Jennings Daily News » Sports http://www.jenningsdailynews.net Since 1896 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 JHS Drum Line Opens Downtown at Sundown http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/2013/05/jhs-drum-line-opens-downtown-at-sundown/ http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/2013/05/jhs-drum-line-opens-downtown-at-sundown/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 16:14:22 +0000 Graphic Designer 2 http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/?p=19916 Submitted photos

The Jennings High School Drum Line served as the opening act for the Lake Charles Downtown at Sundown on Friday, March 17, to help kick off the 15th season of the annual event.

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Daily News Sports Writer

LAKE ARTHUR – Spring football came to an official end here Monday night when the Lake Arthur Tigers battled with the Rayne Wolves in their spring scrimmage. Saturday, the Welsh Greyhounds went to Lake Charles to scrimmage the Sam Houston Broncos’ junior varsity squad.

Both local coaches were pleased with the results of their scrimmages.

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Daily News Editor

Jeff Davis Parish gridiron teams wrapped up spring training this week, and area coaches shared their excitement over a promising season ahead.

Jennings Head Coach Rusty Phelps said his squad finished their spring training Thursday and will now rest until it is time to hit the weight room in June.

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Daily News photos by Holli Bruchhaus

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Daily News Editor

The Jeff Davis Adult Recreation softball league will host its spring playoffs at Franklin Park in Jennings starting next week.

On Tuesday, May 21, CrossFit Jennings Unlimited will host Impact at 6:30 p.m., followed by El Chupacabras versus The Other Guys at 7:40 p.m.

]]> http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/2013/05/adult-softball-league-starts-spring-playoffs/feed/ 0 Athletes Honored for Outstanding Seasons http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/2013/05/athletes-honored-for-outstanding-seasons/ http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/2013/05/athletes-honored-for-outstanding-seasons/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 19:08:49 +0000 Graphic Designer 2 http://www.jenningsdailynews.net/?p=19706 Lake Arthur and Hathaway high schools recently held their annual athletic banquets, with numerous athletes taking home awards for their outstanding athletic accomplishments.

Carlee Kibodeaux was recognized for Academic All-State Softball and received an award for the highest GPA female athlete; Rory Guidry was named to the All-State Football roster; and Dylan Trahan was named to All-State Football’s roster, as well as recognized for having the highest GPA for male athletes.

Lake Arthur High also honored its seniors who lettered this year. Honorees included Drew Gaspard, Hunter Burkamp, Jamarcus Williams, Ron Scott, Trevor Whitlow, Dylan Trahan, Connor Bush, Rory Guidry, Taylor McFarlain, Colby Benoit, Carlee Kibodeaux, Grant Benoit, Nathan Monceaux, Evan Deshotel (and not pictured) Tyler Newsom and Jake Royer.

In Hathaway, senior Dylan Augustine took home numerous awards, including the Carrie Guillotte Spirit of Life Award; basketball MVP; basketball 100-percent award; tennis 100-percent award; basketball Class B Second Team All-State; Outstanding Field Performer in Track thanks to a third place state finish in the javelin; District 7B First Team Basketball; District 7B MVP Basketball; lettered in cross country, tennis, basketball and track; Academic All-State, plus multiple track medals.

To submit athletic banquet photos for publication, email a picture with a brief description to jdne...@bellsouth.net.

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The Cowgirls finished the meet with a school record 134 points, trailing only champion Stephen F. Austin who had 171 points. The men also accumulated a school record with 122 points as they finished third in the team standings – the highest finish since the 1991 season as the Cowgirls’ finish was the highest since the 1999 championships.

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Meanwhile, the Welsh Greyhounds also hit the field all week to gear up for their own upcoming season. Their annual Red-Black Scrimmage, also known as the Soap and Towel Scrimmage, was set for 6 p.m. today, Friday, at Welsh High School. Due to inclement weather, the scrimmage has been postponed and rescheduled for next Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m. Admission is soap or towels.

Daily News photos by Amanda McCormick and Rebecca Chaisson

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“The sponsors and members truly make this club special,” said club President George Thompson. “Everyone is very professional, fun to be around and open minded. We all share the same passion for the sport of bass fishing. Some join to learn and sharpen their angling skills; for others, it’s the camaraderie or competition.”

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The Welsh High School football team completed its first official spring practice of the season Monday. Area gridiron teams have been hitting the fields all week to fine-tune some skills before the summer break.

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