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Blue Jays prepare for season ahead of Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree

Eunice Legals
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The St. Edmund football program began preparations for the upcoming season with an evening devoted to faith, fellowship and family before the Blue Jays take the field in the Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree later this month.
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Local football coaches warned of high temps on the field

Eunice Legals
Thursday, August 6, 2026
By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News correspondent The extremely hot practice days preceding the start of the 2026 high school regular football season should be approached with cautionary protocols and monitoring, a licensed athletic trainer told St. Landry Parish public school coaches last week.
2026 Eunice Highschool Volleyball Roster

2026 Eunice Highschool Volleyball Roster

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Set for Success!

Eunice Legals
Thursday, July 30, 2026
By Rhett Manuel - Sports Editor A year ago, Tre Brown entered his first season leading the Eunice High volleyball program with a group that brought plenty of effort to the court but was still learning how to win together. The Bobcats took some lumps along the way.
Eunice High School Bobcats give their all during the spring game win over Port Barre Red Devils. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

Eunice High School Bobcats give their all during the spring game win over Port Barre Red Devils. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

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Bobcats give strong effort in spring game blowout

Myra Miller
Friday, May 15, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Spring football is never about the final score of the finale contest, though the Eunice Bobcats’ 40-0 spring game win over the Port Barre Red Devils in a shortened contest certainly is impressive.
St Edmund’s Seyda Deshotel with a dig in the match with Opelousas. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St Edmund’s Seyda Deshotel with a dig in the match with Opelousas. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Lady Cats, Jays find form as district play nears in volleyball

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 26, 2025
We knew it would be a matter of time. For the past couple seasons, both the St. Edmund and Eunice High School volleyball teams have had good amounts of success in the regular season.
Ava Smith is shown serving as St. Edmund won all three sets against David Thibodeaux 25-5,25-18, and 25-20. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Ava Smith is shown serving as St. Edmund won all three sets against David Thibodeaux 25-5,25-18, and 25-20. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Lady Jays off to solid start; Lady Cats struggling

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
It’s a tale of two seasons for the Eunice High and St. Edmund volleyball teams. The Lady Jays are off to a solid start in their 2025 season, currently sitting at 7-3 overall.
Eunice High School Bobcat’s quarterback Montana Brown makes yardage against the Jennings High Bull dogs Friday evening. The Bobcats lost 22-16 against the Bull dogs. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High School Bobcat’s quarterback Montana Brown makes yardage against the Jennings High Bull dogs Friday evening. The Bobcats lost 22-16 against the Bull dogs. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Eunice bad luck, slow start cost Bobcats in 22-16 loss

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Eunice Bobcats took a hard-luck loss against the rival Jennings Bulldogs last Friday, with a fluke fumble turning into a return for a touchdown for Jennings with under two minutes remaining and allowing them to escape with a 22-16 win.
Blue Jay’s safety/kicker Lannie Reed intercepts the ball at the Catholic Bowl in Muenster, Texas. The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 55-6 against Sacred Heart. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Blue Jay’s safety/kicker Lannie Reed intercepts the ball at the Catholic Bowl in Muenster, Texas. The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 55-6 against Sacred Heart. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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St. Ed’s Jays dominate in Catholic Bowl 55-6

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
In their third appearance in the Catholic Bowl, the St. Edmund Blue Jays turned in another statement win, rolling over Sacred Heart (Muenster, Tex) 55-6 to remain unbeaten all-time in the event. The Blue Jay offense was efficient, explosive and, frankly, not on the field very long. St.
St. Edmund’s Reagan Gradney spikes the ball over the net in a match with DeQuincy. St. Edmund won all three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-10. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund’s Reagan Gradney spikes the ball over the net in a match with DeQuincy. St. Edmund won all three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-10. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Gradney spikes the ball

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
St. Edmund’s Reagan Gradney spikes the ball over the net in a match with DeQuincy. St. Edmund won all three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-10. (Photo by Amy Myers)
Junior Cayli Lemelle sets and serves the ball. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Junior Cayli Lemelle sets and serves the ball. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Cats drop opener to OC

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The Eunice High Lady Cats volleyball team lost a lot after last season. Losing their two best players to graduation and a head coach who was wildly successful isn’t easy.