Sports

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.

Welsh can claim district title with win Friday night

MIDLAND — The Lacassine High Cardinals made the short trek to Midland Tuesday night to meet with the Midland High Rebels in a district contest by final of 58-49.. The Cardinals would lead from start to finish in the battle and leave the hardwood with the win moving to 24-10, 8-1 while the Rebels fell to 10-21, 2-7.

ELTON –— Many kids grow up playing a sport or two however, by the time they reach high school participation dwindles down as some lack the time and dedication it takes to make the cut. Occasionally you will come across a handful of athletes who seemingly live for their sport of choice. In these rare few, you will find talent, persistence and determination. Those that excel will be the ones that dedicate extra time outside of practice to improve their skills, those that set the bar high for themselves and refuse to be unsuccessful in meeting their goals.

Sanchez, Beard combine for 46 in win

WELSH — The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers continued their dominance of district 5-2A girls basket as they rolled over the parish rival Welsh Lady Greyhounds 59-18 Friday night in Welsh. Lake Arthur led 15-6 at the end of the 1st period and steadily pulled ahead in the next three periods. With their win, the Lady Tigers remain in sole possession of first place in district play.

LACASSINE — The Hathaway Hornets made the short drive to Lacassine Friday night as the Lacassine High Cardinals hosted a district showdown. The two Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) teams battled on the hardwood and the Cardinals would gain the 89-62 win, moving them to 24-10 while the Hornets fell to 6-23.

LACASSINE – Two Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) teams met in a district challenge Friday night as the Lacassine High Lady Cardinals (18-13) welcomed the Hathaway High Lady Hornets (27-4). The Lady Hornets brought home another win as they put up numbers the Lady Cardinals couldn’t match. Hathaway led the game from start to finish dominating from both sides of the ball for a final score of 79-34.

WELSH — The Lake Arthur Tigers traveled to play the parish rival Welsh Greyhounds, looking to give Welsh their first loss in district play. The Tigers lead would lead for all of the game until Welsh took a 61-58 lead with 2:32 left in the fourth period. Lake Arthur would take a 62-61 lead with 1:50 left in the game and hold off a Welsh rally in the final seconds to take a thrilling 71-67 win over the Greyhounds.

One of the biggest goals of any young athlete is having his or her dream of playing sports on the collegiate level from a young age come to fruition, however few ever see that dream of coming true. This past Wednesday marked one of the most exciting times for college football teams across the country, with National Signing Day allowing teams to see their future stars choose their college destinations. A signed National Letter of Intent (NLI) seals the deal for the athletes that do see those dreams come to fruition. For Elton High School senior running back Damarcus Jack, National Signing Day served as his first step of fulfilling those lifelong dreams. Jack was among 19 elite football players in Southwest Louisiana to sign, and the only one from Jeff Davis Parish to make his choice official. Jack officially accepted an offer from Carolina Christian College (CCC), where he will start his new chapter in his football career as a Centurion running back.