LEE SANDERS
MICHAEL FEDERICO
KAREN HOYT
ADAM MACDOWELL Assistant Executive Directors
Louisiana High School Soccer Fans,
On behalf of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), we would like to welcome you to the 2025 LHSAA Boys and Girls Soccer State Championships. It is truly our hope that your experience here in Hammond is one you will remember and cherish for a lifetime. The LHSAA prides itself on the promotion of education-based athletics through academic excellence, sportsmanship, and overall character for all student-athletes across the great state of Louisiana.
The state championship is only made possible with the help of our many partners and sponsors. We sincerely thank all of our partners and sponsors for their continued support of high school athletics.
In addition, we extend a special LHSAA salute to Andrew Bechac of Southeastern Louisiana University, as well as Carla Tate and the staff of the Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau for their hard work and valuable assistance in bringing this great event to the city of Hammond.
Finally, we thank the LHSAA Executive Committee and the LHSAA staff for their leadership of our organization and strong dedication to continually improving Louisiana high school athletics.
Congratulations to all of our participating athletes and their schools. We wish you all the best in this year's state championship competition.
Sincerely,
EDDIE BONINE
LHSAA Executive Director
MICHAEL FEDERICO
LHSAA Assistant Executive Director
Welcome to Hammond from Mayor Pete
We are honored to be your host for the LHSAA Soccer State Championships and so excited to have you in Hammond.
We are honored to be your host for the LHSAA Soccer State Championships and so excited to have you in Hammond.
I am very proud of our growing and progressive city. We are the ONLY municipality in the State to be accredited by Safe Communities America. In 2022, we won a Greatest Main Street Award, one of three in the country, and we continue to improve and invest in our downtown.
I am very proud of our growing and progressive city. We are the ONLY municipality in the State to be accredited by Safe Communities America. In 2022, we won a Greatest Main Street Award, one of three in the country, and we continue to improve and invest in our downtown.
During your stay, I hope you will find out why Hammond is so great. Explore Southeastern Louisiana University. Shop historic downtown, Hammond Square, and the hundreds of retail outlets throughout our city.
During your stay, I hope you will find out why Hammond is so great. Explore Southeastern Louisiana University. Shop historic downtown, Hammond Square, and the hundreds of retail outlets throughout our city.
Visit our museums: the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archive, and the Hammond Regional Arts Center. Take in a show at the Columbia Theatre. Enjoy delicious foods and delightful dining experiences at more than 50 locally owned restaurants. Hammond is where you’ll find sincere and friendly people wanting to make your stay unforgettable.
Visit our museums: the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archive, and the Hammond Regional Arts Center. Take in a show at the Columbia Theatre. Enjoy delicious foods and delightful dining experiences at more than 50 locally owned restaurants. Hammond is where you’ll find sincere and friendly people wanting to make your stay unforgettable.
We have partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University, the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce, the Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tangipahoa Parish Government, First Guaranty Bank, and many hard-working volunteers to make this tournament successful. We hope you enjoy your stay. Please let us know if we can help you in any way!
We have partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University, the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce, the Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tangipahoa Parish Government, First Guaranty Bank, and many hard-working volunteers to make this tournament successful. We hope you enjoy your stay. Please let us know if we can help you in any way!
Very Truly Yours,
Very Truly Yours,
ROBBY MILLER PARISH PRESIDENT
Welcome to Tangipahoa Parish, home of this year's LHSAA Soccer Championships! You and your team have worked incredibly hard to make it to the tournament, and we are delighted to have you here with us this week!
As a former student-athlete myself, I know how special this time is for you and your family. I can assure you that playing under the lights of Strawberry Stadium will be one of the most memorable moments of your high school years, and we hope you are able to savor this experience.
Looking ahead to this week: Our host committee has spent months preparing for this great event, and we promise you are going to experience the very best southeast Louisiana has to offer! We have so much to see and do here in Tangipahoa. From hundreds of local eateries to great recreational and shopping opportunities and dozens of local attractions, you'll find fun everywhere you turn. Want a recommendation on something to do? Just ask! We're here to help you make lasting memories on this visit!
As always, we know you're going to love your time here in Tangipahoa, and we encourage you to make plans to come back and visit us later this year! There's always something fun happening in Tangipahoa, and we want you to be part of it!
Once again, congratulations on being part of this State Soccer tournament! You guys are already champions! We hope you'll have a great time here with us this week and that you'll make lots of memories while you're here!
Sincerely,
Robby Miller, President
Tangipahoa Parish
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate the dedicated individuals who make high school sports possible. Our officials!
Their commitment and hard work are what keep the games going and ensure every athlete has a fair chance to shine.
Want to join them? #BecomeAnOfficial and suit up today!
