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Forte' on the field

Slidell High and Tulane University High graduate Matt Forté turned in a sterling performance Sunday night in his National Football League debut as he helped the Chicago Bears down the Indianapolis Colts, 29-13, in the season opener.

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St. Paul's snatches victory

St. Paul’s Wolves found an opponent despite Hurricane Gustav, traveling to Lafayette Saturday and coming home with a heart throbbing, 13-10, come-from-behind victory over the St. Thomas More Cougars.

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Northshore, East Jeff. set to open season

The Northshore Panthers open the season tomorrow night on the road and take on East Jefferson’s Warriors with kickoff scheduled for 7 at Joe Yenni Stadium.

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Bulldogs move Jesuit game to tonight

The Fontainebleau Bulldogs, in an effort to get a jump on the possible path of Hurricane Ike, have moved up their game with the Jesuit Blue Jays. The contest takes place tonight at 7 in the Dawg Pound, instead of on Friday as previously scheduled.

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PJP hosts Pearl River Thursday

The Pope John Paul II Jaguars begin the season tomorrow by hosting the Pearl River Rebels with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Hannan travels to Catholic High of Pointe Coupee

Archbishop Hannan’s Hawks are on the road this week to finally get their season under way after the distractions of Hurricane Gustav.

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Mandeville-West Jeff game moved up tonight

The Mandeville Skippers and West Jefferson Buccaneers will tee it up tonight at 7 in Skipper Stadium.

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Sports Notes

Little League T-ball, football

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Games canceled after Gustav

The aftermath of Hurricane Gustav forced St. Tammany Parish Public Schools to cancel all weekend activities. The cancellation includes all sporting events and Friday night football. Regular activities will resume when school reopens on Monday.

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Steelsharks down the Gladiators

St. Tammany Steelshark running back and 2005 Pearl River graduate Steven Sylvas ran for 139 yards on 12 carries and a score, helping his team to a 24-7 blowout win over the New Orleans Gladiators on Aug. 23 at William Pitcher Junior High School.

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Tennis tourney deadline today

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Eastside athletic facilities have minor damages

East St. Tammany Parish high schools held up well athletically during Hurricane Gustav, as no schools had major damage to sports facilities.

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Pecot gets second career hole in one

Slidell resident Jack Pecot picked a good time to get his second career hole-in-one.

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Parish volleyball teams tuned up in Mandeville High Varsity Jamboree

The 2008 Mandeville High School Varsity Jamboree was held Aug. 28, just before Hurricane Gustav made its nasty approach to St. Tammany Parish.

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Wolves in action

St. Paul’s Wolves calling on creative scheduling and prowling enthusiasm have managed to find a way to play a football game this weekend, despite the major interruptions caused by the menacing Hurricane Gustav. Tomorrow night’s game is contingent upon both school’s athletic directors agreeing to a contract.

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Little League T-ball, football

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