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Friday's Scores
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fri,12/15/23-8:27PM , 227 Reads
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Ascension Christian School 36, Central Private 35

Barbe 67, Midland 54

Breaux Bridge 52, St. Martinville 49

Brother Martin 55, Bonnabel 53

Choudrant 68, Saline 66

Covenant Christian Academy 55, St. John 27

Delhi 68, Bolton 55

Franklin 49, Thibodaux 35
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California running back Jaydn Ott (1) runs the ball as UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) chases during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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Texas Tech, Cal showcase elite running backs in Independence Bowl
By ROY LANG - Associated Press
Fri,12/15/23-12:06PM , 212 Reads
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — If not for California running back Jaydn Ott and Texas Tech ball carrier Tahj Brooks, the Golden Bears and Red Raiders might have missed the bowl season.

Instead, they'll meet in an Independence Bowl matchup on Saturday night that will showcase two of the better rushers in the nation.
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California running back Jaydn Ott (1) runs the ball as UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (15) chases during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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Cal, Texas Tech, look to parlay late-season runs into Independence Bowl triumph
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fri,12/15/23-11:14AM , 52 Reads
Independence Bowl: California (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (6-6), Dec. 16, 9:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Line: Texas Tech by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Texas Tech leads 1-0.

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Louisiana-Lafayette tight end Neal Johnson (9) clebrates his touchdown with Robert Williams (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Troy, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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New Orleans Bowl regular Louisiana-Lafayette meets FBS newcomer Jacksonville State
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Fri,12/15/23-10:30AM , 123 Reads
New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette (6-6) vs. Jacksonville State (8-4), Dec. 16, 2:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Line: Jacksonville State by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Jacksonville State leads 1-0.

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