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Tigers send 2020 out with a bang

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BATON ROUGE -- LSU freshman quarterback-Max Johnson threw for 435 yards and accounted for five touchdowns, while freshman wide receiver Kayshon Boutte set an SEC record with 308 yards as LSU defeated Ole Miss in a second-half storm, 53-48.

Sun Belt football championship game canceled

(AP) - The Sun Belt Conference football championship game Saturday between No. 9 Coastal Carolina and No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette was canceled Thursday night because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Coastal Carolina program. An entire position group would have been unavailable to play for the unbeaten Chanticleers because of contact tracing, the conference said.

Mahomes leads Chiefs vs. Saints coach who nearly drafted him

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton seriously considered drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

LA. LAWMAKERS OK FANTASY SPORTS BETTING REGULATIONS

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BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers agreed Wednesday to regulations governing fantasy sports betting in the 47 parishes that approved it two years ago, setting in motion the process for approving operators so the competitions for online cash prizes can begin.

Elton drops Kaplan 61-31 in Midland Tourney

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MIDLAND – The Elton Indians stopped a 3-game losing skid Wednesday night, by blowing past the Kaplan Pirates 61-34 on the opening night of the Midland Holiday Spectacular. The Indians upped their overall season mark to 5-3 with the win over the Pirates. Elton used a balanced scoring attack in the win, placing three players in double figures.

Dogs rally late to defeat Gents, 56-51

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CROWLEY – The Jennings Bulldogs were back to full strength on the hardwood Tuesday night, as quite a few gridiron Dogs joined the forces after their season ended last Friday night. The response was encouraging, as Jennings toppled a very good Crowley team by coming from behind late in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs upped their overall season record to 3-2 with a 56-51 win over the Gents.

Brister, Lady Tigers shoot past Midland 74-35

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MIDLAND – The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers (LA) may have been playing in the Midland Holiday Spectacular Wednesday night, but they were the ones that brought the fireworks to the party on the opening night. The Lady Tigers ran wild on their hosts and churned out a 74-35 win to move their overall mark up to 12-2. Senior Nicholls State University signee Deonna Brister had a spectacular night of her own, leading the Lady Tigers with a game-high 29 points. Lake Arthur placed a total of three in double figures, while also nailing down a total of eight 3-pointers in the contest.

JENNINGS SMACKS CROWLEY 70-49

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CROWLEY – The Jennings Lady Bulldogs continued to blast anyone in their path lately, as they moved to 10-1 overall with a 70-49 beat down of the Crowley Ladies Tuesday night. The Lady Dogs got great scoring production from their entire team in the win, as they placed 12 players in the scoring column in the 21-point victory. Jill Fontenot had yet another big night for the Lady Dogs, as she paced her squad with 21 points. Jennings also hit eight 3-pointers in the win.

Cardinals blow out NCS 74-45

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CROWLEY – The Lacassine Cardinals (LHS) earned their second consecutive blowout win this week when they travelled to Crowley Tuesday night and hammered the Northside Christian Warriors 74-45. Since coming off a two-week hiatus, Lacassine has blistered their last two opponents by and average of over 30 points. Head Coach Micah Rasberry’s group saw 12 players find the scoring column in their win over the Warriors, including three in double figures.

Lady Dogs dominate Elton to pick up ninth win

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The Jennings Lady Bulldogs moved their impressive record to 9-1 Monday night, defeating the Elton Lady Indians by a final of 77-52 at Gaudet Gymnasium. The Lady Bulldogs again used a balanced scoring attack in the win, putting four players in double figures in the win. ULM signee Vici Woods had a big night for her Lady Indians, pumping in a game-high 21 points in defeat.