Sports

Teams from schools throughout the parish, including Jennings, Lake Arthur, Welsh, Hathaway, Elton and Lacassine high schools, participated in several track events. The results of that competition were recently released.

Jennings put up fight in playoff game

The Jennings Lady Bulldogs softball team celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday when they hosted the Rayne Lady Wolves at Tom Precht Field. Jennings led 5-0 after four innings and 5-1 after five innings. Jennings would score two runs in the sixth inning to secure their 7-1 win.

Welsh High School senior Jayden Turnley was invited to the recent Jeff Davis Parish School Board meeting to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. While present, Superintendent John Hall recognized Turnley for his achievements in and out of sports.

Welsh High School senior Devyn Trahan (center) was highlighted recently with a sendoff ceremony. Trahan was the only senior from her class and escorted by her parents, DJ and Nikki Trahan.

Competitors with the Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Shooting Sports team placed well in the regional meet. These parish athletes are competing in the state games this weekend.

The Jennings High Lady Dogs welcomed the Rayne High Lady Wolves to a battle on the diamond at Tom Precht Field. The Lady Bulldogs took home the win during the last game of the regular season with a final score of 7-1.

The Welsh High Greyhounds baseball team honored three of their own by holding a sendoff ceremony to celebrate Senior Night. Seniors Noah Menard, Hayden Dennis and Owen Broussard were honored on the field, escorted by their parents.

Elton High School junior varsity and junior high golf had an outstanding performance at the recent JV/Jr. High Championship in Jennings. The EHS boys and girls placed first as a team, with the boys’ team also placing first and golfer Baylen Robinson nabbing first place overall as well.

The Jennings High Lady Bulldogs and Coach Jeff Person celebrated two of their own this week when Abbiegail Myers and Emma Venable were honored for Senior Night. Myers and Venable also received awards from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association for academic excellence. Additionally, as a show of respect for the two visiting Rayne High Lady Wolves seniors, the Lady Dogs gifted them roses as part of the sendoff festivities.