern State seasons are over for the athletes, journeys are just beginning for athletes aiming to reach the Olympics.Three athletes who finished their Demons career in recent weeks are aiming to reach the world’s biggest meet—the Olympics in Paris, which start July 26.

Northwestern’s Heimerman named SLC Women’s Coach of the Year

A total team effort from the Northwestern State track and field athletes and coaches to earn the Southland Conference Women’s Outdoor Championship earned Mike Heimerman the SLC Women’s Coach of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday.

Demons add Nichols transfer Micah Thomas & Chipola’s Jerald Colonel

Second-year Northwestern State men’s basketball coach Rick Cabrera has announced the addition of two transfers to his 2024-25 roster – one of whom is extremely familiar with the Southland Conference.

Natchitoches Flipping Athletics are headed to Nationals

Natchitoches Flipping Ath;etics (NFA) is thrilled to announce its historic participation in the first-ever Youth Age Co-Ed Stunting National Championship, representing Louisiana with pride and excellence.

Cheer & Dance Squads

Team members pictured are front row from left are Ainsley Armstrong, Georgia Kate Philen, Charlie Gandy, Barbara Jackson, Ashley Methvin, Destanee Stewart and Ava Rae Gill.

4-H Fishing Finatics

4-H Fishing Finatics

NSU women finish 16th in 4x400 relay, earn 2nd Team All-American

The stellar 2024 season for the Northwestern State women’s 4x400 relay team came to an end, but it didn’t end without a fight. Or without a spot on the All-American team.NSU ran a 3:32.

Dylan Kyle Poche bass tournament brings in more than $45,000

Three incoming Northwestern State University students were named recipients of this year’s Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarships. They are Ayden Slack of Vivian and Caleb Johnson and Colin Cosenza, both of Many, who will join NSU’s competitive Bass Fishing Team.

Beard finishes eighth in 100, Gumbs places 19th in discus

Any time a feat happens that hasn’t in a decade, it is quite an accomplishment.Zachaeus Beard finished eighth in the men’s 100-meter dash, running a 10.