Sports

Beard, Gumbs, 4x100 relay team punch ticket to nationals

You might as well call Eugene, Oregon, ‘Natchitoches West.’Zachaeus Beard and Diamante Gumbs, as well as the 4x100 relay team, all earned trips to nationals in Oregon, highlighting a strong day from the men’s Northwestern State track and field team Friday on the campus of the University of Kentucky.

NSU rakes in record dollars from Giving Day

NSU fans and supporters donated a record total of $345,817 to Demon athletics during the May 15 event, more than tripling the initial goal.“We had an initial goal of $100,000, and our supporters blew that out of the water,” Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian said.

Summer youth baseball camp dates changed

The two Chris Bertrand Baseball Youth Camps have been rolled into one. There remain spots open for the one camp, which will take place June 10-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Parc Natchitoches, located at 4515 University Parkway. The June 3-5 camp has been canceled.

Group recognizes high school athletes and scholars

“Your parents/family members, coaches other school officials and the residents of Natchitoches Parish-are proud of you and your varied accomplishments on and off of the athletic fields and courts and certainly in the classrooms.

Award named for professional athlete from Louisiana

Kansas City Chiefs. He now will play for the Tennessee Titans.According to the Titans website, Sneed, 27, has started 57 regular season games over the past four seasons and he’s recorded 10 interceptions, 6.5 sacks, and 40 passes defensed.

Seniors shine as Demons sweep SFA in regular season finale

The Northwestern State baseball team held its Senior Day ceremonies a week ago during its final Southland Conference series.In its regular-season finale Saturday afternoon, the Demons seniors seemingly all had special days as Northwestern State capped a two-game sweep of Stephen F.