Sports

Wilson’s career-high not enough in overtime loss

Thank goodness Northwestern State doesn’t play again until Sunday.We’ll need the break after this marathon game, as the Northwestern State men’s basketball team lost an 83-80 heartbreaker in triple overtime Wednesday at Texas A&MCommerce to conclude the regular season.

Demons set for regular-season finale

The Southland Conference men’s basketball schedule makers saved what could be the most emotional road game of Northwestern State’s season for last.When the Demons face the Lions at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, it will mark just the fourth meeting between the teams since January of 1987.

Gators chomp their way to championship play

No. 1 seeded Lakeview Gators are on their way to play No. 6 seeded Franklin for the Boys’ State Championship in the Division IV non-select bracket. Tip-off is Friday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

ROTC challenge

SydneyAnne Bryant and Brayden Sanders from Natchitoches Central High School were among over 70 JROTC students from nine area high schools who participated in the ROTC Demon Challenge at Northwestern State University Friday, March 1.

Angola Prison Rodeo set for April 20-21

The spring Angola Prison Rodeo is back Saturday and Sunday April 20-21, offering the best in prison rodeo excitement! Warden Tim Hooper invites the public to view the wildest rodeo show in the south.

Demons ready for rematch with Cajuns

The Northwestern State baseball team gets a second chance against an in-state rival.The Demons were set to host UL Lafayette at 6 p.m. Wednesday to cap a stretch of six straight games against Sun Belt Conference opponents.Northwestern State (4-8) has won two of its first five games in that string.

2nd place

LA Lightning coached by BOMFS’ Donovan Ohnoutka won 2nd Place in the USSSA Battle of the Belts 10U Tournament at Parc Natchitoches last weekend.

Tigers move forward in LHSAA play-offs

St. Mary’s Tigers hosted Opelousas Catholic in regional action or second round of playoffs. The district 6-1A Vikings entered the contest coming off a 62-54 victory over Ascension Catholic to advance to play the #4 seeded St. Mary’s Tigers.