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Champagne, Bulldogs settling into routine

Champagne, Bulldogs settling into routine
TAKING THE REINS – Longtime Cecilia High School assistant coach Cody Champagne has been named the new head football coach at the school after the departure of head coach Dennis Skains this spring. Champagne, who has been on the coaching staff for 19 years, also served as head softball coach for those 19 years and helped the Lady Bulldogs reach the postseason again this year. Landry)

Longtime assistant taking reins after whirlwind spring

Cecilia – It’s been a whirlwind spring for Cody Champagne, who was named the new Cecilia High School head football coach in April after Dennis Skains left following nearly a decade at the helm of the program.

Champagne, a 1999 Cecilia High graduate who has 19 years experience in the coaching ranks, was named the offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs before last season and helped guide the Bulldogs to the 2024 Division II Non-Select state championship. In the spring, as he does every year, Champagne coached the Lady Bulldogs softball team, reaching the second round of the Class 4A playoffs.

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