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Deanna Habetz, seated, was presented an official Ragin’ Cajun jersey and named “honorary coach” of the UL Lafayette team after her daughter, Alyson Habetz, right, was announced as the newest head coach. Making the presentations was Dr. Bryan Maggard, UL’s director of athletics. (Photo by Glenn Quebedeaux/Crowley Post-Signal)

Deanna Habetz, seated, was presented an official Ragin’ Cajun jersey and named “honorary coach” of the UL Lafayette team after her daughter, Alyson Habetz, right, was announced as the newest head coach. Making the presentations was Dr. Bryan Maggard, UL’s director of athletics. (Photo by Glenn Quebedeaux/Crowley Post-Signal)

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Alyson Habetz introduced as Ragin’ Cajun’s softball coach

Glenn Quebedeaux / Crowley Post-Signal
Friday, July 5, 2024
Crowley favorite sons — Nelson Stokley and Tony Robichaux — both were greeted by large, enthusiastic crowds when they were formally named head coaches of their respective major sports at the University of Louisiana: Stokley in football and Robichaux in baseball.
Blake Lobell

Blake Lobell

LSUE’s Lobell named national pitcher of the year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
LSU Eunice sophomore Blake Lobell has been named the 2024 NJCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Year, the National Junior College Athletic Association announced on Monday. Lobell was given the same honor by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).
LSUE’s Blake Lobell

LSUE’s Blake Lobell

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Bengal duo to represent Team USA

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
LSU Eunice’s Blake Lobell and Liam Watt will dawn the Stars and Stripes for Team USA at this year’s Haarlem Baseball Week held July 12-19, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced.
McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

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McNeese rodeo team is going to the College National Finals Rodeo

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region for the third year in a row.
Photo by Dwight Jodon

Photo by Dwight Jodon

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Bengals win eighth national title

Tom Dodge
Sunday, June 2, 2024
ENID, Oklahoma – A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.
A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.  The Bengals (56-8) eight National Championships are the most in NJCAA Division II history, and the second most in NJCAA history.  (LSUE photo)

A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.  The Bengals (56-8) eight National Championships are the most in NJCAA Division II history, and the second most in NJCAA history.  (LSUE photo)

LSUE wins 8th national championship

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, June 2, 2024
A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.
LSUE Bengals celebrate will. (LSUE Photo)

LSUE Bengals celebrate will. (LSUE Photo)

Bengals secure title game berth

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, June 1, 2024
In the history of LSU Eunice Baseball, there have been constant examples of “Bengal Magic” from the “Cardiac Cats”, conjuring late game theatrics in high stakes games during the Bengals’ storied NJCAA history.   Enter another chapter into the book.
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. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

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. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

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LSUE women’s basketball team burger fundraiser

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 1, 2024
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.

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Richard places 1st in saddle bronc riding for McNeese

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 23, 2024
The McNeese State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams both placed second in the first rodeo of the spring semester at the Texas A&M University – Commerce rodeo competition Feb. 2-3.