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LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Fighting Tigers will make the long trek up north tonight for a bi-district battle with the Ferriday Trojans in the first round of the LHSAA Division IV nonselect playoffs. The Tigers enter the playoffs with an overall record of 5-5 and are seeded as the No. 25 team, while the Trojans come in with an overall mark of 7-3 and are seeded No. 8. The Tigers enter the contest having dropped their last three district contests to Welsh, Lafayette Renaissance Charter and Lafayette Christian Academy.

After scaring football fans across the state with a delay of the playoff brackets, the LHSAA came to a resolution and sent out playoff pairings on time this past Sunday. Jeff Davis Parish saw all four teams get into the postseason action, along with the Iota Bulldogs. Play will start this Friday night in the bi-district round, with three local teams set to host contests. In reward for their amazing 9-1 season, Jennings received a bye and will not play until the second round of the playoffs, while Welsh, Lake Arthur, Elton and Iota will all compete in the opening round.

ELTON — The Elton Indians enjoyed a football season that brings back memories of yesteryear. Head coach Marcus LeJeune’s squad posted a 7-3 regular season mark, and while that may not sound extremely impressive, it was not that many seasons ago when there was absolutely no football in “E” town.

Jennings earns outright league title with win

LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Tigers closed their regular season Thursday night by dropping a tough one to the Lafayette Christian Knights by a final of 64-13 at Jack Doland Stadium. The Knights upped their overall record to 4-6 with the win, while the Tigers dropped to 5-5 overall with the loss. The Tigers will now await official word from the LHSAA on their playoff hopes but should draw a first-round game in the Division II nonselect playoffs. The Tigers are currently ranked at No. 25 in the latest power ratings.

CROWLEY — The Welsh Greyhounds concluded their regular season here Thursday night by dropping a 49-7 decision to the Notre Dame Pioneers in a District 6-2A battle. The Greyhounds finish the season with a 5-5 overall mark and now look to seeing only public schools in the playoffs.

MERRYVILLE — The Elton High Indians finished their season on the road, traveling to Merryville Thursday night to meet with the Merryville High Panthers in a final district contest. The Indians brought home a colossal win over the Panthers with a final score of 45-6, securing their spot in the playoffs. The week 10 win moved the Indians to 7-3, 3-2 while the Panthers dropped to 3-7, 0-5.