High School Sports

Bobcats defeat Gators

The Eunice Bobcats scored five runs in the first inning on their way to a 14-4 victory over the Beau Chene Gators in baseball action Thursday at the LSU-Eunice Tournament.

St. Ed’s Marcantel is on Class 1-A All-State team

Cedar Creek’s Katelin Cooper suited up for one of the state’s premier high school softball programs, while Landon Leblanc helped return St. John baseball to its past glory.For their efforts, the duo received the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s top individual honors in Class 1A.

Mahfouz inducted into Eunice High Sports Hall of Fame

A man who never won a state championship was the first high school coach inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Mahfouz has now been inducted into the Eunice High Sports Hall of Fame. Mahfouz joins Dana Jenkins in receiving the honor.

Bobcats’ Youngblood, Brasseaux earn Class 3A All-State first team honors

One player who delivered strikes and another whose specialty was catching them lead the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A All-State baseball and softball teams.

All-Parish teams released

Players from both Eunice High School and St. Edmund earned positions on the 2018 All-Parish baseball team as voted on by the St. Landry Parish head coaches.

Millers cruise past Rayne in season opener

The Crowley Millers kicked off the 2018 American Legion season with a bang Wednesday, using a pair of big innings to cruise past the Rayne Wolves, 10-3, in a non-district contest at Legion Field.

Iota’s Gatte inks with Southwest Mississippi

Madeline Gatte has done just about everything on the hardwood during her four-year prep career at Iota High School. From earning All-District, All-Parish and All-State honors to competing in the All-Star game two months ago, Gatte has racked up nearly every accolade there is.

5-3A All-District list released

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats set a school record with 29 wins and advanced to the Class 3-A state quarterfinals. The Bobcats were rewarded for its success with nine players earning All-District 5-3A honors.

4-1A All-District baseball list released

St. Edmund won its district baseball championship and the Blue Jays placed 10 players on the post season All-District 4-1A list. St. Edmund sophomore Peyton Marcantel (.615 batting average, 7 steals) was the district MVP and first team catcher.

Youngblood heads to All-Star games

PINEVILLE – The Eunice High Bobcat baseball team will be well repesented here Friday and Saturday in the LBCA High School All-Star Baseball Game, with Eunice High head coach Scott Phillips serving as an assistant coach and senior Joshua Youngblood participating as a catcher for the West Squad.