Sports

Conner tops list in SWLA high school swim

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Jennings High School freshman Brennon Conner kicked off his high school swimming career with a bang recently by winning every event he has competed in over the first two high school meets.

Koepka shaken after bloodying fan’s head with tee shot

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Brooks Koepka found no reason to be intimidated by playing in the Ryder Cup because golf isn’t a contact sport.

But it became one under the worst circumstances. And it shook him up.

Koepka’s wild tee shot on the par-4 sixth hole struck a woman in the gallery and bloodied her head. He said he checked on her condition after his round and had not heard any update from Ryder Cup officials.

Berrios pitches Twins past White Sox 2-1 in 1st game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins’ pitching staff has finally caught up in the strikeout era, with Jose Berrios leading the way.

Berrios became the first Minnesota pitcher in eight years to reach 200 strikeouts, throwing seven smooth innings for the Twins in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

“It means a lot, obviously. That was one of my goals before the season started,” Berrios said. “That’s when I wrote it down, and I accomplished it and I’m thankful to God for that.”

Dogs face another tough task in talented Chargin’ Indians

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Editor’s Note: In Thursday’s edition of Jennings Daily News, a remainder of the Jennings Bulldogs and Washington-Marion preview story was inadvertently omitted. This is the complete preview in it’s entirety.

Iota seeking 5-0 start

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IOTA – The Iota Bulldogs are riding high following last week’s 49-12 thrashing of then No. 4 ranked Northwest. That victory propelled the Bulldogs to No. 6 in this week’s

Astros clinch 2nd straight AL West title, win 100th

TORONTO (AP) — Houston is heating up as October approaches. The Astros clinched another AL West title and reached 100 wins for the second straight season, beating the Toronto Blue

Tiger of the Week

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LAHS Cheerleader of the Week Zoi’ Guidry is this week’s Lake Arthur High School Varsity Cheerleader Tiger of the Week. Zoi’ is a senior at LAHS and this is her

Dogs face another tough task in talented Chargin’ Indians

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Following a thrilling 23-20 districtopening win over Iowa last Friday night in Jerry Simmons Stadium, the Dogs will now hit the road to Lake Charles to battle an extremely athletic

Hounds searching for first road win

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WELSH - “We know how to play hard and win in Welsh; now we have to learn how to win on the road.” Those are the words of Welsh Head

Started with lightning, ended with thunder

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“Wow!” “Wow!” is what I remember shouting into the sideline mic after a walk-off 25-yard field goal sealed the 23-20 win the Jennings Bulldogs over The Iowa Yellow Jackets. It