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Two interceptions by James Myers and 61 rushing yards in the return of Wyatt Gremilion weren’t enough for Cedar Creek (0-3) to overcome miscues as the Cougars fell 48-14 to Class 4A Loyola Prep (2-1) Friday night at Cougar Field.

Some kids are more fortunate than others. I can’t help but feel a tiny bit sorrowful for those youngsters who were raised in urban settings where concrete, police and fire sirens, heavy traffic were a part of life. I was blessed to be reared out on the rural route, alongside a gravel road where the half dozen cars traversing the old road daily would stir up either dust or mud, depending on weather conditions.

PIONEER — Celebrate National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. with a rangerled hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site. National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. “ We invite people to get out to their state parks and historic sites to pitch in and volunteer to help with cleanup efforts for a few hours, then enjoy these Louisiana treasures for the rest of their day,” said Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. “ Volunteers are greatly appreciated, and their service is invaluable to Louisiana State Parks.” At Poverty Point World Heritage Site, a ranger will showcase the mounds, earthworks, and nature at the ancient site. Visitors are encouraged to bring gloves to help in picking up any litter along the trail. The hike begins at the museum and takes around two hours to complete depending on the pace of the group. This event is weather permitting. Poverty Point World Heritage Site offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience and learn about the earthworks and those individuals who raised them from the ground between the years of 1700 and 1100 BCE. The $4 admission fee provides access to the museum, theatre, hiking trail, driving tour, seasonal tram tour, and interpretive events. Children three and under and senior citizens 62 and over are admitted free of charge. Poverty Point is located at 6859 Louisiana Hwy. 577, Pioneer. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, go to LaStateParks. com or follow the Poverty Point World Heritage Site Facebook page.