Sports

LACASSINE — Lacassine High School recently held a local pep rally to celebrate the newly crowned Class B State Champion Cardinals’ basketball team at John Juneau Gymnasium. The Cardinals captured their first crown since 1961 at the Burton Coliseum earlier in March by defeating the Avoyelles Public Charter Vikings in the Class B title game. The pep rally featured the newly crowned state champions, along with a moving speech from Cardinal Head Coach Micah Rasberry, who thanked his players for their dedication, buy-in and consistent work even without immediate results.

BACK-TO-BACK ST ATE CHAMPS

BATON ROUGE — Fifth-ranked LSU roared back from a 6-2 deficit Thursday night with a five-run fifth inning, as the Tigers recorded an 8-6 win over Mississippi State in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

STATE CHAMPION

The Jennings Bulldogs pulled off a little revenge here at Danny Reed Field over the weekend as they avenged an early season loss to the Crowley Gents by defeating them 9-7 here. The host Bulldogs spotted the Gents a 7-4 lead through the first three innings but responded with a five-run fifth frame to ultimately claim the victory. Jennings needed only six hits to win the contest, but senior Maddox Hebert continued to swing a hot bat by going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a long dinger to left field. Addison Finley came out of the bullpen to pitch a dazzling performance in relief of starter Carson Watson. Watson was roughed up a bit by allowing six runs on only one hit but walked five in an inning and a third. Finley came into the contest in the second with one out and tossed 5.2 masterful innings in relief. He allowed only one run, and it was unearned. Crowley managed just five hits off of Finley and he struck out six in earning the win on the mound. The Dogs will be back in action today as they kick off district play with a home game against the LCCP Trailblazers.

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