Emma Smith of Delcambre is the best female high school high jumper in Louisiana and the top two in the nation in 2026.
CHICAGO — In its 41st year celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade on Thursday announced Emma Smith of Delcambre High School is the 2025-26 Gatorade Louisiana Girls Track and Field Player of the Year.
The turf field at Sellers Field in Abbeville.
In 2022, the city of Abbeville added turf to the infields at A.A. Comeaux Park to enhance the facilities and become more competitive in attracting tournaments.
The city utilized $3 million in revenue bonds to fund the project. During the Abbeville City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilman Francis Plaisance said he has some concerns about what return the city is receiving on that investment.
The Erath band takes group photo after winning it all
ERATH – A simple dare led Erath High band director Kenny Broussard and his band to a state title.
Before the band season kicked off, Broussard got a challenge from a college buddy who dared him to teach his band a fancy skit with an Italian twist.
During the show, the band played Italian songs and served pizza, meatballs, and spaghetti at an Italian restaurant setting.
The performance was titled “Bouon Appetitio,” which means “Enjoy Your Meal With Loved Ones.”
Abbeville High homecoming queen Keira Gordan waves to the crowd.
VC homecoming queen Ali Broussard waves to the crowd during the parade.
Here are the Abbeville High cheerleaders.
Members of the AHS Class of 1975.
Members of the AHS Class of 1965.
Members of the AHS Class of 1980.
Members of the AHS Class of 2000.
VC classmates throw candy.
VC student Porter Melder brought his goat on the float and carried it for the entire parade.
VC' dancers and cheerleaders ride together.
Members of the VC class of 2000 throw candy.
Members of the VC Class of 1975.
Members of the VC Class of 2005.
Members of the VC Class of 1985.
Dressed up as Swamp Boy is Cooper Son.
The street by St. Mary Magdalen Church was full of VC students and family members.
Here are photos of the Abbeville High ad VC homecoming parades this past Friday. The Abbeville High parade rolled first and then VC followed.
Avery Grace Hebert
Avery Toups
Two students from Vermilion Parish are members for the 2025 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Homecoming Court.
Avery-Grace Hebert and Avery Toups, both of whom are Erath High graduates, are among the 10 UL Lafayette students to receive the honor.
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