Sports

Late surge lifts Lady Indians to win over Reeves, 11-9

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:00

ELTON — The Elton Lady Indians picked up their third win of their first season of softball here Tuesday night as they toppled the Reeves Lady Raiders by a final score of 11-9. With the win, the Lady Indians moved their overall record to 3-8. Elton hitters pounded out 10 hits in the win, led by Kaya Francis and Dynver Gradney who both collected three hits apiece. Francis also blasted a home run in the win. Ali Baker picked up the win in the circle by only allowing three earned runs and struck out six Reeves hitters.

Elton’s Actlis shatters division records, claims second state title

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:00

LAFAYETTE — The 2024 LHSAA Powerlifting State Championships were held recently at the Cajun Dome in Lafayette. Elton High School senior Danerian (D.D.) Actlis crushed the boys’ Division V 165pound competition, setting two new state records.

Sketoe to continue career at Mississippi College

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:00

LAKE ARTHUR — Lake Arthur High School senior Vivian Sketoe recently capped off arguably the best career in school history this season as a Lady Tiger. On Monday, she saw her career extend by signing a scholarship with Mississippi College to play on the next level. Sketoe leaves Lake Arthur as the school’s all-time leader in scoring, assists and steals, all while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average and participating in multiple sports. In her time at the school, Sketoe achieved many individual accomplishments and was also a part of the Lake Arthur Lady Tiger State Championship team a few years ago. Sketoe played for both her mother and father, Vickie and Fred, at the high school level.

Lady Dogs pick apart East Beau, 9-5

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:00

The No.6-ranked Jennings Lady Bulldogs picked up another win over the weekend by slipping past the East Beauregard Lady Trojans by a final of 9-5 at Tom Precht Field. The Lady Dogs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit by scoring eight unanswered runs through the third and fourth innings and held on for the four-run win. The Lady Dogs pounded out 11 hits over sixand- a-half innings led by Karmen Bradley’s 3-3 performance. Sophomore slugger Emma Venable launched a three-run bomb and collected four RBI’s in the victory. Jenna Morvant picked up the win in the circle by firing seven innings and struck out seven.

Dogs spank Kinder in league action

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:00

Benoit strikes out 10 in big win

Fastest growing sport in U.S. comes to Jennings

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:00

Pickleball has taken over across the country as the sport to play for all ages and skill levels. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the sport of pickleball has grown 223% from 2020–2023, and 50% in the most recent year.

JDP schools dominate at BC relays

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 00:00

Girls Long Jump

LA issues golf cart ordinance sticker reminder

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 00:00

LAKE ARTHUR — Cruising the streets in a golf cart requires an updated inspection sticker that can be obtained from the Lake Arthur Police station.

Iota claims 10-inning thriller over Lady Dogs

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 00:00

In a battle of the Lady Bulldogs, it took 10 innings for Iota to score two runs to break a 4-4 tie and take a hard-fought 6-4 win over Jennings. Iota scored the tying run in the top of the 7th inning. Jennings had their chances in the 8th inning with a runner on third and bases loaded in the 9th inning, but couldn’t score. With Iota leading 6-4 in the 10th inning, Jennings had runners on first and second but couldn’t score.

Cardinals tear through Midland, 10-0

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 00:00

The Lacassine Cardinals picked up a big district win over the Midland Rebels on Tuesday by blanking their guests by a final of 10-0. The win moves the Cards out to 10-8 overall, 3-0 in district play. The Cardinal pitching staff combined to throw a nohitter in the win, with Cobee Papillion picking up the win after going four innings and striking out eight. Gabe Gott came out of the pen to toss the fifth inning as the game was ended because of the 10-run rule.