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Deas, Byrd spark Bethune-Cookman in 36-19 win over Grambling
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sat,09/24/22-5:33PM , 353 Reads
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Darnell Deas scored two touchdowns, Que’shaun Byrd had 162 yards rushing, and Bethune-Cookman defeated Grambling 36-19 in SWAC opener on Saturday.
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Friday's Scores
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Fri,09/23/22-8:46PM , 271 Reads
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Abbeville 41, Beau Chene 2

Airline 75, Benton 59

Albany 58, Fisher 0

Alexandria 28, East Ascension 21

Amite 26, Country Day 24

Arcadia 34, Bolton 21

Avoyelles 70, Bunkie 16

Barbe 42, Pineville 0

Basile 35, Elton 21

Baton Rouge Catholic 49, St. Thomas More 28
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Thursday's Scores
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Thu,09/22/22-9:16PM , 319 Reads
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Acadiana 55, Lafayette 6

C.E. Byrd 25, Captain Shreve 20

Capitol 14, Willow School 12

Central Catholic 48, Covenant Christian Academy 12

Denham Springs 28, Franklinton 20

Dunham 20, Ascension Catholic 19

Grand Lake 26, Oakdale 20, OT

Hanson Memorial 35, Highland Baptist 0
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston leaves the field after their loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Panthers look to continue to fluster Winston, get first win
By STEVE REED - AP Sports Writer
Thu,09/22/22-1:25PM , 123 Reads
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are looking for their first takeaway — along with their first win — and history suggests New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could help them solve both problems on Sunday.

Winston has struggled mightily throughout his career versus the Panthers.
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