Sports

Saints are Tom Brady’s new kryptonite

(AP) — Only one team consistently confounded Tom Brady during his twodecade rule in the AFC: the Denver Broncos.

World Series defeat could mark end of era for Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa stood on the dugout steps watching as Yuli Gurriel grounded out to end Game 6 of the World Series before slowly walking away and heading into Houston’s clubhouse for what could be the last time.

Backup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8

(AP) — From Mike White’s memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush’s prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for Geno Smith and a comeback by Trevor Siemian to beat Tom Brady, backup quarterbacks took center stage this past week in the NFL.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP.

Dogs, Rams to collide in season finale

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The Jennings Bulldogs will be closing out the regular season Friday night with a big task at hand. The longtime rival Westlake Rams stroll into town for a district 4-3A finale with loads of playoff implications at stake. The Rams and former Jeff Davis Parish coach John Richardson have had a big turnaround season in 2021, and sport a 7-2 overall mark. The only two losses came at the hands of 3A powers Iowa and Lake Charles College Prep. The No. 14-ranked Rams have won more games in 2021 than combined over the last three seasons, a span that saw them win only five total. For Westlake, this game is about securing a home playoff berth and upping their seeding.

Hounds close out regular season Friday night

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WELSH — The Welsh Greyhounds were unable to face a Homecoming opponent last week, as the Port Barre Red Devils were forced to forfeit due to covid issues. That win moved the Hounds to a 6-3 overall record and 2-1 in District 6-2A. Welsh won only one game all of last season, so the progress this season has been by leaps and bounds. The Greyhounds will close out the season against LCA this Friday night and then begin preparing for the state playoffs against other class 2-A non-select schools.

A blowout in South Beauregard

Foo Fact of the Game: The Bulldogs lead 29-0 at halftime despite only having the ball for 5 minutes and 12 plays in Jennings 43-0 win over South Beauregard.

Playoff picture shaping up for local teams

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As the last week of the high school football season looms this Friday, the playoff picture for Jennings, Welsh, Elton and Lake Arthur are beginning to take shape. Playoff announcements are expected to be released Sunday, and the final week has the potential to be big for local teams. Power ratings are released daily by geauxpreps.com, but are not official until all LHSAA results are finalized following week 10.

With pitchers fried, Braves’ Fried tries to win World Series

HOUSTON (AP) — At this point, they’re all fried.

FRIDAY NIGHT RESULTS

Tigers Fall to Notre Dame 55-0

The Lake Arthur Tigers dropped a district contest to the Notre Dame Pioneers by a final of 55-0. The Tigers will battle Kaplan in week 10 of the regular season.

Hounds-Red Devils Matchup Canceled

The Welsh Greyhounds saw the Port Barre Red Devils cancel their district game and Homecoming due to COVID-19 issues. The Hounds still played a 7v7 flag football game and had a queen crowning at the event.

Indians Drop Contest to Grand Lake 34-12