Sports

Bulldogs claim 41-28 homecoming victory over Pine Prairie

Thu, 10/28/2021 - 05:00

IOTA – The Iota Bulldogs made huge plays in key moments to get a big homecoming victory over Pine Prairie 41-28.

Hounds to host Port Barre for homecoming matchup

Wed, 10/27/2021 - 00:00

WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds will be celebrating Homecoming this week as they take on the Port Barre Red Devils in a District 6-2A battle. Welsh will enter the contest with a 5-3 overall mark and a 1-1 league mark, while the Red Devils are winless in district play after falling to Lake Arthur two weeks ago.

Charities benefit from fans’ return to golf tournament

Wed, 10/27/2021 - 00:00

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Travelers Championship announced Tuesday that June’s golf tournament, with limited fans in attendance, raised more than $2.2 million for Connecticut charities.

Indians to face District 4-1A foe LCA

Wed, 10/27/2021 - 00:00

LAFAYETTE — The Elton Indians hit the road in their eighth game of the year to face District 4-1A foe Hamilton Christian in a game played at Lafayette Christian Academy’s Knight Field in Lafayette.

World Series notebook: McCullers out; top two picks of 2015 in

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 00:00

HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers knew there was a “less than 1%” chance that he would be able to pitch in the World Series for the Houston Astros because of a forearm strain. The righthander waited as long as possible, and didn’t beat those odds.

Seahawks without starters Lewis, Taylor versus Saints

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 00:00

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting guard Damien Lewis and pass rusher Darrell Taylor against the New Orleans Saints.

Stafford’s Rams showing adaptability through strong season

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 00:00

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams were trailing 10-0 midway through the first quarter before Matthew Stafford even got to touch the ball Sunday in his reunion game with the Detroit Lions.

Blazers’ offense explodes in 60-35 win over Jennings

Sat, 10/23/2021 - 05:00

Lake Charles College Prep (LCCP) Trailblazers showed their speed and athleticism here at Cougar Stadium Thursday night, as they raced out to a 60-35 win over the Jennings Bulldogs in 4-3A action. The Blazers rolled up over 500 yards of total offense in the win, and used a huge second quarter to break open a close contest. LCCP now sits atop then district 4-3A standings with Iowa, with a crash course coming next week between the two powerhouses.

Smith rushes for 238 yards as Louisiana-Lafayette wins 28-27

Sat, 10/23/2021 - 05:00

JONESBORO, ARK. (AP) — Freshman Montrell Johnson took a handoff 99 yards for a school and Sun Belt Conference recordlong touchdown, Chris Smith rushed for 238 yards and the game-winner and Louisiana-Lafayette battled past Arkansas State 28-27 on Thursday night.

Alabama prep baseball coach acquitted of assaulting player

Sat, 10/23/2021 - 05:00

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — A well-known high school baseball coach from Alabama was found innocent of assaulting a player but guilty of harassment, court records show.