High School Sports

Nagata jamboree adds third game

The sixth annual Joe Nagata Memorial jamboree will have a new twist this season with the addition of the third game to the format. The Nagata jamboree will be held Aug. 24 at St. Edmund’s Blue Jay Field. The Iota Bulldogs will take on the Southside Sharks at 6 p.m. in the opening game.

Fontenot added to EHS Hall of Fame

Raymond Fontenot played football under the guidance of Coach Faize Mahfouz during the Bobcat seasons of 1951-1953. Fontenot, a center, was named Honorable Mention All-State in 1953.

Prep football schedules examined

During the summer workouts, each football team has a goal to win their respective districts and make a deep run in the playoffs. St.

2018 top athletes named

Their high school careers will be remembered for their accomplishments as stellar athletes and quality individuals. The Eunice News Athletes of the Year are Eunice High’s Robbi Palmer and Jaden Brasseaux along with St. Edmund’s Abby Miller and Murphy Richard.

Matt joins EHS Sports Hall of Fame

Leonard Matt may be one of the most diverse athletes in the history of Eunice High sports. From 1956 through 1958, Charles Leonard Matt was a key performer for the Eunice High Bobcats in football, basketball, and track.

Crowley 8U All-Stars recently win 2018 Coast Region championship

PHOTO SUBMITTED The Crowley 8U All-Stars recently won their 2018 Coast Region championship in Youngsville.

Destrehan rallies in seventh to upend Millers in state tourney

After a 13-3 loss to Retif Oil in their American Legion State Tournament opener Friday, the Crowley Millers looked as if they had finally caught the break they need in their elimination game Saturday afternoon at Kirsch Rooney Stadium.

NCS lands 4 on LSCA All-State softball squad

2018 Louisiana Softball Coaches Association Class C All State Selections Name School CL Pos Bailey Ishee Claiborne Christian Jr. P Madison Dupree Calvin So. P Rory Thibodeaux Northside Christian 8 P Madison Pippen Plainview Jr. P Rayleigh Bennett Claiborne Christian Jr.

Marvin wins Gold at National Junior Olympics

Gabrielle "Gabby" Marvin, 17 year old of Mermentau, has had a breakout year. In her first year of boxing, Gabby had proven to be a true competitor, who gives her all in every match-up. Gabby's first few matches showed her determination to succeed in boxing.

Another title

SLIDELL -- The Ville Platte Girl’s Recreational Association 8U All-Stars are at it again. The young ladies with the tough as nails, never say die attitude took home another championship title last weekend, as they battled their way to the USSSA Recreational All-Stars State Tournament title.