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SWEET VICTORY

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HAMMOND — There’s an old saying ‘that good things come to those who wait,’ The saying couldn’t be more true for the Lake Arthur Lady Tigers, as they picked up their first Class 2A state championship in 45 years Friday night by edging the Doyle Lady Tigers 62-61 in arguably the most thrilling basketball game at the LHSAA’s Marsh Madness Tournament held at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Alumni Center.

HEADED BACK TO BURTON

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HATHAWAY - Inspired by having more family and friends inside Charles Groth Gymnasium, the home-standing Hathaway Hornets had a 77-53 quarter-final win over the visiting Fairview Panthers. The No. 3 Hornets trailed the No. 6 Panthers twice early in the game, and then steadily increased their lead to punch their ticket to the 2021 Marsh Madness Tournament.

Cowboys, QB Prescott finally have agreement on new contract

(AP) - The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have finally agreed on the richest contract in club history two years after negotiations first started with the star quarterback

AP source: Titans trade 2020 first-round pick to Dolphins

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —A person familiar with the deal says the Tennessee Titans have traded offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson to the Miami Dolphins in a move unloading their first-round draft pick after his rookie season.

Hawks forward Cam Reddish has procedure on right Achilles

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish had a nonsurgical procedure on Monday after missing six games with soreness in his right Achilles.

SO CLOSE

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The Hathaway Lady Hornets fell just short to Fairview in the Class B state championship game. See page 5 for the full story.

HEARTBREAK IN HAMMOND

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HAMMOND - For the second straight year, the Hathaway Lady Hornets’ season ended in heartbreak in the finals of the Class B state championship at the hands of the Fairview Lady Panthers. Fairview rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to claim a 55-51 win for its 11th state championship under Head Coach Kyle Jinks.

No. 15 Ringgold upsets Elton 59-45

ELTON - The Elton Indians ran into a buzzsaw in the No. 15 Ringgold Redskins Tuesday night in a Class A regional round playoff game, falling by a final of 59-45.

Garvin lifts Nicholls St. over McNeese St. 80-67

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Najee Garvin had 20 points as Nicholls State stretched its win streak to seven games, defeating McNeese State 80-67 on Thursday night.

Butler takes over, Heat top Pelicans 103-93

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 29 points and nine assists, and the Miami Heat took advantage of Zion Williamson’s absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 103-93 on Thursday night.