LAS VEGAS (AP) — This was supposed to be the year when the Kansas City Chiefs were vulnerable. Their wide receivers were dropping passes, their offense was committing penalties, Travis Kelce was supposedly getting old and there was no way that Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes could possibly overcome all of that.
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WELSH — First place in district 5-2A was on the line this week when the Welsh Greyhounds hosted the Vinton Lions. The Lions jumped out to a 28-20 halftime lead, but Welsh would take a 45-44 lead to start the fourth period. Trailing 58-56 with a second to play, Welsh would attempt two free throws. The first free throw was good, but the second one bounced out, giving the Lions a 58-57 win.
WELSH — The Welsh Lady Greyhounds finished their season with a win over district opponent. The Lady Hounds led 9-4 after the first period then jumped out to a 22-8 halftime lead. Welsh would outscore Vinton 27 to 18 in the second half for their 49-26 district win.
LACASSINE — The No. 2 ranked Lacassine High Cardinals hosted the No. 5 ranked Midland High Rebels Tuesday night at John Juneau Gymnasium in a District 6-B match. Lacassine recognized their Senior players and then celebrated with a win of 69-62 over Midland in a fastpaced contest. The win moves Lacassine to 34-2, 8-1 while Midland drops to 15-13, 3-5.
LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers added another district win to their dazzling record here Tuesday night at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium by pummeling the DeQuincy Lady Tigers by a final of 77-11. Lake Arthur is currently sitting at No. 4 in the state in Division IV with an overall mark of 24-4, 7-0 in district 5-2A play. The Lady Tigers got a huge effort from Vivian Sketoe and Avery Marcantel, who combined to score 48 points and hit 11 3-point buckets in the win. Sketoe pumped in 25 and seven triples, while Marcantel totaled 23 points and four treys. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a commanding 37-2 advantage after the first period with a huge scoring barrage from Sketoe. The senior guard pumped in 19 points in the first on five 3-pointers, while Marcantel had a productive first with her 10 and a trifecta. Mia Klein and Ella Istre both chipped in four in the first for Lake Arthur.
Will Baker had a team-high 16 points for the Tigers.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For most of the past six years, Patrick Mahomes has had to manufacture the chip that he carries on his shoulder, because the Kansas City Chiefs have been so good for so long that they were almost always expected to win.
LAKE CHARLES (AP) — First-year McNeese State coach Will Wade, who resumed coaching this season for the first time since being fired by LSU in 2022 because of NCAA recruiting violations, has signed a five-year contract extension worth at least $700,000 per year.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after the San Francisco 49ers finished off a stunning comeback to win the NFC championship, star defender Nick Bosa pulled aside quarterback Brock Purdy and marveled at his journey.
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