By REBECCA CHAISSON 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 [...]
The Welsh Soap and Towel Scrimmage was held Thursday to help players review what they’ve learned on the field so far during spring practices Daily News photos by Holli Bruchhaus
By REBECCA CHAISSON 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.
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 [...]
LAKE CHARLES – McNeese sprinter Jasmine Webb made her first season as a Cowgirl a memorable one as she earned the high point award as a result from winning gold medals in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, as well as the 400 meter relay, which helped guide McNeese to a second place finish in [...]
The Bulldogs completed their first week of spring football practice this week, with the team appearing to pick up right where they left off last season, according to Head Dog Rusty Phelps. Phelps said the team has been focusing on the fundamentals and will continue practices at 3:30 p.m. daily next week, with first team [...]
Well Hooked Bass Club (WHBC) was started in 2012 by a handful of experienced anglers with a vision slightly different than the norm. Staying true to their philosophy to make the club less committal and more professional has attracted bass fishermen and sponsors from all over Southwest Louisiana to get involved. Now, halfway through its [...]
Daily News photo by Amanda McCormick 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.
By REBECCA CHAISSON Daily News Editor The Jennings High School football team held its first official spring practice Monday, and Head Dog Rusty Phelps said his squad seemed to pick up right where they left off last season. “This is a young football team with maybe 10 or 11 seniors and 30 juniors,” noted Phelps, [...]
By DAMIAN JUNEAU Daily News Sports Writer BATON ROUGE – The Class 1A and 2A LHSAA Championship Track Meets were held Friday at LSU’s Bernie Moore Track Stadium with several local winners. For the Elton Indians, Class 1A Outstanding Track Athlete Caleb Bertrand set a class record by winning the pole vault with a jump [...]
