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McNeese Football Holds First Day of Fall Camp with Revamped Roster
The McNeese Cowboys wrapped up their first day of Fall camp on Wednesday, their initial morning practice was delayed due to rainy conditions but the Pokes eventually took the field this afternoon with plenty of new faces on the roster this season, 57 to be exact and 20 of them coming from the FBS le...
Southland Conference Preseason Poll and All-Conference Teams Released
Southland Conference Media Day, also known as the ‘Opening Drive’ was held on Monday in San Antonio, and with it the preseason poll and all-conference teams were announced. The Cowboys came in at sixth in the preseason poll, and had three players named to all-conference teams.
McNeese hosts ‘Victory Day’ for children with special needs
McNeese held their third annual ‘Victory Day’ on Wednesday evening at Cowboy Stadium as those with physical or cognitive impairments were able to live out their dreams with the ultimate game-day experience.
Cowboys Look to Move on From 2023, and Improve with Added Experience
2023 was a disappointing season for McNeese football as they finished the season with a 1-10 record, with their one win coming thanks to a Northwestern State forfeit. Entering the 2024 season, the Cowboys are putting 2023 behind them, and moving on in hopes of improving in 2024.
Former Barbe Buccaneer Kyle DeBarge Selected 33rd Overall by the Minnesota Twins in MLB Draft
Kyle DeBarge found success in both high school, and college, helping Barbe to State Championships in 2019 and 2021, plus a MaxPreps National Title in 2021 as well, before leaving for Louisiana Lafayette, where he was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in 2024, in addition to being name...
After capturing his first career PGA Tour victory earlier this year at the Canadian Open, former McNeese golfer Robert MacIntyre, who is from Oban, Scotland, captured his second victory, in his home country of Scotland, by winning the Scottish Open.
Southland Conference Schedules Released for McNeese Men’s and Women’s Basketball
The college basketball seasons are still several months away, but on Friday, the Southland Conference released conference schedules for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Former Barbe Buccaneer Kyle DeBarge Prepares for 2024 MLB Draft
Every child that picks up a baseball has dreams, and aspirations of hearing their name called in the Major League Baseball draft, and becoming a Major League Baseball player. For former Barbe Buccaneer Kyle DeBarge, the first half of that dream will soon be realized, as he is expected to be drafted....
McNeese to Play Illinois State in First Round of Paradise Jam
The McNeese Men’s Basketball team will head to the U.S. Virgin Islands in November for the Paradise Jam, a mid-season tournament in which they’ll face off with teams around the country, and on Tuesday the bracket was released.
7-In-Seven Countdown: Top 2024 High School Football Matchups
For week two of the 7-In-Seven Countdown series, we’re taking a look at some of the top 2024 Southwest Louisiana high school football matchups, from week one onwards.
Former LSU baseball player, Paul Skenes, earns spot in MLB All-Star Game.
Former LSU baseball player and Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes makes MLB All-Star Game.
Former McNeese Cowboy Shahada Wells to Play for Houston Rockets in NBA Summer League
Following one of the best seasons by a McNeese Cowboy in program history, 2023-24 Southland Conference Player of the Year Shahada Wells will get a chance at the next level as he’ll suit up with the Houston Rockets for the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
7-In-Seven Countdown: Top SWLA Sports Moments from 2023-24
For the first week of our 7-In-Seven Countdown series this summer, we took a look at some of the top moments from Southwest Louisiana teams, and athletes from the 2023-24 athletic year.
Former South Beauregard Athlete Trinity Spooner Places 15th in U.S. Olympic Javelin Qualifier
Former South Beauregard Knight, and current LSU Tiger Trinity Spooner was in Eugene, Oregon on Friday night for the U.S. Olympic Javelin trials, as she looked to take the next step towards making the U.S. Olympic team for this summer's Olympics in Paris.
Paris Guillory returns to Lake Charles with big goals in mind
Paris Guillory’s journey back to her hometown of Lake Charles is a long and winding path, but with her now officially returning, the expectations of the McNeese Cowgirls 2024-25 basketball season have completely shifted.
The women’s javelin throw qualifying is set to take place Friday evening.
On Friday, Spooner will have the chance to solidify her spot on the Olympic Team as she competes in the U.S. Trials.
Gary Goff and Will Wade Throw Out First Pitches Ahead of Gumbeaux Gators Walk-Off Win
It was college night at Joe Miller Ballpark for the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators game vs. the Acadiana Cane Cutters on Wednesday night, and McNeese head football and men’s basketball coaches Gary Goff, and Will Wade were in attendance to throw out the first pitches.
Will Wade to hold second year of Basketball Camp at McNeese
As Will Wade heads into his second year as the head coach of the McNeese Cowboys Basketball program, he is also heading into year two of his basketball camp at the University as well.
McNeese Cowgirls Basketball confident with new Transfer Class
The McNeese Cowgirls and more specifically Head Coach Lynn Kennedy were very active this year in trying to improve on a roster that went (6-25) this past season.
The 7-In-Seven countdown series is back, and this year we want to hear from YOU! If you have a player, team, game, or moment that you want to see featured, we want to hear about it!
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7-in-Seven is returning for another summer of content, and this year we want to hear from you! In the past the KPLC Sports staff has used the summer to preview the upcoming high school, and college football seasons, and to look back on the previous seasons as well, and this year we’re doing it onc...
Will Wade and Shahada Wells Named as Finalists for Allstate Sugar Bowl Awards
Will Wade and Shahada Wells have won numerous awards following their historic 2023-24 season, including the Southland Conference Coach, and Player of the Year Awards, and now, both have been named as finalists for state awards.
Gumbeaux Gators hold Major League Night at Barbe High School
Friday evening the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators hosted Major League Night for their game against the Baton Rouge Rougarou.
McNeese Rodeo Team Heads to Wyoming for College National Finals Rodeo
For the third consecutive year the McNeese rodeo team won the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s Southern Region, and now several of their team members will be competing in the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
Gary Goff Discusses McNeese Football’s Offseason
Between transfer portal additions, schedule changes, more schedule changes, and other variables, it’s been a long offseason for the McNeese Cowboys, but with just 80 days remaining until their week zero matchup at Tarleton State against the Texans, Gary Goff is ready for year three in Lake Charles...
Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Win First Home Game in Front of Sell Out Crowd
Tuesday night was an exciting one over at Joe Miller Ballpark as the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators played their first ever home game, and they did so in front of a sellout crowd of 2,300 that saw them beat the Seguin River Monsters 10-0.
Former McNeese Golfer Robert MacIntyre Wins PGA Tour’s Canadian Open
Robert MacIntyre played golf at McNeese State from 2014-16, winning the Southland Conference Freshman of the year for the 2014-15 season, in addition to being named to the All-Southland Conference first team in 2015 as well. Now, the Oban, Scotland native, is a PGA Tour winner.
Sports Person of the Week - Ashton Richard
21-year-old Sulphur native Ashton Richard won the 9-ball shootout national championship in Las Vegas earlier this month and brought home a grand prize of ten thousand dollars.
LHSAA State Championships to Remain in Southwest Louisiana
High school State Champions have been crowned in Southwest Louisiana for basketball, baseball, softball and swimming for years, and that will remain the case through at least the 2025-2026 athletic year.
Tigers win with a walk-off home run! 💜💛
No. 2 seed LSU will meet No. 3 seed Wofford at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31 in the opening game of the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional.
McNeese Football’s Schedule Changed with Addition of Stephen F. Austin
With Stephen F. Austin officially rejoining the Southland Conference, becoming a full member as of July 1st, the Southland Conference had to readjust their conference schedules in order to accommodate the Lumberjacks.
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We head to St. Martinville for our 7Sports Play of the Week where Jennings Bulldog Re'John Zeno runs for a nearly 80-yard touchdown to help his team win 25 to 23! http://kplctv.com/2023/11/18/tdl-regionals-scores-highlights/
Check out our impressive play(s) of the week from the Lake Arthur Tigers! If you missed the TDL season finale, we have scores and highlights for you here >> https://www.kplctv.com/2023/11/02/tdl-week-10-8-games-thursday-night/
Check out our plays of the week! If you missed any of the action, find our Week 9 scores and highlights here >> https://www.kplctv.com/2023/10/27/tdl-week-9-scores-highlights/
Check out our play of the week! Spoiler alert – we couldn't choose just one! If you missed any scores or highlights, find them here >> https://www.kplctv.com/2023/10/19/tdl-week-8-3-games-thursday-night/
Check out the Trailblazers with our TDL Play of the Week! If you missed anything, find the scores and highlights here >> https://www.kplctv.com/2023/10/13/tdl-week-7-three-games-thursday-night/
BREAKING: Will Wade announced today at Southland Media day that Brandon Chambers and Vernon Hamilton will both serve as head coach while Wade serves his 10-game suspension. Chambers and Hamilton will split the 10 games. McNeese's first 10 games: Nov. 6 @ VCU Nov. 10 vs. College of Biblical Studies Nov. 13 vs. Champion Christian Nov. 14 vs. LeTourneau Nov. 18 @ Western Carolina Nov. 21 vs. Texas State (La. Tech MTE) Nov. 22 @ Louisiana Tech (La. Tech MTE) Nov. 28 @ UAB Dec. 2 vs. UT Martin Dec. 5 vs. Mississippi University for Women
As Week 6 of high school football wraps up, our Play of the Week takes us to Sulphur where Barbe's Eric Jones Jr. catches a long touchdown pass. Barbe would cruise in this one beating Sulphur 31-0. https://www.kplctv.com/2023/10/05/tdl-week-5-seven-games-thursday-night/
Finish Friday strong with Game Night Highlights on 7Sports TDL.
Check out our play of the week! If you missed anything, replay the highlights here >> https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/28/tdl-week-5-three-games-thursday-night/
TDL Play of the Week: Iota's Jacob Cormier with the big touchdown run. More highlights here >> https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/15/tdl-week-3-scores-highlights/
The first edition of the brand new Touchdown Live Pregame Show from this afternoon! Make sure to tune in tonight at 10:00 for all of the action from around Southwest Louisiana on Touchdown Live.
Catch up with the sports guys as they interview Jennings Head Coach Bret Fuselier and Leesville Head Coach Robbie Causey before the start of their game this evening. https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/01/tdl-week-1-scores-highlights/
Getting started here at Alex Box!
Thanks to a Reese Reyna walk-off home run in the eighth inning, the McNeese Cowgirls are your Southland Conference Softball champions! McNeese is heading to the NCAA Tournament once again.
McNeese Softball head coach James Landreneau's message to fans ahead of Tuesday's big home game against LSU:
Dennis 'Skeet' Owens explains where he got his nickname: Catch the full interview with Barbe's new head football coach tonight at 6:00
McNeese softball head coach James Landreneau announces Jil Poullard is no longer a member of the Cowgirls:
CHECK THIS OUT: Iowa's Desamonte Gradney throws down a VICIOUS one-handed slam all over LCCP's Martin Young, and it would turn to be crucial as the Yellowjackets gave LCCP their first district loss of the season 59-58.
This didn't air either due to the power outage, but Saturday was a special one for McNeese Basketball as they honored Cowboy legend John Rudd by retiring his #52, and we caught up with Rudd, and his former coach Glenn Duhon about the occasion
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