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Tigers topple Tech with balance on offense, superb pitching

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BATON ROUGE – The LSU offense erupted for 11 hits in a 7-1 win over instate opponent Louisiana Tech Wednesday night at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

ENTICING MATCHUPS HEADLINE BOYS' FIRST-ROUND ACTION

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With the 2020 LHSAA boys’ playoff brackets announced Monday, five area schools drew bids to the postseason. Hathaway led the way by drawing a No. 3 seed in the Class B bracket, while Lake Arthur was able to pull a No. 8 seed out in Class 2A. Elton grabbed a No. 13 seed and will host a first round game, while Lacassine and Jennings will both hit the road for their first test.

Elton’s Ceaser inks with LSUE

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Elton Lady Indian standout Summer Ceaser (center) recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball at Louisiana State University-Eunice (LSUE). Ceaser led Elton to a 2019 Class A state championship, and has the Lady Indians back in the quarterfinals again in 2020.

LeBron’s 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James sees a long, prosperous future ahead of Zion Williamson and the up-tempo New Orleans Pelicans.

HHS annihilates Elizabeth 86-54

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HATHAWAY – The Hathaway High School (HHS) girls’ basketball squad played the Elizabeth High School (EHS) lineup Monday night at the Charles F. Groth gymnasium. The Lady Hornets annihilated the Lady Bulldogs 86-54, in the girls’ seconds round of playoffs.

No. 3 Elton pops Tensas 80-48 to advance to quarterfinals

ELTON - The defending Class A state champion Elton Lady Indians inched one step closer to a return trip to the state tournament Monday night by earning a lopsided 80-48 win over No. 19 Tensas at Oris Guidry Gymnasium. It was the second year in a row for Elton to eliminate Tensas, as the Lady Indians used the 2019 matchup to catapult themselves into the Top- 28. It was also a historical night for Elton junior Vici Woods, as the star recorded both her 1,000th point and 1,000th rebound on the same night. The Elton forward used 23 points and 20 rebounds to help her No. 3 Lady Indians on to the quarterfinals, where they will collide with No. 6 Delhi at home on Thursday.

Lady Hounds fall 79-67 to No. 8 Franklin

WELSH - After an upset win over Kinder in the first round, the No. 24 Welsh Lady Greyhounds fell just short of another bid on Monday against No. 8 Franklin. The Lady Hounds took the higher seeded Lady Hornets down to the wire at Welsh High School, but eventually fell 79-67 after pulling to within one possession late in the contest.

Duhe’s big night propels Lacassine to Class B quarterfinals

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LACASSINE - The No.6-ranked Lacassine Lady Cardinals fought their way into the quarterfinals of the LHSAA’s Class B playoffs Monday night by topping No. 11 Quitman 62-47 at John Juneau Gymnasium. The win brought the Lady Cards’ overall mark up to 31-7, and set up a road contest in the third round with No. 3 Stanley.

Strong second half pushes LA past Springfield 80-36

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LAKE ARTHUR -The No. 4 Lake Arthur Lady Tigers blasted No, 13 Springfield 80-36 on Monday night to put themselves one win away from another Top 28 appearance. Lake Arthur will now host No. 5 Amite on Thursday night in the Class 2A quarterfinals, with a trip to Burton Coliseum on the line.

Five schools earn playoff bids in boys’ bracket

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The LHSAA announced the 2020 boys’ playoff brackets on Monday afternoon and Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) saw five of their six high school teams qualify for the postseason. All first round games are set to begin on Friday, with the Top 28 to be played at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles once again this season.