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Big day, low scores. See how three competitors set blazing pace at Metro tourney

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Fambrough

It was an epic day at the Girls Metro Golf tournament as the top three finishers led by champion Sophia Macias of Episcopal posted a combined score of minus-18 on Wednesday at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary. “I’m not so sure you’ll ever see a round like that again in this tournament,” Episcopal coach/meet director Steve Baronich said. “What Sophia did was incredible.
Series vs.single game final. See why LHSAA baseball coaches prefer one over other.

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Fambrough

The underdog upsets the top-seeded favorite in a single baseball playoff game to win a high school championship. It's legendary stuff. These days it can only happen in the LHSAA's smallest classes - 1A, B and C. Not only is the best-of-three series format here to stay, it will determine six LHSAA baseball titles May 15-17 in Sulphur. And yes, the coaches love it. They really love it.
New Orleans man arrested for multiple high-end motorcycle thefts in Gonzales

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Quinn Coffman

A New Orleans man was arrested after multiple expensive motorcycles were stolen from residences in Gonzales over the past week. David Williams, 28, was arrested by Louisiana State Police Troop NOLA, accused of illegal possession of stolen things. Williams also has warrants out from Gonzales PD for three counts of theft of a motor vehicle. He is awaiting extradition to Ascension Parish. According to police, the thefts began at a Gonzales apartment complex.
Fentanyl was shipped by UPS to Louisiana in protein powder tins. Undercover cops busted two men

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Quinn Coffman

Two men were arrested in an undercover operation in Baton Rouge last week after containers of protein powder filled with a fentanyl-laced substance were allegedly shipped to them from California through UPS. Decorey London and Kenterrius Kelly were arrested April 14 by DEA and Homeland Security agents on one charge each of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.
Abby Froelich, Dutchtown softball settle down after shaky start to beat Central

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | William Weathers

Even an uncharacteristic start from Dutchtown pitcher Abby Froelich in Tuesday’s Division I nonselect state softball playoffs was still good enough for the Griffins to advance. Froelich overcame a rocky beginning before the senior right-hander settled down over the final four innings, and No. 3 Dutchtown strung together six runs in the middle of the game for a 7-1 victory over No. 14 Central at Dutchtown. “It was more mental,” Froelich said. “(It’s) the playoff nerves.
Statewide technology competition to spotlight top students

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Timothy Boone

The deadline is approaching to apply for a spot in the first statewide technology competition, designed to showcase the latest software and hardware being developed across Louisiana. The Nexus Technology Cup will spotlight innovative developments created by high school and college students, along with tech enthusiasts. The event will be held June 17-June 19 at the Water Campus in Baton Rouge.
Get ready for a 'very, very hot' 2025 New Orleans Jazz Fest: 'Going to be a bit of a shock'

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Kasey Bubnash

Heavy rains that drenched the New Orleans metro area and flooded streets across the city hit a little too close for comfort this week, as The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off Thursday. But while some scattered showers could continue through much of the week, National Weather Service meteorologist Phil Grigsby said the first weekend of 2025 Jazz Fest is not likely to be a washout. "It's actually just going to be hot — very, very hot," Grigsby said.
Who was Baton Rouge's high school Athlete of the Week for April 14-20? Time to vote

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Fambrough

Baton Rouge's spring high school sports are loaded with outstanding individual performances each and every single week. Who was Baton Rouge's best high school athlete for the week for April 14-20? You get to decide. Here's your chance to make your vote count and choose TheAdvocate.com Athlete of the Week. The poll will wrap up at noon on Thursday, and the winner will be recognized on the The Advocate High School Sports Facebook page.
Metro girls tourney a competitive last first postseason event for Episcopal golfer

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Robin Fambrough

Whether it is framed as a rite of passage or the passing of the torch, the Girls Metro Golf tournament is another milestone for Sophia Macias. The Episcopal senior started playing in the annual postseason event as a middle-schooler. Now she is a Tulane signee who enters the tournament with a different role — a slight pre-tourney underdog by less than two strokes. “It’s definitely bittersweet,” Macias said. “On one hand, I’m really excited to move on to the next step, my college career.
To combat absenteeism, Louisiana lawmaker wants to tie school funding to attendance

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Elyse Carmosino

As Louisiana continues to grapple with high rates of student absenteeism, a lawmaker wants to push districts to tackle the issue by tying funding to student attendance so that schools with low attendance rates would get less money. Currently, public school districts receive funding based on how many students they serve and those students’ needs. House Bill 185 by Rep. Barbara Freiberg, R-Baton Rouge, would instead give schools money based on attendance data that districts collect daily.