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LA running game as advertised in big win over Elton

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ELTON - The Elton Indians found out first hand just how potent the Lake Arthur rushing attack can be last Friday night, as the Tigers rolled up over 400 yards

Tigers surprising in opening win over Miami

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nick Brossette and Joe Burrow waited a long time for their chance to be impact players. They helped No. 25 LSU make a strong opening statement.

Speedy Church Point fends off Jennings rally

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CHURCH POINT - A furious Jennings Bulldog rally fell just short here Friday night, as the homesteading Church Point Bears claimed a 30-21 win over the Dogs at Battlin’ Bear Stadium. The Bears (1-0) built a 23-7 lead, and fought off a pair of second half Bulldog scores in the second half to avenge a 2017 playoff win by the Bulldogs.

Iota fights through tough Basile for 28-10 victory

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IOTA – It wasn’t the best of games for the Iota Bulldogs Thursday in their season opener against Class 1A Basile.

It was, however, good enough.

After playing a scoreless first quarter that was marred with penalties and missed assignments, the Bulldogs posted two touchdowns in the second frame and added a pair in the second half to survive a scare from the Bearcats and walk away with a 28-10 victory.

Greyhounds Blast Rayne 41-16

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The Welsh Greyhounds blasted the 4A Rayne Wolves by a final of 41-16 at the friendly confines of Greyhound Friday night. For a full recap of the Hounds’ big win, check Wednesday’s edition of the Jennings Daily News.

LA beats Elton 42-13

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This past Friday, the Lake Arthur (LA) Tigers and Elton Indians faced off in the long dormant Jeff Davis Parish rivalry, the Battle for Highway 26. What was supposed to be resumed last year had to wait until this year, as last year’s Week 1 matchup was cancelled due to Hurricane Harvey. The Lake Arthur Tigers came out on top, smashing the Elton Indians 42-13.

Backup quarterbacks sloppy as Texans beat Cowboys 14-6

HOUSTON (AP) — Trying to make a strong impression for a chance of playing in the NFL, Houston Texans rookie running back Terry Swanson said he saw an opening and

NFL 2018: Saints, Falcons, Panthers headline tough NFC South

Recent history would indicate that the NFC South is among the NFL’s strongest divisions.

Three of its four teams — New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina — made the playoffs last season. The Falcons are only two seasons removed from an overtime loss in the Super Bowl.

Yet, in today’s NFL, fortunes have been known to vacillate widely from one year to the next.

“Obviously, there is parity in our league,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “What I mean by that is, teams very quickly can improve themselves in the division. You see that each year.”

White’s 9th inning shot powers Astros over A’s 5-4

HOUSTON (AP) — After the Houston Astros wrapped up their season series with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, manager A.J. Hinch likened the last three games to a heavyweight title fight.

His Astros won two of three to take the belt for now, but he knows that they’ll have to play well down the stretch to fend off the Athletics for the AL West title.

HALL OF FAME

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LAKE CHARLES – The Baggett twins, Ashlyn and Caitlyn, transformed McNeese Cowgirls basketball into a power in the Southland Conference and the region during their playing days from 2009-13.