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Mike Coppage

Mike Coppage

Joined: Feb 4, 2023

Mike Coppage is a Louisiana-based veteran reporter with decades of experience covering recruiting and high school sports for Scout, Rivals, The Acadiana Advocate and The Daily Iberian. He has been freelancing for High School On SI since 2024.

Liberty Magnet bounced back from a recent loss to improve to 12-1 this season.
Louisiana

Liberty Magnet, St. Thomas More, and Louisiana Basketball Powerhouses Shine in Action-Packed Week

Catch up on an action-packed week of Louisiana high school basketball. Liberty Magnet and St. Thomas More bounce back with critical wins, Mal Mundy’s Lafayette Classic showcases emerging talent, and district teams position themselves for playoff runs.

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Ramon Singleton did not draw the state-wide accolades his accomplishments may have earned, but he was always as force for Southside in 2024.
Louisiana

Vote: Who Was the 2024 Unsung Hero in Louisiana High School Football?

These key contributors were important to their teams in more ways than one, even if high praise was not always forthcoming from outside their programs

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Walker has started the 2024-25 season at 21-0 and the Wildcats are now the top-ranked girls basketball team in Louisiana.
Louisiana

Top 25 Louisiana Girls High School Basketball State Rankings (1/8/2205)

Walker is the state's new top-ranked team; Destrehan, Parkview Baptist and E.D. White all claim places in the Top 25.

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The Catholic Bears improved to 18-1 with a pair of wins at the Wayde Sims Invitational.
Louisiana

Top 25 Louisiana Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (1/6/2025)

Catholic-BR moves up to No. 1 as the Bears improved to 18-1; Country Day climbs nine spots to No. 16; Carroll, Vandebilt Catholic and Kennedy join the Top 25.

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Louisiana

Vote: Who should be Louisiana high school Athlete of the Week? (1/6/2025)

Here is our list of top performers of last week; cast your vote(s) of those most deserving of this week's honor.

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St. Thomas More went 4-0 in winning the 42nd Sunkist Shootout.
Louisiana

Top Performers Shine at LCA and Sunkist Shootout; Louisiana's Elite Basketball Teams Battle

Wossman, Zachary, and St. Thomas More headline thrilling matchups across Louisiana's premier high school basketball tournaments, showcasing state-ranked talent and future stars.

Gary Adornato, Mike Coppage
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Catholic New Iberia linebacker J.D. Hidalgo helped his team win a state title by recording 153 tackles, four sacks, six forced fumbles, five pass breakups, an interception and a two blocked punts.
Louisiana

Vote: Who Should Be The Louisiana High School Football Defensive Player of the Year?

Here are 25 candidates for your voting consideration.

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The Walker Wildcats have climbed up to No. 2 in this week's Top 25 Louisiana Girls High School Basketball Rankings.
Louisiana

Top 25 Louisiana Girls High School Basketball State Rankings (1/1/2025)

Walker moves up to No. 2; Lafayette Christian reaches the Top 10; Neville, Bell City, Northshore and J.S. Clark all joing this week's rankings.

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Elijah Guidry won the MVP Award in leading St. Thomas More to a championship in its own Sunkist Shootout this weekend. The Cougars are up two spots in this weekend's rankings to No. 10.
Louisiana

Top 25 Louisiana Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (12/30/2024)

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Louisiana

Vote: Who should be Louisiana high school Athlete of the Week? (12/30/2024)

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Eagles quarterback Jonathan Dartez 1 throws a pass as Vermillion Catholic takes on Breaux Bridge football. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Louisiana

Vote: Who Should Be The Louisiana High School Football Offensive Player of the Year

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University Lab moved up six places in this week's Top 25 Louisiana Girls Basketball State Rankings
Louisiana

Top 25 Louisiana Girls High School Basketball State Rankings (12/26/2024)

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