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Strong fourth frame leads Hounds over Jennings, 67-58

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 05:00

WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds claimed a big Jeff Davis Parish win Thursday night when they took down the Jennings Bulldogs by a final of 67-58 a t Greyhound Gymnasium. The Hounds moved to 8-8 overall on the season with the win, while the Bulldogs dropped to 10-5 with the loss. The Hounds were trailing heading into the final stanza of play, however the hosts outscored Jennings 26-15 down the stretch to give themselves a nine-point win. J.J. Artis had the hot hand for the Hounds Thursday night, as he poured in a gamehigh 24 points on the night.

Bulldogs blast 1A power North Central, 70-49

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 00:00

The Jennings Bulldogs basketball team hosted Class 1A power North Central in their first game of the 2024 year. The Dogs would take an 11-3 lead in the first period, but the Canes would battle back for a 23-20 lead in the second period. The Dogs would go into halftime leading 29-23 and then outscore the Canes 41-26 in the second half to take a 70-49 win.

No. 3 Lake Arthur drops 5A Sulphur, 48-34

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 00:00

LAKE ARTHUR — The No. 3-ranked Lake Arthur Lady Tigers picked up a big win over 5A Sulphur Tuesday night at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium by a final of 48-34. The win improved the Lady Tigers to 16-4 overall, while Sulphur fell to 10-10 on the season. Trailing 21-19 at the half, Lake Arthur rallied to outscore the Lady Tors 29-11 over the final two periods to claim the win. Vivian Sketoe continued to torch this nets, this time leading the charge with her 18 points. The Lady Tigers will be back in action tonight when they welcome in the Erath Lady Bobcats for a nondistrict showdown.

No. 7 LSU begins SEC play vs. Missouri at home

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

BATON ROUGE — No. 7 LSU is set to begin SEC play tonight at 8 p.m. CT in the PMAC when it hosts Missouri on the SEC Network for the first game of the new year.

LSU coach Brian Kelly is overhauling his defensive staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

BATON ROUGE (AP) — LSU coach Brian Kelly fired defensive coordinator Matt House and three other defensive assistants on Wednesday.

The Saints realized their potential in Week 17, but was it too late?

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Now that the New Orleans Saints have avoided the dreaded fate of playing meaningless late-season football, all they can do is try to replicate their most recent performance — easily among their best during an up-and-down 2023 campaign — and hope that fortune favors them.

LSU football rallies behind Nussmeier to beat Wisconsin in ReliaQuest Bowl

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 00:00

TAMPA, Fla. — Backed into their own end zone, redshirt sophomore quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense orchestrated an eight-play, 98-yard drive to beat Wisconsin, 35-31, in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday.

Bulldogs charge past Hornets, 89-64

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 00:00

The Jennings Bulldogs claimed a Jeff Davis Parish win over the Hathaway Hornets on Friday night at Gaudet Gymnasium by a final of 89-64. The Dogs moved to 9-4 with the win and currently sit at No. 10 in the latest Division II non-select power ratings. The Bulldogs placed five players in double figures, led by Jeremy Legros’ 19 tallies. Hathaway placed three in double digits, led by Brennon Monceaux’s 19.

Lady Hornets cruise past Jennings, 61-37

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 00:00

The Jennings Lady Bulldogs hosted the Hathaway Lady Hornets last week in the final game of 2023 for both teams. With former Lady Bulldog standout Jaylen Johnson now the Lady Hornets’ Head Coach, Hathaway cruised on to a 61-37 win over Jennings.

College football postseason changes have all but ended the chances of a split national championship

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 00:00

(AP) — The question seemed like a valid one moments after unbeaten ACC champion Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff.