The Leesville Lady Cat volleyball team opened the regular season in style as they dismantled the Vinton Lady Lions in straight sets, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23.

High school jamborees aren't supposed to be all that special, but Friday night's battle between Leesville and LaGrange turned into quite the special evening ... at least for the kick returners.

First-year Pickering head coach Lane Cook walked off the field at Red Devil Stadium pleased with his team after their effort Friday night against Hamilton Christian and rival Rosepine.

Mission accomplished.

With many new faces on the Leesville Lady Cat volleyball roster, the Mansfield Jamboree provided head coach Georgia Thomas with another chance to find the players she needs to open the season Tuesday at Vinton.

It's been quite some time since Wampus Cat fans have been able to cheer on the black and gold, but Friday night it's time to kick off the 2010 season with the Leesville Jamboree at home against LaGrange of Lake Charles.

You'll have to forgive first-year head coach Lane Cook if he isn't concerned about winning on Friday at the Pickering Jamboree.

The Rosepine Eagles can hardly wait until Friday evening.

The Leesville Wampus Cats stormed onto the two-year old turf at Louisiana College’s Wildcat Stadium on Friday night, but literally limped off despite outscoring Captain Shreve three touchdowns to two in the varsity section of the scrimmage.

Even though the Pickering Red Devils were unable to find the end zone against Hamilton Christian during Thursday's scrimmage, first-year head coach Lane Cook was pleased with the effort.

Veteran Rosepine head coach Johnny Cryer had two major concerns entering Thursday's scrimmage with Merryville.

Former LSU offensive lineman and eight-time Pro Bowler Kevin Mawae, a Leesville Wampus Cat legend, spoke to the Tiger football team Wednesday afternoon as part of the team's off-the-field education program that takes place during preseason camp.

The Rosepine Eagles meet up with the rival Merryville Panthers at Keener Cagle Stadium at 5 p.m. Thursday.

After missing almost half of the 2009 season, Leesville native Bernardo Henry leads a young group of wide receivers for the McNeese State Cowboys heading into the 2010 campaign.

With 12 seniors on the roster, most of which have three or four years of starting experience, the Rosepine Eagles will no doubt be a veteran team.

Even with the heat index topping out around 110 degrees at times this past week, excitement is at a much higher level surrounding the Pickering Red Devil football team.

The 2009 season may have been an eye-opener for LSU redshirt freshman Michael Ford, but his performance in the spring game and summer workouts are surely opening many eyes on the coaching staff.

The Leesville Lady Cat volleyball team has been one of the most consistent programs at LHS over the past few years, reaching the playoffs in each of the last three seasons under head coach Georgia Thomas.