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LITTLE DRIBBLERS RESULTS

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 00:00

LITTLE DRIBBLERS RESULTS

JUNIORS

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 00:00

CHAMPIONS: JENNINGS

Actlis wins state powerlifting championship at 165

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 00:00

LAFAYETTE – Although lifting weights is a staple of most sports throughout Jeff Davis Parish, the Elton Indians and junior Danerian (D.D.) Actlis have taken it a huge step further. Elton added powerlifting to their list of sports at the school, and it has completely taken off. Last Wednesday, Actlis capped off a magical season by claiming the Division IV State Championship by over a difference of a whopping 50 pounds over the next closest competitor. Actlis explained a year ago, he didn’t place in any meets but now has the right to be called a state champion in his 165-pound division.

Lady Dogs blast Pickering. 16-2 to move to 15-3 overall

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 00:00

WELSH — The Jennings Lady Bulldog Softball team took a break from district to play in the Welsh Tournament Friday night and played Class 2A Pickering. The Lady Dogs took an 8-0 lead first period lead and would go on to take a 16-2 win over the Lady Red Devils in 5 innings via the 10 run rule.

Reese, LSU women push past Miami 54-42 to reach Final Four

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 00:00

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — So much for Kim Mulkey’s timelines and cautioning against expecting too much, too soon at LSU.

AP source: Texas reaches deal with Terry as full-time coach

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 00:00

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has reached an agreement with Rodney Terry to be the Longhorns’ full-time head basketball coach, taking the interim tag off his title after he led the program to the Elite Eight following the midseason firing of Chris Beard, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 00:00

Orioles send top pitching prospect Rodriguez to minors

Tiger and Trout get together to build New Jersey golf club

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 00:00

VINELAND, N.J. (AP) — Three-time American League MVP Mike Trout always wanted a golf course, and he picked 18-time major champion Tiger Woods to build it for him.

Hounds sneak past Tigers 4-3 in district play

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 00:00

LAKE ARTHUR — The Welsh Greyhounds and Lake Arthur Tigers tangled up in a big district 5-2A baseball match-up at Dickie Chapman Memorial Complex on Thursday. The Hounds broke open a 3-3 ball game with a single run in the top of the fifth inning to hold on for a tight, 4-3 victory. The win moves the No. 10-rated Greyhounds to 10-8 overall, while the No. 18 Tigers dropped to 10-8 also. The Hounds will be back in action next week against Vinton, while the Tigers did battle with Singer and South Cameron on Saturday.