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WELSH — The Welsh High Greyhounds hosted the Bell City High Bruins Tuesday night in a nondistrict competition. The Hounds would trail behind the Bruins by 14 points at halftime. However, the gym heated up as the Greyhounds made a second half run that brought the game down to one point at the buzzer. Even though the Hounds didn’t leave with the win, they made an impressive push as they closed the gap falling just short with a final score of 67-68 to the Bruins.

WELSH — The Welsh High Greyhounds (19-9, 9-1) celebrated a victory over the Notre Dame High Pioneers (12-8, 5-5) Friday night. The win named the Hounds District 5-2A Champs, a title the Welsh High basketball program hasn’t claimed in nine years since 2014. The tense game had the gym in a frenzy as the Pioneers came out with a strong second half push in an effort to catch the Hounds. However, Welsh remained strong and controlled the court for the 58-52 win over Notre Dame. With the win the 2022-23 Welsh Greyhounds Basketball team had the privilege of participating in the tradition of cutting the net.

HATHAWAY — The Hathaway High Lady Hornets (29-4) hosted the Bell City High Lady Bruins (19-9) in the final game of their regular season Friday night. The Lady Hornets remained undefeated in district play and celebrated their victory with a fifth consecutive District 6-B Championship. The Ladies were all smiles as they participated in the traditional cutting of the net following the game.

All six of the Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) high school basketball teams have made it to the first round of the LHSAA 20222023 High School Playoffs. The games will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, with tip-off times of 6 p.m. Admission to the games will be $8.

Boys Heavyweight

Wednesday night, the Jennings High Bulldogs (6-22, 2-8) hosted the Welsh High Greyhounds (18-9, 7-1) in a non-district competition. The Bulldogs came into the contest as the underdogs as they currently sit No. 35 in the power rankings while the Greyhounds hold the No. 8 spot. The action-packed game had fans in the bleachers on both sides of the court on their feet as the Jennings Bulldogs pulled off a huge upset with a second half comeback win over the Hounds. The Bulldogs left the hardwood with an 11-point advantage for a final score of 67-56.

HATHAWAY – Earlier this week, another Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) athlete became among the elite few to be recognized for excellence. In Monday night’s game against Plainview, Hathaway High Lady Hornet Lamiyah Sanchez let loose of the ball sending it enroute to the goal and as it swished through the net, her high school career total points rang up to the 1800 mark.

LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers took down the DeQuincy Lady Tigers on the road Tuesday night and handed their feline counterparts a 57-24 beat down b y the final of 57-24. The victory not only lifted the Lady Tigers to 17-10 overall, it allowed the club to wrap up the outright 6-2A district championship in the process. The Lady Tigers have reeled off seven straight league wins to stay unbeaten in district play, and will play their season finale Friday night at home against Vinton. The Lady Tigers again used a big night from junior sensation Vivian Sketoe, as she poured in 22 points and handed out numerous assists.