Sports

Hornets welcome Cards

The Jennings High Bulldogs tennis team recently saw action on their home court, taking five of 11 contested matches when the Vermillion Catholic Screaming Eagles came to town.

HATHAWAY — A beautiful, sunny, but chilly day was the setting for a baseball game as the Hathaway Hornets hosted their district rivals, the Lacassine Cardinals, on Tuesday afternoon. Lacassine jumped out to an 8-1 lead in the fourth inning, but Hathaway would score five runs in the bottom of the fourth to make it an 8-6 game. Both teams would score two more runs as the Cardinals would take a 10-8 district win. In the first inning, Lacassine would bat eight and get three singles, a double and a walk to leave the bases loaded. The Cardinals took a 2-0 lead as Drayden Miller and Max Webb reached home plate. Hathaway would bat four with a single and three groundouts. In the second inning, Lacassine would bat seven with a triple, a single and two walks. The Cardinals would again leave the bases loaded and took a 3-0 lead as Ben Ruthledge scored. The Hornets would go out in order with a strikeout, groundout and fly out.

Lady Indians swing for the fences

Little Dribblers

The Elton High School golf teams recently competed in the Sulphur Invitational, with the Indians having a strong showing on the course.

HHS TRACK

In an unusual three-game series, the Jennings High Diamond Dogs met the Lions of Covenant Christian High School of Houma. The first game on Thursday night was played on the road in Houma, followed by home games in Jennings on Friday and Saturday.

The Lady Bulldogs welcomed the Lady Rebels of Midland Friday evening at Tom Precht Field in Jennings on the heels of a two-game winning streak, looking to build on their early-season success.