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Game-wrecking T.J. Watt worth every dollar for Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The metrics are easy. When T.J. Watt plays, the Pittsburgh Steelers are playoff contenders.

Difficult to measure Lawrence’s progress amid Jaguars’ woes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s offense is in such disarray that it’s nearly impossible to measure any progress rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence might be making.

Hounds Chop Down SB 72-47

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The Welsh Greyhounds went on the road and won their first contest of South Beauregard High School’s Duel in the Dungeon over South Beau by a final of 72-47. With the win, the Hounds improve to 2-1 on the young season. Cale Navarre led the Hounds by popping in 15 points, while LaTroy Pattum and Damien Hebert added 11. Jode Janise also hit double figures for the Greyhounds by chipping in 10.

KC donates to Tanzania Mission

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Deputy Grand Knight Frank Angelle (left) of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings recently presented a $1,000 donation to Mother Marie Protectrice de la Foi (Marcantel) of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara.’ Mother Protectrice led a group of sisters from her order in performing important work in Tanzania helping the people there survive in some very primitive and harsh conditions. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the cause can send a tax-deductible check to SSVM Missions, 533 West Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140 and include “Tanzania Mission” on the memo line of the check. For more information, call (337) 329- 0591.

Cardinals rain down 17 triples in blowout of Starks

BELL CITY – The Lacassine Cardinals put on a shooting exhibition in the opening game of the Bell City Bruin Tournament on Thursday by nailing down a whopping 17 3-pointers, and claiming a 91-48 blowout win over Starks. Kane Broussard and Aaron Garcia combined to drill 13 long-range jumpers, and scored 58 of the Cards 91 points. Broussard scorched the nets by hitting nine 3-balls on his own, and ended with a 30-point showing. Garcia knocked down four from distance, and ended his evening with 28 tallies. Lacassine moved their impressive overall mark to 10-3 on the season with the win. They took on Sulphur in their second game of the tournament on Friday afternoon.

Lady Tigers thrash GL behind Hornsby’s 32

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BELL CITY – The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers kept on rolling Thursday when they ripped past Grand Lake by a final of 76-47 on the opening day of the Bell City Bruin Tournament. The Lady Tigers used a game-high 32 points from LSUE signee Kali Hornsby to lead the way to the blowout victory. The Lady Tigers also dropped in nine 3-balls in the big win. With the victory, Lake Arthur upped its’ overall mark to 5-2 on the season, and played Choudrant on Friday afternoon in their second contest of the tournament.

Lady Dogs run past Plainview, 44-28

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ELTON – The Jennings Lady Bulldogs raced out to huge halftime lead over Plainview, then coasted the rest of the way to earn a 44-28 win in the opening game of the Elton Indian Classic on Thursday. Jennings placed nine players in the scoring column, and built an insurmountable 33-9 lead at the break en route to their 16-point victory. With the win, Jennings upped their overall mark to 7-3 on the season, and took on St. Edmund in the winner’s bracket of the tournament Friday afternoon.

Indians throttle Blue Jays 65-39

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ELTON – The Elton Indians powered their way past the St. Edmund Blue Jays in the late game at the Elton Indian Classic by a final of 65-39 at Oris Guidry Gymnasium. The Indians built a huge 49-19 lead at the halftime break, and coasted their way to the 26-point win. Elton placed nine players in double figures in the win, with three going in double figures.

Mickey Joseph to coach Husker receivers after 5 years at LSU

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mickey Joseph, who coached wide receivers the last five seasons at LSU, will return to Nebraska as receivers coach, passing game coordinator and associate head coach under Scott Frost.

Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had to step in for Mike McCarthy as acting head coach and enjoyed the sideline view as the unit he normally oversees lifted the Cowboys out of their recent swoon with a slew of big plays.