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LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Georgia’s Kirby Smart highlight AP’s midseason SEC honorees

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(AP) — Quarterback Jayden Daniels has presided over an explosive LSU offense that has mostly been enough to overcome defensive deficiencies.

Zion Williamson makes first appearance in an NBA game since injuring right hamstring

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 12 points, five rebounds and five assists in 16 minutes during the Orlando Magic’s 122-105 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the preseason opener for both clubs on Tuesday night.

FOO FACTS: Week Six

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Foo Fact of the Game: The Jennings defense claimed seven turnovers with three interceptions and four fumble recoveries and held Kinder to 114 total yards in the Bulldogs 31-0 win.

Hounds ride four-game winning streak into DeQuincy

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WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds will face off against the DeQuincy Tigers this week in District 5-2A action riding a four game winning streak. After season-opening losses to Kinder and Westlake, the Greyhounds have ripped off four consecutive wins. Of those four wins, the last two were the biggest, as they knocked off the Loreauville Tigers, who were ranked number 10 in the state at the time, and then last week opened league play with a 51-6 win over the Grand Lake Hornets.

Defense holds late; LSU powers past No. 21 Missouri, 49-39

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – In a game featuring two high powered offenses, it was key plays on the defensive side for LSU that allowed the No. 23 Tigers to leave with a 49-39 win over No. 21 Missouri on Saturday at Faurot Field.

Saints putting dominant win in perspective after recent skid

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pleased as Saints quarterback Derek Carr was about the best all-around game by far that New Orleans has played in his first season with the club, he wasn’t about to lose sight of the big picture.

Daniels, Jones earn SEC Football Player of the Week honors

BATON ROUGE — For the third time this year, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has been tabbed as the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the win over Missouri on Saturday.

Hounds shoot down Hornets, 51-6

WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds used a balanced offensive attack and a stiffling defense to claim a 51-6 victory over the Grand Lake Hornets in the opening round of District 5-2A play. With the win, the Hounds move to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in league play.

Indians shut out Bears

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GUEYDAN — The Elton High Indians made the short trek to Gueydan Thursday night for a district contest against the Gueydan High Bears at Ed Baker Field. The Bears gave chase, but the Indians wouldn’t be caught as the game was a complete shutout moving Elton to 4-2, 2-1 while Gueydan dropped to 0-6, 0-3 in the week six competition.

Dogs pitch shutout over Kinder, 31-0

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Jennings moves to 4-2 with lopsided win