NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Haynes Academy faced off against Sophie B. Wright on Thursday night.
The Yellowjackets won the contest, 39-32.
Here are highlights featured on WGNO's Friday Night Football.
You can catch more high school football action on Season 35 of WGNO's Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The show airs Friday nights at 11 p.m. on NOLA 38, the CW. It replays at midnight on WGNO.
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Country Day Cajuns played against the Willow Lions on Thursday night.
Cajun quarterback Jack Grace threw nine touchdowns, breaking a single-game record, in the team's 70-35 victory over the Lions.
Here are highlights featured on WGNO's Friday Night Football.
You can catch more high school football action on Season 35 of WGNO's Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The show airs Friday nights at 11 p.m. on NOLA 38, the CW. It replays at midnight on WGNO.
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Well, it would appear Tyler Perry's next movie should be called Madea Saves the Day, because that's exactly what the filmmaker is being celebrated for doing after he learned about an 81-year-old woman who was struggling after a pipe burst in her home.
According to the story Perry saw on Fox 32 Chicago, the Illinois woman was displaced for more than six months after her home was flooded when a pipe burst. Brenda Daurham had filed a claim with her insurance company, Allstate, which later denied the claim, leading to a $17,827.96 lien being placed on her property.
Daurham turned to Fox 32 Chicago for help with the situation, which is how Perry learned of the story. He took his frustrations about what was happening to the elderly homeowner to Instagram, calling Allstate out while also pledging to help Daurham get back into the home she had lived in for decades.
"Don't worry, Ms. Daurham, help is on the way," he wrote in the post, which quickly went viral. Now, people are celebrating Perry for his quick and generous action.
The film star voiced his frustration on social media on Sept. 2, 2026. "Hey Allstate!! Step to the front real quick," he wrote in a photo that accompanied news footage from the story. "This woman is 81-years-old. You call this being in good hands?"

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On Valentine's day, Illinois resident Brenda Daurham was thankful she had home insurance when a pipe under her sink burst, causing serious water damage throughout her property.
Over six months later, Daurham is still displaced from her home after Allstate refused to pay for the repairs.
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The filmmaker stepped in after Brenda Daurham's home repairs sparked a dispute between her insurer and contractor.
Tyler Perry is paying it forward for an 81-year-old former hair stylist in need.
Perry is stepping up for Brenda Daurham, a widow who was displaced from her home thanks to a Valentine's Day pipe burst and a massive fight between her insurance company and the repair company that helped restore her home.
Daurham, who was facing an $18K mechanic's lien due to the repairs not being paid for by Allstate, is having the lien paid for by Perry, who took to Instagram and issued a warning to the insurance giant, wondering why they were not living up to their company slogan in this instance.
"Hey AllState!! Step to the front real quick," Perry began his post. "This woman is 81 years old. You call this being in good hands?"

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The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is awarded annually to the college football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement." It is named after former Florida Gator Heisman-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, not just for what he did on the field, but for what he also embodied off the field.
The Award was designed by well-known Florida sculptor W. Stanley Proctor and has been around since 2005. Ohio State has had one winner of the award, former defensive tackle Joel Penton, in just the second year the Wuerffel Trophy was handed out in 2006.
The Buckeyes have another chance with the release of the Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list that was unveiled last week because safety Jaylen McClain was one of the names appearing. McClain is entering his junior season and is expected to be a big part of the defense as a starting safety in 2026. He was an All-Big Ten selection last year and should have a chance at an All-American-type season this fall.
Off the field, McClain has looked to serve others. He started the not-for-profit  Everyday Legends Foundation, dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening underserved communities. Additionally, this summer, McClain put on the inaugural  Jaylen McClain Youth Football Camp, which focused on leadership, skill-building, and confidence for young athletes.  He has also been an active volunteer in seasonal outreach efforts, including holiday toy drives and Thanksgiving turkey donation initiatives.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will be presented and awarded along with a whole host of other awards during ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 11.

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Another Husker earned a spot on an award watchlist on Tuesday, the team's fourth player. Defensive back Donovan Jones earned the honor, being named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List.
The award honors FBS players who lead through community service while excelling in the classroom and on the field. Jones enters his redshirt sophomore year after playing in all 13 games last season, starting in 11. He recorded six or more tackles in five games last season. The Omaha native totaled 59 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, and tied for the team lead with five pass breakups.
Jones' 59 tackles made him the fifth Husker freshman to record at least 50 tackles since the NCAA restored freshman eligibility in 1972. He also helped Nebraska rank third nationally in pass defense in 2025.
Jones is also highly active in the Nebraska community, volunteering at food banks, kitchens, public schools and various centers. For his contributions to the community, he received the Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award earlier this year. Jones is the fourth Husker to be named to a watchlist, joining Jacory Barney (Paul Hornung Award), Justin Evans (Rimington Trophy) and Anthony Colandrea (Maxwell Award).
In September, 11 student-athletes from the Watch List will be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and become semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. The winner will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards show in December and also serve as captain of the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

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Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is among those to land on this year's Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list.
Each season, the award honors the sport's most impactful community leaders.
Former Texas safety Michael Taaffe won the Wuerffel Trophy last season for his work with Texas Against Fentanyl; among Longhorns to receive the annual honor before him, Sam Acho won the award back in 2010.
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Good news: the UNC football program is starting fresh. With an abysmal 2025 in the rearview mirror, North Carolina is ready to charge forward and return to its winning ways.
The Tar Heels will start a new quarterback for the third straight season, with 2026's competition likely coming down to Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards and Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill. Whoever wins the job, he'll be throwing primarily to Jordan Shipp, who quickly rose to become UNC's top pass-catcher.
Ready to take on an even larger leadership role this fall, Shipp gained some well-deserved preseason recognition on Tuesday, earning himself a spot on the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List.
According to its official website, this trophy honors college football players who lead through community service, while excelling in the classroom and on the field.
Shipp earned All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2025, leading North Carolina with 60 receptions, 671 yards and six touchdowns. Shipp caught a game-high two touchdowns during the Tar Heels' 41-6 blowout of Richmond, while his best yardage output came with 90 yards at NC State.

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The first thing you need to know about the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watchlist is that you want players in your program who qualify for the honor. Even better when they are also your best, star players. The Wuerffel Trophy is given annually to the college football player who 'best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.' On Tuesday, it was revealed that Michigan State football star linebacker Jordan Hall has made the prestigious Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watchlist for the 2026 season.
Last year, the Wuerffel Trophy was won by Michael Taafee of Texas. Some other notable past winners are Tim Tebow (2008), Matt Barkley (2012), and Ladd McConkey (2023). Michigan State has never had a Wuerffel Trophy winner, but recent Spartans to make the watchlist include running back Nate Carter and offensive tackle Cole Chewins.
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USC quarterback Jayden Maiava enters the 2026 season as one of the top signal callers in college football. However, the accolades that Maiava has received go beyond the field of play.
This week, Maiava was nominated for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Much of Maiava's nomination is due to the youth football camp that he hosted in his home state of Hawaii this spring.
"For Maiava, giving back to the community that raised him is deeply personal," USC wrote in a press release. "In June of 2026, he returned to Honolulu's Pālolo Valley where he hosted a free youth football clinic for more than 350 local children ages 6 to 14, transforming a day of football instruction into a meaningful event centered on mentorship, inspiration and opportunity. Throughout the clinic, Maiava taught football fundamentals while emphasizing teamwork, perseverance and the importance of believing in yourself despite adversity, drawing from his own journey from the Pālolo Valley to the highest levels of the sport. Extending his impact beyond the field, proceeds from event t-shirt sales were donated to Aloha 1st Athletics, a local nonprofit dedicated to leadership, character development and mental health support through sports, reinforcing his commitment to investing in the next generation and strengthening the community that shaped him. Above all, Maiava encouraged attendees to lead with integrity, make a positive impact on those around them and pursue excellence in football, academics, faith and everyday life.
"Beyond his work in Hawaii, Maiava has consistently dedicated his time to serving communities throughout Los Angeles, partnering with organizations focused on food insecurity, youth development and community outreach. He has volunteered multiple times with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helping sort and pack thousands of pounds of fresh produce for families in need, including supporting relief efforts for residents displaced by the January 2025 wildfires.
"On the field, USC returns the nation's top quarterback in Maiava. The 2025 All-Big Ten Third Team quarterback led the nation with a 91.2 QBR and has 31 career starts. As USC's starting quarterback, Maiava started in all 13 games for the Trojans in 2025. He completed 265-of-403 passes (65.8%) for 3,711 yards and 24 TDs with 10 INTs, plus he rushed for 157 yards on 54 carries (2.9 avg.) and 6 TDs. He also recorded 1 tackle and 1 forced fumble (one of two quarterbacks in the FBS to do so in 2025).

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Investment income and capital returns were a major boost, as after-tax net investment income rose 14% to $883 million and operating cash flow reached $1.9 billion. Travelers returned more than $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
Each major business segment delivered strong results, including record segment income in Business Insurance and record net written premiums in Bond & Specialty Insurance. Personal Insurance also remained highly profitable, while management said it will continue prioritizing disciplined underwriting over chasing growth with lower pricing.
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Traditional home insurance prices risk by zip code — a system built for mail delivery, not wildfire prediction. That's why entire neighborhoods get flagged "uninsurable" even when some houses on the block would clearly survive a fire. A new wave of startups — Kettle, Delos, Kin — are throwing out the zip code model entirely, using satellite imagery, lidar, and AI to ***** s fire risk house by house. The results are wild: one model correctly predicted 97% of the homes that actually burned in California's wildfires, and another wrote 25,000 policies in fire-prone areas without a single loss in the Palisades and Eaton fires. We dig into how they're rebuilding insurance from the ground up — and the outdated regulations, like a 1988 California law, still standing in their way.

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The Allstate Corporation (ALL), headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, provides property and casualty, and other insurance products. Valued at $64.4 billion by market cap, the company sells private passenger automobile and homeowners insurance through independent and specialized brokers, as well as life insurance, annuity, and group pension products through agents. The leading U.S. personal-line insurer is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 in the near term.
Ahead of the event, ***** ysts expect ALL to report a profit of $4.90 per share on a diluted basis, down 17.5% from $5.94 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
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Arizona isn’t scheduled to appear at Big 12 Football Media Days until Wednesday, but the Wildcats still got singled out for their overall athletic and academic excellence.
The UA has been awarded the 2025-26 Allstate Commissioner’s Cup, given to top overall athletic program in the Big 12. Per a news release, points are accrued throughout the year through Big 12 championship results, regular-season performance and off-field achievements, including academics, graduation outcomes, career development and community service.
Arizona earned 1,377.625 points and won Big 12 ***** les in men’s basketball (regular season and conference tournament) and men’s tennis. Men’s basketball and men’s golf both made the Final Four in their sports, with men’s tennis reaching the Elite Eight for the first time, while football won nine games, triathlon won a second straight national ***** le and overall 18 sports earned postseason berths.
Acdemically, Arizona had a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 92 percent, up 2 percent from 2024-25, and its semester GPAs of 3.412 in the fall and 3.413 in the spring both established a school best. The UA’s CATS (Commitment to an Athlete’s Total Success) Program also performed more than 3,300 hours of community service, with football leading the way in this area.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: CM Punk celebrates after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship **** le during Monday Night RAW at Allstate Arena on July 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melina Pizano/WWE via Getty Images)
The next few weeks will be huge for WWE. SummerSlam is on the horizon, but before that two-day PLE in Minneapolis, the promotion hits the Big Apple for a special episode of Saturday Night's Main Event. After a shocking episode of Raw that saw CM Punk end Sami Zayn's **** le reign at nine days, anything goes. Let's talk wrestling.
Event: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLV (promoted as SNME: NYC / at MSG)
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City

LHSAA partners with Sugar Bowl for state championships for upcoming school year

BATON ROUGE, LA — At the conclusion of the 2025-26 high school sports season in Louisiana, LHSAA held a press conference announcing its partnership with the Sugar Bowl.
This partnership will be in effect starting July 1, 20026 heading into the 2026-27 school year, joining forces to bring even more coverage to high school sports across Louisiana.
“The Sugar Bowl will become the exclusive ***** le sponsor of all LHSAA state championship events,” LHSAA Director of Communications Ethan Anderson said. “Moving forward, our championship events will officially carry the name The Sugar Bowl LHSAA state championships. This partnership goes far beyond logos and signage, through this agreement, Sugar Bowl will help enhance championship events across the state and through sports.”
Along with the new name for LHSAA-sanctioned state championship events, this partnership also includes Sugar Bowl branding, digital platforms, trophies, medals and event materials. Going forward, the high school football state championship will carry the name of “Allstate Sugar Bowl LHSAA Prep Classic,” similar to the college football game now used in the NCAA College Football Playoff format.
According to LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonnie, this partnership will help advance the state championship experience for all sports.

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Allstate and State Farm faced scrutiny before Congress Tuesday as storm victims and insurance adjusters described aggressive tactics used by the insurance companies to limit payouts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through the Southeast last year.