Haynesville and Many won state championships in football last night. In the One-A title game, Haynesville won its 17th state title in football by shutting out Mangham 16-0. KeAndre Harris had an 86-yard touchdown run. Many won its first state title by beating Kinder 22-15. Kentrell Maxie’s five-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the difference.

Today’s action at the Dome gets underway at noon as Livonia faces Amite in the Three-A title game. Neville will take on Warren Easton in the four-a championship and it’s Destrehan versus Acadiana for the Five-A Championship. Destrehan lost to Acadiana in the semifinals last year. Wildcats Coach Stephen Robichaux says his team knows what they are up against…
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Destrehan is trying for its third state title in eight years, while Acadiana looks to go back-to-back for the first time in school history.

The Saints continue preparations for the Chicago Bears, who they’ll face on Monday night. New Orleans defense has allowed at least 27 points in its last five games. But they go up against a Chicago offense that’s yet to score 30 points in a game this season. The weather forecast in Chicago on Monday calls for a 50-percent chance of rain and temperatures in the 40s.

SEC football news…Will Muschamp is back at Auburn as that school’s defensive coordinator. And Ole Miss has finalized a new contract with head coach Hugh Freeze, who will make four-point-three million dollars next season.

In the NBA…Tykeke Evans had a season-high 31 points and 10 assists as the Pelicans beat Lebron James and the Cavaliers 119 to 114. Anthony Davis left in the first quarter with a chest contusion and did not return. Ryan Anderson added 31 points, while Lebron had 41.

In college hoops…LSU hosts Sam Houston State, while U-L Lafayette faces Centenary in the Cajundome.