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Hounds whip through Bell City, 67-52

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 00:00

WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds stepped out of district play Wednesday night for one final tune-up game before boys' playoff brackets are announced on Monday. The Hounds welcomed in the Bell City Bruins and toppled them by a final of 67-52. The No. 8-ranked Hounds moved to 15-12 overall on the season, and will host a first round playoff game sometime next week. Welsh used the dominant scoring of senior forward La'Troy Pattum to lead the way, as he poured in 21 points en route to the 15-point win.

Pelicans hold on to beat Grizzlies 96-87

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Herbert Jones scored 17 points and Brandon Ingram finished with 16 points including a pair of late buckets as the New Orleans Pelicans held on to defeat Memphis 96-87 on Monday night, sending the Grizzlies to their ninth straight loss.

LSU’s repeat hopes hinge on transfers, Wake Forest consensus No. 1

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU won college baseball’s national championship last year with a roster that produced an SECrecord 13 Major League Baseball draft picks, including the top two. Almost all of them are gone.

Florida holds off LSU basketball 82-80

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:00

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 21 points and Florida held off LSU for an 82-80 victory on Tuesday night.

Girls’ playoff brackets announced

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 05:00

Six local teams qualify for postseason play

Reese, Johnson lead way for No. 13 LSU women in come-from-behind win against Alabama

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 00:00

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Angel Reese had 27 points and 19 rebounds, Flau’jae Johnson added 16 points and No. 13 LSU dominated the second half for an 85-66 victory over Alabama on Sunday.

Chiefs have achieved dynasty status with third Super Bowl title in five years

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 00:00

LAS VEGAS (AP) — This was supposed to be the year when the Kansas City Chiefs were vulnerable. Their wide receivers were dropping passes, their offense was committing penalties, Travis Kelce was supposedly getting old and there was no way that Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes could possibly overcome all of that.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 00:00

Fulks scores 17 as Louisiana defeats Bowling Green 86-60

Hounds fall short to Vinton in key 5-2A contest

Sat, 02/10/2024 - 05:00

WELSH — First place in district 5-2A was on the line this week when the Welsh Greyhounds hosted the Vinton Lions. The Lions jumped out to a 28-20 halftime lead, but Welsh would take a 45-44 lead to start the fourth period. Trailing 58-56 with a second to play, Welsh would attempt two free throws. The first free throw was good, but the second one bounced out, giving the Lions a 58-57 win.

Lady Hounds thump Vinton in season finale

Sat, 02/10/2024 - 05:00

WELSH — The Welsh Lady Greyhounds finished their season with a win over district opponent. The Lady Hounds led 9-4 after the first period then jumped out to a 22-8 halftime lead. Welsh would outscore Vinton 27 to 18 in the second half for their 49-26 district win.