Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank&x27;s Relationship Timeline Stephanie Petit, Brendan LeTue, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC 0 Jack Brooksbank and Princess EugenieCredit: Victoria Jones WPA Pool/Getty Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have been together for over a decade. The two first met in 2010 and, eight years later, they were engaged. After getting married on Oct. 18, 2018, Eugenie and Brooksbank have welcomed two children together: August, born in 2021, and Ernest, born in 2023.

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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have been together for over a decade.

The two first met in 2010 and, eight years later, they were engaged. After getting married on Oct. 18, 2018, Eugenie and Brooksbank have welcomed two children together: August, born in 2021, and Ernest, born in 2023. On May 4, 2026, the princess announced on Instagram that she was expecting a third child, alongside a rare photo of her sons.

Here's a complete timeline of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's relationship.

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2010: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank fall in love at first sight

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Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank first met during a 2010 ski trip in Verbier, Switzerland. Princess Eugenie said it was "love at first sight" — and Brooksbank agreed.

"We met when I was 20, he was 24," she later said. "[We] fell in love. We have the same passions and drive for life."

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2010: Princess Eugenie reveals her first impression of Jack Brooksbank

Jack Brooksbank and Princess EugenieCredit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter shared her first thoughts about Brooksbank in a pre-wedding interview, revealing: "I thought, 'What a silly hat!' And I thought, 'Who's that?'"

She continued, "And then [looking at Jack], you came over and shook my hand, and I was all butterflies and nervous."

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2010: Princess Eugenie tells her mother about Jack Brooksbank

Jack Brooksbank and Princess EugenieCredit: Dominic O'Neill/Boodles Boxing Ball Committee via Getty

Princess Eugenie shared that she called her mother, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, to tell her about the new guy she had met.

Luckily, the royal didn't have to wait long to learn whether the feeling was mutual.

"I remember being like, 'I really, really like this guy, I really want him to like me too,' and then you gave me this huge windscreen wiper wave, and that was it: 'Right, he likes me,'" she said.

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June 2011: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend the Royal Ascot together

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The couple attended their first Royal Ascot in 2011, a staple event on the royals' calendar.

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2013-2015: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have a long-distance relationship

Jack Brooksbank and Princess EugenieCredit: David M. Benett/Getty

From 2013 to 2015, the couple was in a long-distance relationship while Eugenie lived in N.Y.C. and worked for the online auction house Paddle8.

"We spend a lot of time on Skype," Brooksbank told the Daily Mail in November 2013. "It's great. We are still very much together."

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June 2015: Jack Brooksbank attends the Royal Ascot with Princess Eugenie's family

Prince Andrew, Jack Brooksbank, Sarah Ferguson and Princess EugenieCredit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Brooksbank quickly became part of Eugenie's family, standing between her parents, Prince Andrew and Fergie, at the 2015 Royal Ascot.

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August 2016: Princess Eugenie talks about watching TV with Jack Brooksbank

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Following Princess Eugenie's return to the U.K., she spoke with Harper's Bazaar about life at home with Brooksbank.

"When I'm with Jack, we watch The Walking Dead, which we're obsessed with. Maybe Game of Thrones is our next thing," she said. "I don't watch reality shows, but I love cooking programs."

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May 20, 2017: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend Pippa Middleton's wedding

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Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank attended Pippa Middleton's wedding together in May 2017.

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October 27, 2017: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend a basketball game in N.Y.C.

Jack Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie, Ellie Goulding and Caspar JoplingCredit: James Devaney/WireImage

Double date! In late October 2017, Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie sat courtside with singer Ellie Goulding and her then-boyfriend Casping Jopling at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

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January 2018: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank get engaged

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Brooksbank proposed to Princess Eugenie during a January 2018 vacation to Nicaragua.

"The lake was so beautiful. The light was just a special light I had never seen," the royal said. "I actually said, 'This is an incredible moment,' and then he popped the question, which was really surprising even though we have been together seven years. I was over the moon."

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April 1, 2018: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend Easter service with the royal family

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The couple joined members of the royal family during their Easter church outing in 2018.

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May 19, 2018: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend Prince Harry's wedding

Autumn Phillips, Peter Philips, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and Princess BeatriceCredit: Andrew Milligan - WPA/Getty

Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank attended her cousin Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in May 2018 — just months before their own nuptials at the same church, St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

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October 12, 2018: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank get married

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Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie tied the knot on Oct. 12, 2018, in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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October 12, 2019: Princess Eugenie calls wedding to Jack Brooksbank "the greatest day" of her life

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In honor of their first wedding anniversary, Princess Eugenie posted an Instagram tribute to mark the special occasion.

"This was the greatest day of my life…forever and always! Happy one year anniversary, my Jack!!" Eugenie wrote, along with a video including never-before-seen footage from the big day.

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September 25, 2020: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank announce they are expecting their first child

The couple announced they were expecting their first child in September 2020. "Jack and I are so excited for early 2021..." she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of fuzzy baby slippers.

Buckingham Palace also issued the following statement: "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021. The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news."

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February 9, 2021: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcome their son, August

Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank welcomed their first child, a son named August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, on Feb. 9, 2021.

"Our hearts are full of love for this little human, words can't express," Eugenie said on Instagram.

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June 22, 2021: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank enjoy a night out

The new parents attended a dinner in London in June 2021 to celebrate the launch of British TV producer Poppy Jamie's first book, Happy Not Perfect.

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October 12, 2021: Princess Eugenie shares new wedding photo to celebrate third anniversary with Jack Brooksbank

On her third wedding anniversary, Princess Eugenie posted a never-before-seen photo from her wedding to Brooksbank on Instagram. In the photo, she is smiling and dancing closely with her husband.

"Happy Anniversary my love," Eugenie captioned the image. "3 years today!!"

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March 23, 2022: Princess Eugenie celebrates her 32nd birthday with a family photo

Princess Eugenie shared a photo on Instagram of herself walking with Brooksbank and their son, August, on her 32nd birthday. The trio's backs were to the camera as Brooksbank and Eugenie held up August's hands.

"What a birthday to celebrate in the park with my boys. Thank you Xx 😘," she captioned the photo.

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May 3, 2022: Princess Eugenie celebrates Jack Brooksbank's 36th birthday on Instagram

In honor of Brooksbank's 36th birthday, Princess Eugenie shared a pair of selfies on her Instagram to mark the occasion. In the first shot, the two are strolling along a path with a backdrop of palm trees. A second snap shows them on a plane sporting face masks.

"Happy birthday to you my Jack. 36 years today," she captioned the post. "What a journey it's been so far. Can't wait for so many more."

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May 2022: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank decide to split their time between the U.K. and Portugal

After Brooksbank landed a new job with property tycoon Mike Meldman (one of George Clooney's business partners), the couple decided to split their time between the U.K. and Portugal. Brooksbank previously worked as a brand ambassador for Casamigos, the tequila company founded by Clooney and Rande Gerber — husband of supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Meanwhile, Princess Eugenie will continue to work as a director at the London art gallery Hauser & Wirth.

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June 5, 2022: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's son August makes his royal debut

Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank's son August made his royal debut alongside his parents at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.

Dressed in a blue sweater with a Union Jack motif, August happily bounced on his mother's knee as the parade of musicians, dancers, acrobats and carnival floats passed by the royal box outside Buckingham Palace.

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October 12, 2022: Princess Eugenie celebrates her 4th wedding anniversary with Jack Brooksbank

Princess Eugenie marked her fourth wedding anniversary with a sweet tribute to Brooksbank on Instagram.

She shared a black-and-white photo of the two kissing in the back of the horse-drawn Scottish State Coach, which they rode in from their ceremony at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

In the caption Eugenie wrote, "Happy Anniversary my Jack. 4 years and counting.. ❤️❤️😘 📸 ."

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January 24, 2023: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank announce that they're expecting their second baby

Princess Eugenie announced her pregnancy via a statement released by Buckingham Palace. She and Brooksbank will welcome their second child in the summer.

"The family are delighted and August is very much looking forward to being a big brother," the palace said in the statement.

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May 3, 2023: Princess Eugenie celebrates Jack Brooksbank's birthday with a sweet post

Princess Eugenie and Jack BrooksbankCredit: Princess Eugenie/Instagram

Princess Eugenie marked her husband's 37th birthday by sharing four adorable photos of the couple on Instagram.

The carousel post included a snap of the pair smiling in front of a hilly landscape and a picture of the royal couple walking with their son, August, on Eugenie's shoulders.

"Happy Birthday to you my love. Here's to another 100 birthdays together. ❤️❤️❤️❤️," she wrote in the caption.

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May 30, 2023: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcome their second child

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A week after giving birth, Princess Eugenie announced the arrival of the couple's second son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank.

"He is named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald," she captioned sweet photos of the newborn on Instagram, adding: "Augie is loving being a big brother already."

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October 12, 2023: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank celebrate five years of marriage

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In honor of their anniversary, Princess Eugenie shared a never-before-seen wedding video. The clip showed the couple getting ready for their big day and a few smaller details — the disco ball decorations, Brooksbank's boutonniere and the Rolls-Royce that carried the bride to the church.

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May 3, 2024: Princess Eugenie shares new personal photos for Jack Brooksbank's birthday

In honor of Brooksbank turning 38, Princess Eugenie shared new photos of herself with her husband on Instagram, including one that featured their son, August.

"Happy Happy Birthday my love. Always making joy wherever you are. 😍😍😍," she wrote in her caption.

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May 3, 2025: Princess Eugenie celebrates Jack Brooksbank's 39th birthday

Princess Eugenie and Jack BrooksbankCredit: Princess Eugenie/Instagram

For her husband's 39th birthday, Eugenie shared a carousel of throwback photos with her "hero," including a smiley picture of the two walking the track at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain.

"Gosh it's been 14 years and every birthday gets better as our family grows. Best Dada ever and the best memories with so many more to come," wrote the princess.

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May 4, 2026: Princess Eugenie announces she's expecting her third child

Princess Eugenie's kids August and ErnestCredit: Princess Eugenie/Instagram

Hours after wishing Brooksbank a belated 40th birthday, the palace announced that Eugenie was expecting her third child in the summer of 2026.

"August (aged 5) and Ernest (aged 2) are also very excited to have another sibling join the family," read Buckingham Palace's statement. "His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news."

She later revealed the news on Instagram with a photo of August and Ernest looking at an ultrasound.

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Simone Biles Shares Stunning New Photos of Her CustomBuilt Texas Mansion with Husband Jonathan Owens Christopher EdwardsTue, May 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM UTC 0 Credit: Simone Biles/Instagram (2) Simone Biles shared new snaps inside the custombuilt Texas mansion she shares with husband Jonathan Owens The Olympic gold medalist announced the home's completion in November 2025 after a 5year design and construction process Biles is still undecided about competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics and says a decision will be made soon Simone Biles is settling into her Texas home.

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Simone Biles shared new snaps inside the custom-built Texas mansion she shares with husband Jonathan Owens

The Olympic gold medalist announced the home's completion in November 2025 after a 5-year design and construction process

Biles is still undecided about competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics and says a decision will be made soon

Simone Biles is settling into her Texas home.

In a series of Instagram Stories posted over the weekend, the Olympic gold medalist, 29, gave her followers a glimpse into her life at the custom-built Texas mansion she shares with husband Jonathan Owens.

In the photos, Biles and Owens, 30, enjoyed a relaxing day by the pool. In one snap, Biles showed off her bathing suit in a mirror. The home's dining area, complete with a massive chandelier, can be seen behind her.

Simone Biles inside her custom-built Texas mansion.Credit: Simone Biles/Instagram

In another photo, the pair posed for a selfie. Other snaps show the gymnast relaxing by the large pool overlooking the waterfront and cuddling with her dog.

Simone Biles relaxes by the pool with her dog at her custom-built Texas mansion.Credit: Simone Biles/Instagram

Biles has been open about the design and building process of her home. In November 2025, she announced that the home was finally completed after 5 years. "Home building requires a lot of patience," she wrote in an Instagram story at the time.

She shared that the design alone first started in 2020, taking over “a year to complete.” After waiting “a while” for approvals from the Homeowners Association (HOA), she was able to break ground at the site in February 2022.

After almost three years of construction, the home was finally finished on Nov. 11, 2025, she shared.

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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in May 2025, Biles explained how she and Owens, a safety for the Indianapolis Colts, were both involved in the process: “I think we've done a good collab of what we wanted our house to look like," she said.

She also noted at the time that she was hoping they'd be able to “move in soon,” though they had some setbacks with their original schedule.

Biles and Owens tied the knot in April 2023. The couple first met on the dating app Raya in March 2020 and got engaged in February 2022.

Photos of the home she shared in November 2025 show a massive kitchen with two islands, one with waterfall countertops and the other with a built-in sink, as well as a laundry room stocked with four machines, and a room for her dog.

“Dogs need their own room too. I used the same tile as the pool,” she captioned the post.

In February 2026, Biles shared even more snaps from inside the home, showing off a luxurious bathroom with marble walls and a tub with gold hardware.

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In an interview with CNN Sports that aired last week, the champion revealed that she's still deciding whether she'll compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

“I feel like we're still at a 50-50,” she told the outlet during the interview. “We're still on a time crunch here. Now it's almost half of 2026, so we're gonna have to make these decisions pretty quickly.”

Biles already has 11 olympic medals, including 7 gold.

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How the Monroe area excelled during the LHSAA softball championships Treasure Washington, Monroe NewsStarMon, May 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM UTC 0 The 202526 LHSAA softball postseason culminated Sunday with three Monroearea teams winning state championships. Here's how Sterlington, Oak Grove and Quitman came away with titles and how six more local LHSAA semifinalists fared at the North Frasch Softball Complex in Sulphur. LHSAA baseball: Why West Monroe's Wade Simoneaux is retiring from coaching How Sterlington came away with a second championship in three seasons The Division III nonselect No.

How the Monroe area excelled during the LHSAA softball championships

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The 2025-26 LHSAA softball postseason culminated Sunday with three Monroe-area teams winning state championships.

Here's how Sterlington, Oak Grove and Quitman came away with titles and how six more local LHSAA semifinalists fared at the North Frasch Softball Complex in Sulphur.

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How Sterlington came away with a second championship in three seasons

The Division III nonselect No. 5 Lady Panthers took a 2-0 first-inning lead in the championship against No. 2 Kaplan, but the Lady Pirates immediately countered and led 4-2 after the second inning. It was critical for Sterlington to keep things close against Kaplan and continue fighting back.

After three straight scoreless innings, Sterlington broke through again in the sixth with Neely Kilpatrick's three-run homer. On a 1-0 count, the freshman lifted the ball to center field, and the Lady Panthers didn't look back as they defeated the Lady Pirates 5-4.

"We talked about moving up closer to the plate and looking for the outside pitch, because (Kaplan pitcher Lexi Greene) had been throwing that to a lot of our girls," Sterlington coach Jeff Tannehill said. "(Kilpatrick) hit a long home run. Just her being coachable and having a good eye for the ball, she did a really good job of executing the plan."

Division III nonselect champion Sterlington.

Multiple freshmen have stood out for Sterlington this spring, including Ansley Johnson, who pitched a four-hit shutout in the semifinals against No. 1 Jena, and Bea Cerda, who recorded a hit in five of the Lady Panthers' final six games. Three of Sterlington's players, Jaleeyah Alford, Sullivan Cannon and Tori Kelley, will graduate this spring and have all greatly impacted the program.

Tannehill said it doesn't get better defensively than Alford (an LSU-Alexandria signee) at third base. She has been a major contributor in both girls basketball and softball at Sterlington, from leading the Lady Panthers to back-to-back LHSAA semifinal appearances in Hammond to driving in the only run of the game against Jena with a double.

"The state of Sterlington athletics is honestly not something that comes around every day," Cannon said earlier in the season. "These coaches and the staff and (Sterlington football coach Lee) Doty being the (athletics director) overall, it's a great community. Everyone supports everyone. I couldn't ask for a better administration behind us.

"It's unbelievable to have football win and basketball make it far. (Girls basketball's Caroline Oliphant is) a great coach; (boys basketball coach Paul) Glynn is also a great coach. Baseball has also done its job, just like softball, and I couldn't ask for these great coaches. It's a great experience (over) my last four years."

What it means for Oak Grove to win its first title since 2019

Less than a week after Oak Grove's loss to Westlake in the LHSAA girls basketball semifinals, the D-IV nonselect No. 2 Lady Tigers softball team won their season opener 5-4 against D-III select No. 4 D'Arbonne Woods Charter. Oak Grove then lost its next four games of the season, two of which came against eventual LHSAA champions.

The losses helped the Lady Tigers get to where they are now. They know what strong pitching looks like, especially in this spring's championship against reigning runner-up and No. 1 LaSalle. Sophomore Landry Long wasn't just one of the area's top aces but also one of its best leadoff hitters.

Oak Grove ended LaSalle's bid in winning back-to-back titles (which would have been a first in program history) with an 8-0 victory. Sophomore Kinley Cox, who missed time throughout the season, struck out 10 in the circle and went 3-for-4 with a double. Junior and LSU women's basketball commit Caroline Bradley, who smashed 13 home runs in her first year on varsity, went 4-for-5 with two doubles.

Division IV nonselect champion Oak Grove.

"It started off a little rough," Oak Grove coach Lacey Hill said regarding the championship season. "We weren't really seeing the ball well, weren't hitting it well. Then about halfway through (the season) we kind of figured some things out. That's all I asked them to do."

Sports at Oak Grove are thriving as baseball won LHSAA championships from 2021-25. The Lady Tigers aim on winning back-to-back titles next spring, a feat that was previously accomplished in 2018-19. The program will return much of its team as Ellie Ray is the lone player graduating.

"We've got great kids and great coaches for all sports that we have," Hill said. "Once they see other teams win, they're like, 'Hey, I want to do that.' Just being from where we are, a small town, people work around here. The kids are also instilled to work, and they put that into their athletics. It just shows at Oak Grove."

Quitman continues to ascend as one of Louisiana's top programs

The Lady Wolverines' first four LHSAA championship appearances ended with a loss to Anacoco in 2012, close defeats to Florien in 2014 and 2015 and a one-run loss to Converse in 2023. Quitman bounced back by winning state over the next three seasons.

It won its latest championship against Class B No. 4 Anacoco 7-5 as sophomore Brenna Lamkin and senior Maggie Guyotte had strong outings in the circle and sophomore Hallie Kate Pullig knocked in her sixth extra base hit of the postseason. Among the team's biggest contributors is sophomore Briley Bowers, who smacked two doubles in the championship.

For Quitman coach Justin Dodson, winning state once is an amazing feat. To win it three times in a row is a greater accomplishment.

Class B champion Quitman.

"Every year, they get stronger and better," Dodson said. "We play tougher competition to where the playoffs aren't so bad. This year, the girls just stepped up whenever I needed them to. My pitchers, if one of them was down, the other one stepped up. At the plate, we hit the ball hard. Sometimes my big hitters that normally hit would be off, and the bottom half of the lineup would have to bounce out."

The lone player the No. 2 Lady Wolverines graduate is one of the LHSAA's best softball players. Guyotte (a Louisiana Tech signee) holds state records in hits (305) and RBIs (275) and has 74 career home runs. One of her biggest moments this postseason was recording a three-inning save with five strikeouts in the semifinals against Hicks. Dodson said that was the biggest moment Guyotte ever had in the circle for Quitman.

Guyotte's last moment in a Lady Wolverine uniform was recording the final out to seal her team's third-straight title.

"I'm going to miss her leadership," Dodson said. "She wants to practice every day and wants to get after it. That can be contagious for the other kids. She'll be right down the road (at La. Tech), but she'll come back and see us."

More Monroe-area teams shined in Sulphur

Two more local teams were LHSAA runners-up in D-IV select No. 14 St. Frederick and Class C No. 2 Claiborne Christian.

Despite losing to No. 1 Riverside Academy 11-1, the Lady Warriors appeared in their first championship since 2000 and took down three top-six seeds this postseason to make the finals. The back-to-back runners-up Lady Crusaders, who fell to No. 1 Northside Christian 10-4 in the finals and last won state in 2023, look to continue building their program.

D-I nonselect No. 3 West Monroe and Woods' seasons ended in the semifinals against No. 10 Live Oak (4-2) and six-time reigning champion and No. 1 Calvary Baptist (12-2), respectively.

The Lady Rebels soared under first-year coach and 1999 West Monroe graduate Brian West. The team won its previous 12 contests heading into Sulphur, three of which came against state champions. While the Lady Wolves have not won a championship, this was the third time over four seasons they appeared in the semifinals. Woods were LHSAA runners-up in 2023 and 2025.

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Bears HC Ben Johnson explains why he had to have rookie Zavion Thomas Alyssa Barbieri, Bears WireMon, May 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM UTC 0 The Chicago Bears made some surprising moves on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, when they went alloffense with their three selections. But one of the biggest surprises was the selection of LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas in the third round. There were some draft analysts who had Thomas pegged as a seventhround pick, and Chicago landed him late on Day 2. But when you look at Thomas, it's not hard to see what might've intrigued head coach Ben Johnson.

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The Chicago Bears made some surprising moves on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, when they went all-offense with their three selections. But one of the biggest surprises was the selection of LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas in the third round.

There were some draft analysts who had Thomas pegged as a seventh-round pick, and Chicago landed him late on Day 2. But when you look at Thomas, it's not hard to see what might've intrigued head coach Ben Johnson. Thomas has impressive speed and playmaking ability, as well as special teams versatility, which should make him a weapon all over the field. But don't take it from me. Listen to why Johnson just had to have Thomas on his team.

"He has a unique skillset, just in terms of him being a 4.2 (40-yard dash) guy," Johnson said. "Those guys don't grow on trees. It's easy to look at because that flashes up and everyone sees it, but yet, when you turn on the tape, it's more than just being able to run deep routes. The versatility that he showed both at Mississippi State and at LSU, from the backfield, whether it's running routes or getting hand-offs.

"Then, the returning aspect of it. I think it all adds up. (Wide Receivers) Coach (Antwaan) Randle El, myself, (Offensive Coordinator) Press Taylor, we all have a vision of how this guy could really help us. As I talked about, it's a compliment to what Rome does best, what Luther does best, Kalif (Raymond) does best. He's a guy that we really feel like can play a key component in what we want to do this year."

Thomas joins a young receivers room headlined by Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, as well as free-agent addition Kalif Raymond. With Raymond only under contract for one year, it's possible that Johnson is looking to develop Thomas as his potential replacement both in the passing game and as a return specialist.

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Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder reveals why he was jealous of Chris Wood's Kai By Samantha Highfill :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/SamanthaHighfillauthorphoto0917254112e875604542d49744a27de908d183.jpg) Samantha Highfill Samantha Highfill is an executive editor at , where she's worked for more than 12 years covering television. EW's editorial guidelines August 20, 2021 9:00 a.m. ET The Vampire Diaries creators have talked a lot about the importance of a great villain for the series, and in its later seasons, there was one villain that stood out among the rest: Kai Parker (Chris Wood).

Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder reveals why he was jealous of Chris Wood's Kai

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The* Vampire Diaries* creators have talked a lot about the importance of a great villain for the series, and in its later seasons, there was one villain that stood out among the rest: Kai Parker (Chris Wood). Introduced in season 6, the sociopathic siphoner quickly became a favorite in the *TVD* fandom, and for Ian Somerhalder, whose Damon Salvatore was the series' first villain, Kai marked a significant shift for the show.

In episode 6 of *EW's Binge: The Vampire Diaries*, Somerhalder recalls his hesitation about Damon becoming a good — or at least better — guy in the show's third season. "I was so upset about the trajectory of Damon," Somerhalder says. "So much so that at one point I was sitting across from [executive producer] Julie [Plec] in her office in Atlanta almost in tears so angry about this."

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Plec, along with her co-creator Kevin Williamson, explained that Damon couldn't be what they called a "one trick pony," that he was going to be the villain at times and the hero at others. But that's precisely why Somerhalder says he was jealous of what Chris Wood got to do as Kai in season 6. "That's why I was always so in love with what Chris Wood was doing on screen, because up until that moment, there was never a character in the show, other than Stefan in the Ripper age, that actually had the ability to not be so serious, to do horrific things but do it with a smile," Somerhalder says.

As far as Wood's inspiration for Kai, Wood, who's also on the podcast, says, "We talked about Ted Bundy if he was really funny. It was the worst person in the world who's also like maybe a good hang if you can get him to shut up for a second. That was sort of what I was always going for."

For more listen to the full podcast episode, featuring Somerhalder, Wood and executive producer Julie Plec, below:

**To listen, subscribe to *EW's Binge: The Vampire Diaries* feed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also subscribe to EW's YouTube page to catch all the video interviews, and stay tuned to EW.com.**

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Also, Julie Plec reveals why Bamon never happened. Vampire Diaries boss reveals the real reason they killed Katherine in season 5 Also, Julie Plec reveals why Bamon never happened. By Samantha Highfill :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/SamanthaHighfillauthorphoto0917254112e875604542d49744a27de908d183.jpg) Samantha Highfill Samantha Highfill is an executive editor at , where she's worked for more than 12 years covering television. EW's editorial guidelines August 18, 2021 9:00 a.m. ET Katherine Pierce was a staple of the Vampire Diaries universe.

Also, Julie Plec reveals why Bamon never happened.

Vampire Diaries boss reveals the real reason they killed Katherine in season 5

Also, Julie Plec reveals why Bamon never happened.

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Katherine Pierce was a staple of the *Vampire Diaries* universe. But at one point in the series, the writers had to fight to tell more of her story.

"We had to negotiate for the right to let Nina [Dobrev] play Katherine again because the season 2 Katherine [story] had really taken everything out of her and the network was being very protective," executive producer Julie Plec says about the show's fifth season during episode 5 of *EW's Binge: The Vampire Diaries*. "[The network] and studio were being very protective and they were like, 'You can't do that anymore, you can't have Katherine.'"

On an earlier episode of the podcast, Dobrev spoke about how exhausted she was at the end of season 2, the first season in which she played both Elena and Katherine in the present day. So when it came time to make Katherine human and even introduce a third Petrova doppelgänger, the writers had to get creative. "We had to basically beg the network to let us even write story for Katherine," Plec says, noting that "the triplegänger made the whole thing worth it."

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Fans will remember that season 5 featured Katherine taking over Elena's body, which meant that for a good chunk of the season, Dobrev only had one character to play. And then, eventually, Katherine met her demise, a decision that also came about following those negotiations. "I literally think we had to say we'll kill her in order to get permission to use her," Plec recalls.

Additionally, during the podcast, Plec discusses the choice to have Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) be the two characters who "die" together at the end of season 5, which led to a discussion about Bamon, the popular ship. "Bonnie and Damon had a thing in the books we had sort of always said, 'We don't buy a romantic connection between Bonnie and Damon because Damon's just done too many terrible things and Bonnie just has more integrity than that,'" Plec says. "But we wanted to service that relationship in the canon a little bit."

For more about season 5—and the series overall—listen to the full episode below:

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