Athletics - Woodlawn High School

Experience Mixed with Newcomers Look to Lead Powerlifting

With the powerlifting season starting this month, the Panther Powerlifters are in full swing with pre-season workouts. Coach Baronich, who is beginning his 37th year as a head powerlifting coach, is looking for his experienced lifters to set the tone for the multitude of young lifters who are expected to contribute. Click here to read the article.

Lady Panther Basketball Looks for Continued Improvement

In his second year as the Head Coach of the Woodlawn Lady Panther basketball team, Coach Jonathan Kohn expects to improve. Click here to read the article.

Winter Athletic Calendar

With winter sports underway, there is plenty of Panther action to see. Click here to see the athletic calendar.

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Woodlawn Volleyball finishes regular season with best record in 10+ years

The Woodlawn High volleyball team finished its regular season this week with the program's best record in at least a decade. The Panthers beat Baton Rouge Magnet in five sets Wednesday to improve to 23-13 and claim third place in the schools' District 4-I standings. That overall mark and .639...

Woodlawn loses heartbreaker to Catholic, 30-28, despite valiant comeback

Senior quarterback Rickie Collins led Woodlawn to three straight touchdowns Friday to turn a 17-point deficit midway through the third quarter into a four-point lead in the final minutes. But a long kickoff return, final drive and eventual fourth-down touchdown pass lifted Catholic (Baton Rouge) back ahead, 30-28, as time...

The Woodlawn High and St. Joseph's volleyball teams take a picture together in their coordinated black-and-teal shirts and jerseys in support of coach Maria Gonzalez.

Local volleyball programs support Woodlawn coach Maria Gonzalez, cancer awareness

A large crowd of familiar faces past and present packed the Woodlawn High gymnasium Monday as the volleyball team and opponent St. Joseph's warmed up in coordinated black-and-teal shirts representing "Team Maria." The event was the latest in an impressive show of support for Panthers coach Maria Gonzalez in her...

Jay'veon Haynes runs vs. Liberty (Game ChangeHerz Media)

Woodlawn powers past Liberty Magnet, 38-7, behind three Jay’veon Haynes touchdowns

Woodlawn High got going on the ground Friday and got back on track for the season in the process. Senior running back Jay'veon Haynes scored a season-high three rushing touchdowns before halftime as the Panthers (3-4, 1-1) ran past District 4-5A opponent Liberty Magnet (1-5, 0-2) for the 38-7 road...

Woodlawn stalls, Zachary runs away in the second half, 33-6

A slew of untimely penalties stalled Woodlawn High's attempts to build upon an early lead Thursday until Zachary finally ran away with a big second-half. The visiting Broncos scored 33 unanswered, led by three rushing touchdowns, to top the host Panthers, 33-6, in the nationally televised matchup. "I feel like...

Woodlawn Football prepares for Zachary High, ESPNU broadcast

Woodlawn High will welcome new District 4-5A rival Zachary High, an anticipated large crowd and a national ESPNU broadcast to campus Thursday. The highly anticipated meeting of two of Louisiana's most talented teams was always expected to be among the state's premier midseason matchups. But the full reach of the...

Woodlawn High, KinoTek partner to help prevent student-athlete injuries

Woodlawn High School's Athletic Training program is the first school in Louisiana to partner with Kinotek and have access to the company's new software and equipment designed to help prevent repetitive injuries to student-athletes. Randy Gonzales, the school's certified athletic trainer, and his team of student aides have started beta-testing the latest...

Woodlawn Athletics Weekly Wrap: September 26 – October 2, 2022

While the final week of September did not have as many home events as the previous week, it still seemed busier than ever. Homecoming brought it's normal festivities, along with packed stands Friday night at the football game. Volleyball, cross country, and swim were all in action as well. Tickets...

Offensive coordinator Tramon Douglas talks to his receivers and quarterbacks

Woodlawn Football stumbles late against St. James, 30-27

Woodlawn High appeared poised early in the fourth quarter Friday to seal away a third straight victory and kick its homecoming celebration into full-gear. But visiting St. James (4-1) flipped the script with a swift comeback and left the home-standing Panthers (2-3) stunned as time expired on their attempted answer....