Woodlawn High’s defense provided a bright spot in a long, frustrating night overall Thursday to open football season. The Panthers struggled to find offensive consistency, including three turnovers, and stumbled to a 25-0 loss to University Lab in the opener, which they hosting at East Iberville. “The defense played lights...

Rickie Collins stood outside Panther Stadium four days before Woodlawn High’s first day of classes and stared at the nearly three dozen newly raised senior banners lining either side of the entrance. “Maaan,” the star quarterback said, himself almost in awe of the team’s deep and decorated 2023 class and...

Jordan Matthews thanked a long list of family, teammates, coaches and other supporters Monday afternoon, then motioned to the back of a jam-packed and loud Woodlawn High gymnasium. “Y’all ready!?” he smiled, then emphasized, “Are y’all ready!? Bring it in, bring it in!” An armed East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department...