Sports
The Forgotten 1958 Wildcat Football Team
Editor’s Note: Mr. Allen Hymel, the author of the following piece on the 1958 St. James High football team, stopped by a few weeks ago to deliver his article to be published and as the 2023 Wildcats prepare to play for a State Championship this Friday, I thought this week would be a fitting week to bring Hymel’s story to our readers. Enjoy!
Wildcats Win! Next Stop - Caesars Superdome And Shot At Division III State Championship Trophy
The St. James Wildcat football team got over the hump in reaching the State Championship game as they defeated the Sterlington Panthers 28-17 in the Division III non-select semifinal playoff at Panther Stadium played in Monroe.
Opelousas Rushing Attack Too Much For Bulldogs To Handle
The 2023 Lutcher Bulldog football season ended last Friday at home at the hands of the Opelousas Tigers, who used a punishing rushing attack to take control of the game in the second half and punch their ticket to the Division II non-select semi-final round of the playoffs.
Wildcats A Win Away From Shot At Championship
The St. James Wildcat football team got a bit of revenge when they beat the No. 6 seeded Many Tigers 40-0 in the Division III (non-select) quarterfinal playoff game played at Wildcat Stadium in Vacherie last Friday.