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Wednesday's Scores
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,12/14/22-8:36PM , 83 Reads
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Calvary Baptist Academy 66, Parkway 53

Carencro 65, Lacassine 62

Carroll 64, Southwood 59

Crowley 74, Midland 69

Delhi 76, River Oaks 36

Green Oaks 51, Haughton 39

Loyola Prep 44, Homer 42

North Caddo 62, Ringgold 58

North Webster 61, Haynesville 29
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than retaining hope in the weak NFC South race as rookie quarterback Ridder makes his debut as the starter on Sunday, Dec. 18, at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

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Falcons' Ridder has 4-game audition at QB with Mariota on IR
By CHARLES ODUM - AP Sports Writer
Wed,12/14/22-4:24PM , 179 Reads
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will have more on the line than retaining hope in the weak NFC South race as rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder makes his debut as the starter on Sunday at New Orleans.
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Williamson and the Pelicans visit conference foe Utah
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,12/14/22-1:01AM , 463 Reads
New Orleans Pelicans (18-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (16-14, eighth in the Western Conference)

Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans visit Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz in Western Conference play Thursday.
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Florida A&M beats DII-member Edward Waters
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Wed,12/14/22-12:09AM , 761 Reads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Tilmon scored 14 points and Jaylen Bates scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds and Florida A&M beat Division II-level Edward Waters 58-47 on Saturday.

The Rattlers overcame a 22-18 deficit at halftime with a 40-point second half. Tavares Oliver Jr. scored 17 points for Edward Waters.
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