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Auburn looks to contend in SEC West

This is the 12th team in the SEC football previews: The Auburn Tigers are favored in 10 of its 12 games this season. But if they really win 10 games, Auburn still has to beat Alabama to capture the SEC West.

Evangeline Downs Results For Saturday 08/5/17

Evangeline Downs Results For Saturday 08/5/17 POST TIME: 05:25 PM RACE 1 $9,000 - 3, 4, 5 & 6 yo's, 1M, MCL $7,500 4 Dollar Dancer (Thornton, T.) $10.20 $6.60 $2.20 7 One K Queen (Bonilla, C.) $17.80 $4.80 5 Impazible Pat (Batista, A.) $2.10 Exacta (4-7), $77.20; Superfecta (4-7-5-6), $31.

Heat a major issue for teams

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Helping athletes battle heat-related issues can be a matter of life or death. It is an issue that Eunice High certified athletic trainer Kyle Vincent and others take very seriously. “We preach hydration as a preventative,” he said.

Hogs look to improve in 2017

This is the 11th team in the SEC football preview series: Arkansas fans are hopeful this year ends like last year started. The Razorback began the season with a 4-1 record burt finished losing three of the last four games. But the biggest obstacle to a fast start this year is the Hogs’ schedule.

Evangeline Downs Results For Thursday 08/3/17

Evangeline Downs Results For Thursday 08/3/17 POST TIME: 05:25 PM RACE 1 $13,500 - 3 yo's & up, 7F, CLM $10,000-$8,000 3 Gentlemens Half (Rodriguez, F.) $3.80 $2.80 $2.40 4 Drewsizzle (Morales, R.) $6.20 $4.00 6 Run With Class (Smith, K.) $2.40 Exacta (3-4), $8.70; Superfecta (3-4-6-1), $9.

Sumlin on hot seat in Aggieland

This is the ninth team in the SEC football preview series: We all know is it hot in Texas in the summer. There is no place warmer than Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin’s office chair.

SHE’SCREATIVE TRIUMPHANT IN THE FILLIES DIVISION

OPELOUSAS – Virginia Lazenby Racing Stable’s Ready Prospector was able to survive an early speed duel and then withstand a furious charge from the favored I Want a Picture to prevail in the $75,000 D.S. “Shine” Young Futurity for Colts & Geldings on Saturday night at Evangeline Downs.

Evangeline Downs Results For Thursday 07/27/17

Evangeline Downs Results For Thursday 07/27/17 POST TIME: 05:25 PM RACE 1 $10,500 - 2 yo, 4 1/2F, MCL $10,000 4 Freak Nasty Flyer (Morales, R.) $8.60 $3.80 $2.40 1 Charlie's Image (Cortez, A.) $4.20 $2.60 6 Cash Broker (Thornton, T.) $2.60 Exacta (4-1), $16.50; Superfecta (4-1-6-7), $25.

Bulldogs not ready for SEC West battle

This is the ninth team in the SEC football preview series: Mississippi State fans should be thankful for the Ole Miss struggles as it will keep the Bulldogs out of the SEC West cellar. MSU should win its first two games against Charleston Southern (96.

2017 prep football schedules released

Every team has high hopes heading into the football season with the plan to win their respective districts and make a deep run in the playoffs. Eunice (6-5, 4-1) finished second in District 5-3A behind Northwest last season. The Bobcats open the season at home Sept.