Mike Coppage

Mike Coppage

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.

St. Thomas More went 4-0 in winning the 42nd Sunkist Shootout.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Top 25 Louisiana Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (12/30/2024)

Ruston climbs six spots; Ouachita Parish, Lacassine, Sulpher, Dunham and 25. Country Day gain entry into the Top 25.

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

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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Eagles quarterback Jonathan Dartez 1 throws a pass as Vermillion Catholic takes on Breaux Bridge football. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
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Vote: Who Should Be The Louisiana High School Football Offensive Player of the Year

Here are 18 candidates for your voting consideration.

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University Lab moved up six places in this week's Top 25 Louisiana Girls Basketball State Rankings
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Top 25 Louisiana Girls High School Basketball State Rankings (12/26/2024)

University Lab jumps six spots to No. 9; East Ascension claims a place in the Top 25.

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Vote: Who should be Louisiana high school Athlete of the Week? (12/23/2024)

Who was the top high school athlete in all of Louisiana high school sports last week? Each week, High School On SI scours the Pelican state and corrals the top

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The Zachary boys basketball is off to a red-hot 13-0 start to the season and the Broncos are ranked No. 1 in the Top 25 Louisiana Boys High School Basketball State Rankings.
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Top 25 Louisiana Boys High School Basketball State Rankings (12/22/2024)

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Led by star Anyra Wilson, the Wossman girls basketball team is off to a 9-1 start and is No. 1 in our first Top 25 Girls High School Basketball Rankings of the 2024-25 season.
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Top 25 Louisiana Girls High School Basketball State Rankings (12/19/2024)

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Edna Karr had good reason to celebrate at the Mercedes Benz Superdome this past week, finishing the 2024 season as an undefeated state champion and the No. 1 team in the Final 2024 Top 25 Louisiana High School Football Rankings.
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Final 2024 Top 25 Louisiana High School Football Rankings (12/17/2024)

Gary Adornato, Mike Coppage
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Vote: Who should be Louisiana high school Athlete of the Week? (12/16/2024)

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