Brandon A. Williams

The Cowboys shocked the conference today after getting a 28-20 upset win of No. 16 UIW. The defense came to play forcing 3 turnovers and sacked Cameron Ward 10 times along the way in a game that head coach Frank Wilson says the team played at a high level in all 3 phases.

The Hamilton Christian Warriors are on a three-game win streak and are coming off the program’s biggest win in five years. The Warriors toppled the No. 1 power-rated team in Class 1A in Grand Lake as senior quarterback Neiman Sullen led the way.

Week 7 brings a familiar yet tough opponent for the Cowboys as the No. 16 UIW Cardinals come to town looking to spoil the poke’s homecoming festivities. Back in week four, the Cardinals shut out the pokes 31-0, but head coach Frank Wilson said they’re doing everything in their power this week to ensure that doesn’t happen again.

Leesville’s Daveion Grubb has lived up to his billing as a playmaker this season. The senior wideout is top five in touchdown catches among Southwest Louisiana receivers and has helped lead his team to a 4-2 record atop their district.

After a restful off week, the Cowboys are working to turn things around now in week 6. After a 1-4 start to the season, the Pokes enter this week getting ready to face a familiar opponent in the Northwestern State Demons.

Touchdown Live week six is upon us. Six games were on the slate tonight with more coming tomorrow on TDL Friday. Here are the final scores and highlights from tonight’s games.

Levi is leading all receivers in Southwest Louisiana and is believed to be the state’s leader as well with over 900 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns. He credits his work ethic and his teammates for his success.

Cowboy Basketball is set to return in November and today they held their preseason press conference with first-year head coach John Aiken and numerous new faces on the roster. They gave us a sneak peek at what we can expect from the Pokes once the season tips off.

With the loss to Southeastern in the rearview, the Cowboys are using their off week to get healthy and refocus as they enter the second half of the 2021 season.

It was a game where McNeese jumped out to an early lead, but after that, the offense went numb for the rest of the first half. They would find their rhythm after halftime outscoring Southeastern 28-14, but missed opportunities along the way result in the pokes coming up short.

Big games bring big moments, and none were bigger Friday than when Jennings running back Trevor Etienne stepped up to play quarterback for his team in the TDL Game of the Week against Iota. He had 18 carries for 243 yards and scored six touchdowns en route to the Bulldogs’ first win of the season.

The McNeese Cowboys are getting ready for their week five rivalry game against the Southeastern Lions. They’re 0-1 in conference play but they’re hoping to change their fortune come Saturday in ‘The Hole.’

As the Cowboys return to ‘The Hole’ for the second time this season, they’ll do so against a familiar opponent in the Southeastern Lions. Last season’s match-up was a one-possession game in favor of the Lions.

After a one-year hiatus, the McNeese Track and field team was able to host the Cowboy Stampede. The event featured student-athletes at the collegiate and high school levels who took place in different races to showcase their athletic talent.

Touchdown Live week 4 is upon us. Seven games were on the slate tonight with more coming tomorrow on TDL Friday. Here are the final scores and highlights from tonight’s games.

The Charging Indians are making waves in their first season back on the gridiron with the team’s first 2-0 start since 2007. Junior running back Derrick Paul has been a big part of their resurgence.

The Cowboys begin conference play this week against Incarnate Word. Their last meeting in the spring didn’t go the Cowboy’s way but Frank Wilson and his team are more confident and experienced this time around.

McNeese will aim to push their record vs. SWAC teams to 15-0 on Saturday as they enter the game 8-and-a-half point favorites over the Jags.

Alex Prudhomme is a tie-down roper with big goals and aspirations. At just 19 years old he’s qualified for the Junior NFR in Las Vegas later this year in December after placing in “The Generation of Next Rodeo” in Humble, Texas last month.

The Cowboys struck first early, but when the second quarter came around the Argonauts were able to take advantage of penalties and made big plays down the stretch to help put them over the top. However, the difference in this game came down to the missed opportunities on special teams.

Here are the final scores and highlights from Thursday night’s games.

The Cowboy’s defense is predicted to be the best in the Southland this fall. With all-conference players like Isaiah Chambers and Mason Kinsey on the front four, they’ll look to use all the weapons they have in the holster.

“Yeah, it’s been awesome. We’ve had two weeks to prepare for the team,” said Orgeron. “Obviously over the summer to breaking them down getting an idea of what they like to do but really these past two weeks really honing in on them to see what they like to do defensively, offensively, and special teams. Know what area’s to attack they’re a great football team, but excited to get out there Saturday and compete in front of our fans.”

The football season is nearly upon us as Jamboree games kicked off on Thursday. Thursday nights Jamboree games featured the resurgence of a Sam Houston squad that sat out a season because of Hurricane damage. A Westlake team that looks much improved from a year ago. A young Vinton Lions team that has big-play potential, a Grand Lake team that is fresh off a state title appearance, and an LCCP squad that has young, but talented players on both sides of the ball.

2020 was a stand-out season for the LCCP TrailBlazers. They went undefeated in the regular season and made a semifinal appearance for the first time in program history. Despite losing numerous key starters on Offense, the Blazers are confident in rising junior Josiah Bushnell to step up At quarterback.

It’s been a year since Washington-Marion touched the gridiron, but soon the Friday night lights will shine again. The Charging Indians enter 2021 with a new attitude thanks to first-year head coach Jules Sullen.

2020 was another good season for Leesville as the Wampus Cats went 5-4 and landed a top-five spot in the playoffs for the first time in program history. Head coach Robert Causey is focused on improving from that success.

The Deridder native suffered a broken hand back in June just three weeks before the big event and his hopes of competing were up in the air. However, he was determined to finish strong no matter what.

The Lake Arthur Tigers enter the new season with bright eyes, as the Tigers are young at numerous positions. While an inexperienced team brings challenges, second-year head coach Tarius Davis is embracing it.

The Iota Bulldogs are back and ready to bark. After a less than ideal 2020 season head coach Josh Andrus says the work his team put in during the summer will pay dividends this fall.

2020 was a bounce-back year for the Pickering Red Devils. After posting just four wins in the three years prior, Pickering went 55-4 making it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

After an unusual 2020 season, the Vinton Lions are hoping to get back on track. With numerous veterans leading the way on both sides of the ball, head coach Lark Hebert is hopeful their numbers will help them play better under the Friday night lights.

he pokes hit the practice field in full pads for the first time and it was a day filled with hitting, cheering, and excitement as the 2021 season nears. The competition was back in the air during the morning period.

After a needed off day, the Pokes returned to the practice field for day five of training camp. It was another competitive display from both sides of the ball, although the defense showed why they are considered the best in the Southland after a strong spring season.

St. Louis shortstop Evan Joubert recently signed with Division I Juco powerhouse San Jacinto. The dual-sport athlete is coming off a Division II state championship win in baseball and will be taking his talents to play at the next level.

The 32-year-old managed to place first in both the 100 and 200-meter races finishing with a time of 21.98 in the 200 and 10.67 in the 100. Jackson took home both titles despite nursing an injury.

Gavin Sonnier is a fierce competitor on the Jiu-Jitsu mat, and he proved it by winning Gold at the American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi championship in June. The Welsh native has been competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since he was 12 and has accumulated 60 medals.

Close to 400 student-athletes attended the Last Chance football camp to show off their skills and learn new techniques. McNeese head coach Frank Wilson says it gave them a chance to compete as fall camp approaches.

In addition, McNeese is expecting major contributions from former Kansas corner Corione Harris, linebacker Ge’Mon Eaford of Oregon, and offensive linemen Romello Tarver of Central Michigan and Iowa transfer Trey Winters.

The 2021 Southland Conference Media Day is in the books and the McNeese Cowboys are ready to get back on the field for a fall season for the first time since 2019.

The four-star running back chose the Tigers over offers from schools like Auburn and Texas. For him, there was something special about the Louisiana connection with the coaching staff.

College Oaks Park has new life thanks to Scotts and Major League Baseball’s Field Refurbishment Program. After suffering hurricane damage it’s been rebuilt with resodded grounds and dirt in an effort to get young softball players back on the diamond.

College programs like Tulane, Louisville, and UL-Lafayette wanted Deville in their program, but the playmaker chose to commit to Big Ten member Purdue as a wide receiver. Deville is believed to be the first Power 5 commit in Iowa history.

Former McNeese Cowboy Josh Quayhaygen successfully defended his Welterweight Title defeating Dionicio Gustavo in a five-round championship bought at Karate Combat Season 3.

In his final season with St. Louis Catholic, Nick Ughova achieved great success. He finished with a 3.9 GPA and averaged around 12 pts and 7 boards per game.

McNeese Cowgirls head coach James Landreneau hosted his softball pitching camp for high school athletes that are looking to enhance their skills in the circle. It’s an opportunity for them to gain some new tools to make them sharper on and off the diamond.

Were just a couple of months away from the start of the 2021 football season, which means it’s time for the 7-in-Seven countdown. The most competitive districts to keep an eye on during football season.

The Mississippi State signee pitched in 84 innings this past season posting 121 strikeouts and two no-hitters en route to the Buccaneers capturing their 11th Class 5A state championship.

McNeese Rodeo competitor Gavin Soileau brought home first prize in Steer Wrestling at the National College Finals Rodeo in late June. He says winning at the NCFR has been a goal of his since before he got into college.

During their playoff run, the Bucs pitched four shutouts and had one no-hitter.