Giants lose tough game at Caldwell last Tuesday

Sports

February 1, 2022

The Jena Giants only played one game this past week due to COVID regulations as they played the Caldwell Spartans on the road last Tuesday night, January 25. The Giants were scheduled to play Marksville on Friday night but the game was postponed due to the Giants not having enough players available to play due to illness.

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