With a win on Sunday over Tampa Bay, the Saints can clinch an NFC South Title. It would be the first time in franchise history that the Saints won back-to-back division crowns. New Orleans will bring a 10-2 record to Tampa Bay, while the Bucs are 5-7. There’s also a 100-percent chance for rain on Sunday in Tampa Bay. Also Michael Thomas was a full participant at practice today, after missing yesterday’s practice.
The Pelicans up and down season continued last night as New Orleans beat the Mavericks 132-106. The Pels shot 55-percent from the field and hit a season high 17 3- pointers. New Orleans also had 29 fast break points, which pleased head coach Alvin Gentry. Julius Randle had 27 points and a season-high 18 rebounds. New Orleans hosts Memphis on Friday.
According to Rivals.com, LSU’s 2019 recruiting class is the third best in the country, behind Alabama, who is number one and the Aggies are number two. LSU has 3 five-star prospects.
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The Kentwood Kangaroos won their ninth state championship in school history with a 40-21 win over Oak Grove. The Tigers started the game right, as Otis Moore returned an interception for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. Moore also had a rushing touchdown, but the Kangaroos were too much. Kentwood quarterback TJ Hookfin caught a touchdown pass, rushed for another touchdown and threw for two more scores.
Right now at the Dome, it’s the Division Four title game as Ascension Catholic is taking on Lafayette Christian.
Tonight, it’s the Division Three title game as Notre Dame faces Catholic High of New Iberia. The Panthers are defending champs, beating Pioneers 33-16 in last year’s the title game. But earlier this year Notre Dame beat Catholic 49-0.
Three more championship games are on tap tomorrow as. in Class Two-A, Amite takes on defending champion Welsh at noon. At 3:30, it’s the Division Three title game as University High faces St. Thomas More. And then its the Three-A title game as Eunce and Sterlington square off at 7 PM.