Sports

Big snapper

Colt Smith, 9, of Eunice, caught a 50 lb. snapping turtle on March 10 in the Jeff Davis Parish Swamp. Colt has been running catfish nets with his father, Sam Smith, a commercial fisherman, and this year began running a few nets of his own.

Bobcats down Bears in thriller

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
LAFAYETTE – It was a thriller as Eunice faced Carencro Monday at Louisiana’s M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park.

St. Edmund wins on Blue Jay Legends Night

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
St. Edmund baseball legends Scott Richard, Carlton Loewer and Kevin Ardoin were honored Tuesday in a pre-game ceremony.
A banner celebrating the Jays’ six state titles was also unveiled.

Lady Cats open district with win

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
CROWLEY – The Lady Bobcats began the defense of their district title as Eunice downed Rayne 9-8.

Bobcats, Blue Jays hold tournament

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
The annual John R. Young/Frey Holding Company baseball tournament will be held this week at both Bobcat Field and Blue Jay Field.

Four Lady Cats named All-District

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
Four Eunice Lady Bobcats earned All-District 3-4A basketball honors.
Jana’lyn McQuirter and Cayli Lemelle were named to the All-District team.

LSUE women’s basketball team burger fundraiser

There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21.