Sports

Honoring the Bulldogs

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Members of the 2021 Jennings High School Football Team were honored Wednesday evening at an Awards Ceremony held at the school. The Bulldogs are back on the practice field this week in Spring drills in preperation for their Spring Game against Opelousas High on May 20 at home. Submitted photos

HHS, LHS turn in dominant performances at Regional Meet

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COVINGTON — Last Thursday, 10 schools competed in the 2022 LHSAA Region 3-B Championship track meet which was held at Christ Episcopal School. Qualifiers from two Jeff Davis Parish Schools, Hathaway High School (HHS) and Lacassine High School (LHS), traveled to Covington, LA to compete in 53 events. Only those placing third and above advance to State. Qualifying in 24 events, both HHS and LHS secured a trip to the State meet which was held Thursday at LSU.

Wainwright, Arenado lead Cardinals to 10-0 romp over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yadier Molina wasn’t going to let an illness that kept the Cardinals catcher out of the previous day’s lineup also keep him from walking onto the field with Adam Wainwright for the 310th time on Wednesday.

Verlander solid again as Astros complete sweep of Mariners

HOUSTON (AP) — Sure, it’s early. But Justin Verlander’s work this season in his return from Tommy John surgery is an encouraging sign that the two-time Cy Young Award winner can return to elite form after almost two years away from the game.

Houser argues for $3M in arbitration, Brewers at $2.425M

NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Adrian Houser argued his salary arbitration case against Milwaukee on Wednesday, asking a three-man panel for $3 million while the Brewers argued for $2,425,000.

Adam Duvall gets key hit as Braves beat Mets 9-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a two-run double during Atlanta’s seven-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday.

Golden Knights coping with missing playoffs for 1st time

LAS VEGAS (AP) — After making the postseason in each of their first four years in existence, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Final to cap a remarkable inaugural season, the Vegas Golden Knights are watching the playoffs this year.

Golfing for a Cause

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Over 100 players and area sponsors show their support for special education in Jeff Davis Parish at the annual Sheriff Ivy Woods Three-man Scramble Golf Tournament benefiting Jeff Davis School Board’s special education department. The funds raised will help pay for field trips, summer camp and the Special Olympics for students in the parish school system. Submitted photos

Lady Cardinals land seven on All-District Team

7-B All District Softball First Team

Falcons decline fifth-year option on right tackle McGary

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up right guard Chris Lindstrom’s $13.2 million fifth-year option while declining the option on right tackle Kaleb McGary.