December 2018

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THE BONE IS BACK IN THE DOME

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For the second straight year, the Welsh Greyhounds have defeated the Many Tigers in the semi-final round of the 2A state playoffs and will be returning to New Orleans to try to win their second straight to a state championship.

The Greyhounds fell behind 14 points in the second quarter but rallied on the last drive of the half to cut the Tiger lead to seven. Welsh would carry that momentum into the second half and go on to defeat the Tigers and a 28-21 semifinal victory to advance to the 2A State Championship.

Sterlington Ends Bulldog Streak

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The Iota Bulldogs lost Friday’s home playoff game against Sterlington by a score of 21-12.

Lady Bulldogs cruise past Church Point Lady Bears

ELTON – The Jennings High School (JHS) Lady Bulldogs took on the Church Point High School (CPHS) Lady Bears in the Elton’s Rock the Rim Tournament Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs would go on to a 38-29 victory over the Lady Bears.

The Lady Bulldog defense proved to be the difference all night long as JHS held the Lady Bears to only four points in the first period and the fourth.

IHS ladies improve to 5-1, Bulldogs upend Kaplan

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LAFAYETTE - The Iota Lady Bulldogs ran their record to 5-1 Thursday with a 58-38 victory over Class 4A Breaux Bridge in the opening round of the Acadiana Wrecking Rams Tournament.

The victory sent the Lady Dogs to yesterday’s match-up with two-time defending Division IV state champion Lafayette Christian, which knocked off Scotlandville in their opening night game, 59-10.

The Lady Dogs got off to a quick start Thursday when they went on a 15-4 run in the opening frame. Kendall Miller sparked the outburst with a pair of 3-pointers.

Welsh Lady Hounds fall to Lady Gents

ELTON – The Welsh High School (WHS) Lady Greyhounds played their first game in the Elton Rock the Rim Tournament Thursday night against the Crowley High School (CHS) Lady Gents, who could not rally to overcome a 33-6 second period lead against the Lady Gents despite their best efforts.

TRAVIS ETIENNE, JR.

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The former Jennings High School standout Travis Etienne Jr. was recently honored by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by being named ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the year. Etienne Jr. was named as a First Team running back in his second season with the Clemson Tigers.

VFC donates to vets, children

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Jeff Davis Volunteers for Family and Community (VFC) recently donated 20 DVDs for the recreation room at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home and books to kindergarten classes at Our Lady Immaculate School and the Coushatta Tribe’s Little Indian School.VFC members who distributed donations included Norma Young, Jeanette Crochet and Shirley Doucet.

Council donates to Olympics, honors members

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Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings recently held its November meeting. Shown above at left, Donald Kratzer presented a check for $1,705.53 to Jacquetta Navarre, a representative with the Jeff Davis Special Olympics. The money will be used to support Special Olympics programs in the parish.

The Council also announces its Knight and Family of the Month honorees.

Chase away the chill with hot soup

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Few things beat a hot meal on a cold day. Stews and casseroles can fit the bill in such situations, but soup is a go-to solution when looking to warm up.

This recipe for “Tortilla Soup” from “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli (Metro Books) can be served as an appetizer or light meal. The crispy tortilla strips included in the recipe add extra texture to a delicious dish.

Tortilla Soup

Serves 4

4 corn tortillas, freshly made or a few days old