High School Sports

Devontre Williams carried for 69 yards against Washington-Marion and a touchdown. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Devontre Williams carried for 69 yards against Washington-Marion and a touchdown. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bobcats score big in season finale

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Talk about ending the season on a high note. The Eunice Bobcats had everything still in front of them heading into Friday night’s matchup with Washington-Marion in its regular season finale.

St. Ed’s, Basile make playoffs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
After some controversy and potential holdups, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its football playoffs pairings on Sunday afternoon. Locally, two of the four teams in the Eunice News’ coverage area – St.
In a familiar sight, St. Edmund running back Henry Summerlin carries the ball for yardage this time against Westminster Christian on Thursday. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

In a familiar sight, St. Edmund running back Henry Summerlin carries the ball for yardage this time against Westminster Christian on Thursday. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Blue Jays defeat Westminster 42-27, await playoff berth

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
Their job is done. Now, the St. Ed’s Blue Jays await their playoff fate following a 42-27 victory over Westminster Christian on Thursday night. St. Ed’s, which closed the regular season with a 9-1 record, has been a shoo-in for the postseason for weeks now.
St. Edmund’s Caroline Lavergne, left, leaps for a play as Jillian Devillier keeps an eye on the ball. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund’s Caroline Lavergne, left, leaps for a play as Jillian Devillier keeps an eye on the ball. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Lady Jays sweep Highland Baptist

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
The No. 13-seeded St. Ed’s Lady Jays were confident heading into Wednesday night’s Division V opening round playoff game against No. 20 Highland Baptist. They had every right to be.
Eunice High volleyballers Madelyn Smith an Brooklyn Darbonne stretch to block a ball.

Eunice High volleyballers Madelyn Smith an Brooklyn Darbonne stretch to block a ball.

Lady Cats advance

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
There may have been some reason for pause as the No. 13-seeded Eunice High Lady Cats entered the Division III playoffs against No. 20 Cabrini on Wednesday. After a long winning streak, the Lady Cats didn’t win in the last week of the regular season.
Lady Jay Ava Smith in action. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Lady Jay Ava Smith in action. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Lady Cats, Jays earn home game playoffs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The regular season has wrapped and the road to the Cajundome has begun for high school volleyball teams in Louisiana. For both the Eunice High School Lady Cats and St.
Bobcat runner Thaddeus Godfrey carries against Leesville. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bobcat runner Thaddeus Godfrey carries against Leesville. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bobcats look for a playoff berth

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
It doesn’t make sense. It perhaps shouldn’t have happened this way. Yet, as we enter Week 10 of the high school football season the Eunice Bobcats are sitting in familiar territory.
Blue Jay defenders focus on a Bolton runner in a 61-0 win. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Blue Jay defenders focus on a Bolton runner in a 61-0 win. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Blue Jays set records, face tough Crusader contest

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The St. Ed’s Blue Jay offense has set all sort of records in 2024. Last Friday night in a 61-0 win over Bolton Academy, it was the single-season record for team points scored with 448 in the nine games it’s played so far. The previous record holding team needed an extra three games to score 443.
St. Edmund High School held a Senior Night for its volleyball team on Oct. 30. From left, Millie Miller, Jillian Devillier, Emma Myers, Londyn Berzas and Lauren Bearb were recognized. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund High School held a Senior Night for its volleyball team on Oct. 30. From left, Millie Miller, Jillian Devillier, Emma Myers, Londyn Berzas and Lauren Bearb were recognized. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Senior Night for Lady Jays

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
St. Edmund High School held a Senior Night for its volleyball team on Oct. 30. From left, Millie Miller, Jillian Devillier, Emma Myers, Londyn Berzas and Lauren Bearb were recognized. (Photo by Amy Myers)