Sports

All six JDP girls’ hoops teams destined for runs

With the 2021 girls’ basketball playoff brackets being announced today, it’s pretty much a done deal that all Jeff Davis Parish (JDP) teams will see their names called when they come out. But the really cool thing about this year’s brackets will be the the fact that JDP could very well have five teams seeded inside the Top-10 in their classification.

Baseball and softball registration underway

Baseball and Softball registration is underway at the Jennings Parks and Recreation Department. Boys and Girls ages 6-14 are encouraged to participate.

Tigers pull away from Port Barre 52-47

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PORT BARRE - The Lake Arthur Tigers used a huge night from Kenyon Boese to take down the Port Barre Red Devils in district 6-2A action by a final of 52-47 Thursday night Boese poured in 30 points and drained four 3-pointers in the big win.

Congratulations Girls On Making It To The Playoffs!

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Lady Dogs fall short in upset bid of No. 3 South Beau

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LONGVILLE - For the second time this season, the Jennings Bulldogs pushed the No. 3 South Beauregard Lady K’s to the limit, but falling short by the final of 53-46. The loss dropped the NO. 7-ranked Lady Dogs to 18-7 overall, while South Beau improved to 18-4.

No. 2 Lady Tigers polish off Notre Dame 67-18

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LAKE ARTHUR - The No. 2-ranked Lake Arthur Lady Tigers bounced back from their loss to LCA like nothing ever happened, defeating Notre Dame soundly by a count of 67-18. The Lady Tigers continued to drain 3-pointers by the dozens, as they used 12 in the lopsided win over the Lady Pios. The win moved the Lady Tigers to 25-4 overall and in good shape when playoff announcements are released on Sunday.

Gregg scores 15 to lift Northwestern St. over UIW 68-67

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jamaure Gregg had 15 points as Northwestern State edged Incarnate Word 68-67 on Wednesday night.

Johnson, Lyons carry Nicholls State past Lamar 76-71

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Kevin Johnson had 18 points to lead five Nicholls State players in double figures as the Colonels narrowly defeated Lamar 76-71 on Wednesday night. Ryghe Lyons added 16 points for Nicholls State (11-6, 8-2 Southland Conference). Andre Jones chipped in 12, Najee Garvin scored 11 and Jaylen Fornes had 10. Lyons also had 10 rebounds, while Garvin posted 10 rebounds.

Monroe carries Sam Houston State past SE Louisiana 79-61

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Bryce Monroe had a seasonhigh 26 points as Sam Houston stretched its home winning streak to 10 games, topping Southeastern Louisiana 79-61 on Wednesday night.

Cardinals rally in fourth to top Midland 61-58

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MIDLAND - The Lacassine Cardinals took home a nail-biter on the road Tuesday night by knocking off the MIdland Rebels in their own gym by a final of 61-58. The win improves the Cardinals to 1-9 overall, and jumped them up a spot in the latest power ratings according to geauxpreps.com. The Cards build a comfortable first half lead, but a ferocious rally in the third quarter turned the game into quite the exciting contest.