Pacer moundsmen off to slow season start
The Switzerland County High School boys varsity baseball team is off to a slow start, but there are high hopes that the Pacer bats will heat up as the weather does.
Jac-Cen-Del
Last Friday, April 9th, the Pacer hosted Jac-Cen-Del, and fell by a final score of 12-2.
Switzerland County got on the board first, scoring in the bottom of the first inning; but the Eagles responded with four runs in the top of the third and then added five more in the top of the fourth.
The Pacers then tacked on a run in the bottom of the sixth, but Jac-Cen-Del wrapped up the game with three more runs in the top of the seventh to provide the 10-run final margin.
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The Switzerland County Pacers celebrated Winter Homecoming on Friday night with a home game against Shawe Memorial and although the attendance was limited, the Pacer offense certainly wasn’t.
Placing three players in double figures and seven different Switzerland County team members scoring in the game, the Pacers jumped out to an early lead and then never looked back in earning a big, 55-21 victory over the Hilltoppers.
The first quarter saw Switzerland County get off to an 11-3 advantage, thanks to the early hot shooting of Ben Hicks and Jacob Williams, each of whom had two field goals for four points.
Live Music in Southwest Louisiana This Weekend, February 12-14
It s Friday, and that means it s time for another installment of what the heck is going on in Southwest Louisiana, and what are we going to do? Luckily, we try and keep that up for you with a list of live music and great eats in the area where you can combine both of them for an enjoyable night out of the house.
Crawfish season is in full swing, and there are plenty of great places to get some while still enjoying some live music from our great local talent. Also, remember this should be the start of Mardi Gras weekend, so here is a little way to get out there and celebrate the holiday.
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It’s been a tough year for coach Travis Wrightsman’s Switzerland County Pacer varsity basketball team, and the squad’s string of tough luck continued last Saturday afternoon in a tough loss to Rising Sun.
Holding a lead for three quarters, the Pacers went into the final period with a 10-point lead, 36-26 but couldn’t hold it, and fell by a final score of 48-44.
The Pacers came out hot, with Nate Geyman opening the scoring with a three-pointer and Mason Covington followed that with an inside bucket for the 5-0 early lead.
Chris Bowne got Rising Sun on the board with a three-pointer, but the Pacers responded with two freethrows and a three-pointer by Ben Hicks to stretch the lead to seven.
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The Switzerland County Pacer boys varsity basketball team took to the court last Thursday, February 4th, with a home game against Clarksville. The game was designated as Senior Night, and prior to the beginning of the contest, seniors Zach Stout, Nate Geyman, and Mason Covington were honored.
The game itself got out of control early, as Clarksville opened up an 18-5 lead after the first period, but Switzerland County battled the entire way.
In that first quarter, Switzerland County got baskets from Stout and Ben Hicks, and Bryce Wrightsman also added a freethrow.
The Generals got early scoring from Jaren Starks and Dakota Capps, each of whom posted seven points in the opening stanza.