Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

Lafayette

Weekend Sports Anchor at KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)

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Williams' walk-off lifts Cajuns over South Alabama in extras

6 days ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — Sophomore Dayzja Williams came through in the clutch Thursday night, lifting Louisiana to a dramatic 2-1 extra-inning win over South Alabama in the series opener at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park. With two runners on in the bottom of the eighth and the game knotted tied, Williams, a native of Alexandria, delivered a walk-off single to secure the victory for the Ragin’ Cajuns. “It was a good feeling,” Williams said. “I feel like we needed this to keep the momentum going.
Louisiana baseball, softball eye strong finish in Sun Belt second half

1 week ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — As Sun Belt Conference play reaches its midpoint, both Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns baseball and softball teams are battling to climb the league standings and finish the regular season on a high note. On the softball diamond, head coach Alyson Habetz’s squad is coming off a tough weekend series loss to James Madison, dropping two of three games — both by just one run. The defeats add to a growing trend, with six of Louisiana’s nine Sun Belt losses coming by a single run.
Plaisance native Logan Speyrer finds Peace in the Fight

2 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

PLAISANCE — At 19, Logan Speyrer was bursting with energy and nowhere to direct it. “I was 19 with a crazy amount of energy and no where to direct it,” said the Plaisance native. Now 27, Speyrer has transformed that once-aimless intensity into a professional fighting career rooted in discipline, resilience and self-reflection. “I’m a loose cannon sometimes and I need a place to let off some of that high intensity,” he said.
Cajuns Drop to UTRGV Despite Early Comeback Effort

2 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — Louisiana baseball dropped its Tuesday night game, falling 9-7 to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field. It was the first meeting between the two programs in 20 years, and the Vaqueros wasted no time making an impact, scoring three runs in the first inning and building a 5-1 lead by the middle of the third. The Cajuns, however, responded quickly.
Hepworth heroics, Morgan’s dominance help Cajuns blank Bobcats

2 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — It was a pitcher’s duel in the Sun Belt Conference bout between Louisiana and Texas State, but one swing made all the difference. Sophomore pitcher Chase Morgan tossed seven shutout innings for the Ragin’ Cajuns, and junior Carson Hepworth delivered a go-ahead home run in the eighth to lift Louisiana to a 2-0 win over the Bobcats Friday night at Russo Park. Morgan threw 102 pitches and struck out five while keeping Texas State off the scoreboard.
Louisiana focuses on building leadership in spring football

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — Two weeks into spring football, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are deep in preparation for the 2025 season. While position battles won’t be decided just yet, head coach Michael Desormeaux is using this time to evaluate the identity of his team. Desormeaux, entering his fourth year at the helm, believes success starts with work ethic—and leadership. "Our staff sets the tone for the environment that we want to create here," Desormeaux said.
Louisiana Drillers celebrate first-ever Fraser Cup

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — The Louisiana Drillers celebrated history on Wednesday night at Planet Ice, showcasing their first-ever Fraser Cup championship in front of their hometown fans. The Drillers, an ice hockey franchise founded in 2015, brought home the title after years of building a competitive program. Head coach Chris Francis described the win as an emotional milestone. "It’s a feeling and emotion all tied into one that you can’t explain," Francis said.
Louisiana Baseball Holds Off Northwestern State in 9-7 Victory

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns held off a late rally from Northwestern State on Tuesday night, securing a 9-7 victory at home behind a strong offensive showing. Loreauville product Riley Marcotte made his second start of the season on the mound for Louisiana, and the Cajuns wasted no time providing run support. In the bottom of the first inning, Lee Amedee put Louisiana on the board with an RBI single up the middle, scoring the game’s first run.
Laila Badger Makes History with Hole-in-One for David Thibodaux

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — As Women’s History Month comes to a close, one David Thibodaux senior golfer has etched her name into the record books. Laila Badger, who has only been playing golf for five years, made history during the Acadiana Area High School Golf League Tournament by sinking a hole-in-one on the sixth hole—an accomplishment never before achieved by a Bulldog golfer. “It definitely takes my head away from all the stress and things that go on during life,” Badger said of her time on the course.
Two-Out Rally Leads Cajuns To 5-2 Win Over James Madison

3 weeks ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — Conor Higgs’ two-out, two-run triple in the eighth inning fueled a four-run rally in the frame and helped Louisiana claim a 5-2 win over James Madison on Friday in the first game of a three-game Sun Belt Conference series at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park.