High School Sports

Jamborees kick off season

Thursday night, the lights will turn on and the fans will fill stadiums all around the area ina a preview of the high school footbal season. The threat of stormy weather has forced the change for the fifth-annual Joe Nagata Memorial jamboree.

Nagata jamboree to honor Fuselier

The Joe Nagata Memorial football jamboree was spearheaded by Tony Fuselier who served as jamboree chairman with its first games played in August 2013. Fuselier died at age 64 on April 14, 2017 and the jamboree board will honor his memory Friday night at Eunice High School.

Kaplan runs past Bobcats

The Kaplan High Pirates used an impressive rushing attack against the Eunice High Bobcats in a football scrimmage played Thursday at Bobcat Stadium.

Bearcats ready to rebound

BASILE – No one in Bearcat country was happy with Basile’s 3-8 finish last football season. The Bearcats had three straight quarterfinal appearances were 31-5 from 2013 to 2015. Basile head coach Kevin Bertrand is entering his fourth season with the Bearcats and is confident his team will win again.

Parish coaches join to talk football

OPELOUSAS – The annual gathering of St. Landry Parish coaches means that football season is right around the corner. The South Park Teen Center was filled Tuesday night with coaches and local supporters to speak about their chances for a successful football season and to promote the 21st annual St.

EHS alumni tourney unites Bobcat family

After 10 years of competing and enjoying the reunion, the Eunice High Alumni Association annual softball tournament will try a different approach this season. “This is the 11th annual tournament,” chairman Tara Leblanc said.

Bears prepare for quick start, strong finish

Church Point began the 2016 football season with five straight losses. The Bears recovered to win three of their five disdistrict games and earned a rematch with rival Jennings in the playoffs. Church Point head coach John Craig Arceneaux is hoping for a better beginning to the 2017 season.

Iota Bulldogs ready for winning season

IOTA – The Iota footbal team has survived 0-10, 1-9 and 2-8 seasons the last three years. Third year head coach Josh Andrus is counting on the return of 13 starters to help his Bulldogs improve in 2017. “Last year I felt we were ready heading into the season,” the coach said.

Heat a major issue for teams

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Helping athletes battle heat-related issues can be a matter of life or death. It is an issue that Eunice High certified athletic trainer Kyle Vincent and others take very seriously. “We preach hydration as a preventative,” he said.

2017 prep football schedules released

Every team has high hopes heading into the football season with the plan to win their respective districts and make a deep run in the playoffs. Eunice (6-5, 4-1) finished second in District 5-3A behind Northwest last season. The Bobcats open the season at home Sept.