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(AP) — The conference races are coming down the homestretch and while No. 1 South Carolina basically has run away with the Southeastern Conference, many of the other Power Five leagues are still up for grabs.

During a recent jamboree contest between Welsh and Jennings high schools, Welsh Greyhound Baelyr Thibodeaux was injured when a thrown ball struck him in the head.

HATHAWAY — The No.7-ranked Hathaway Lady Hornets made it two in a row in the playoffs by toppling the No. 10 Hornbeck Lady Hornets by a final of 66-42 from Charles F. Groth Gymnasium Monday night. The win advances the Lady Hornets into the quarterfinal round of the LHSAA Division V non-select bracket where they will square off with old nemesis Fairview. The two teams have met this season, with the Fairview claiming victories. However, it was just a season ago that the Lady Hornets took down the Lady Panthers for a state championship.

LAKE ARTHUR — The No. 3-ranked Lake Arthur High Lady Tigers hosted the No.14-ranked Mangham High Lady Dragons in the Regional round of the Division IV 2024 LHSAA Girls’ playoffs at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium Monday night. With a huge 48-point win over the Lady Dragons, Lake Arthur advances to the Quarter Finals with a final score of 71-23.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — LSU coach Matt McMahon finally saw the mental toughness his team needs to succeed in the Southeastern Conference.