Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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🎭 Culture
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles kicked off Friday, Oct.
9 at Girard Park with live music, boudin cutting, and dancing (including couples in the rain) and continued Saturday with additional stage acts and community festivities.
🏈 Sports
LSU played Kentucky in a SEC contest in Lexington at 6 p.m. on Oct.
10, and the Tigers hoped to bounce back from a road loss while the Wildcats came off an overtime win at South Carolina with live updates noting key plays and expert analysis throughout the game.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt said he struggled with turnovers as his team lost 35-34 in overtime to Kentucky on Saturday, Oct.
10 at Kroger Field (Lexington), with a late interception and fumble that hurt the Tigers' momentum.
After two losses, the Lafayette High Mighty Lions bounced back with a 34-14 win against Sam Houston on Friday in District 3-5A action, improving their record to 4-2 overall.
Coach Stephen Hearen credited hard practice and strong defense for the comeback.
On Friday, Oct. 9, University High beat Kaplan 42-12 in a non-district game.
Caiden Bellard (former Lafayette Christian) rushed for 106 yards, scoring three times and catching a touchdown pass.
In Week 6 Acadiana high school football, Joseph Adams set a record with five sacks for Lafayette Christian while Thomas Carter, Hayden Monroe, Justin Williams, and Chaise Dupre posted strong numbers (Williams rushed for 293 yards).
The Northwest Raiders will face undefeated Eunice next week.
LSU football lost in overtime to Kentucky and the game has raised questions about team strategy for the season.
Coaches said the team will work to improve as it prepares for upcoming matchups.
Sun Belt football heats up this weekend as teams vie for conference top spots.
Louisiana Tech debuts against UL at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN-Plus while James Madison visits Georgia Southern — each matchup promises high-scoring action.
The UL Cajuns lost their Sun Belt game to Louisiana Tech after a tough match with missed chances and turnovers.
Coach Michael Desormeaux said the loss left the team + fans frustrated.
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