High School Sports

Granger’s legacy will live on

Ross Granger never threw a pitch for LSU Eunice, but he will forever be a Bengal. “It is our responsibility to make sure his legacy lives on,” LSUE head coach Jeff Willis said. “We put his initals on the jersey and will dedicate his jersey No.

District 5-3A team released

The Eunice Bobcats finished fifth in district and placed two players on the All District 5-3A team. Brandon Ndubueze earned first team honors, while Georrein Dupre was named to the All-Defensive team.

Lady Bobcats repeat as parish champions

There is another trophy to proudly display in the hallway case as the Eunice Lady Bobcats won their fifth straight St. Landry Parish track title Wednesday. “We have repeated five consecutive years and the girls want to keep it over here,” Lady Bobcat head track coach Andre Vige said.

Dreams do come true

At 4:10 p.m. Monday afternoon in Cincinnati, Ohio, the dream will come true for Stuart Turner as he will join his Reds teammates on opening day against the Philadelphia Philles. But that historic event for the former Eunice High and LSU Eunice standout is no surprise to his former coaches.

District 5-1A team selected

After a sixth-place finish in district, the St. Edmund Blue Jays had three players selected to the 2017 All-District 5-1A team. St. Edmund senior Austin Gradney was named to the All-Defensive team, while Alex Dupre and Carter Andrus were placed on the Honorable Mention list.

Church Point clips Eunice

Church Point exploded for four runs in the top of the first as the Lady Bears held on for a 9-5 win over the Eunice Lady Cats. Eunice (7-14. 3-3) travels to Port Barre today as Disitrct 5-3A compeition continues.

Eunice cruises past Bears, 14-4

The Eunice High Bobcats scored eight runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to defeat the Church Point High Bears by a 14-4 mercy-rule victory in District 5-3A baseball action Tuesday night at Bobcat Field. Eunice travels to Port Barre for a 4 p.m. district clash today.

Blue Jays roll past Gators

St. Edmund opened Disrict 5-1A competition Tuesday with an impressive 10-3 win over False River Academy. The Gators jumped out to a 3-0 first inning lead, begun when Gage Fuller singled, Cole Laprarie walked and James Kohl singled to load the bases.

Lady Jays grab key wins

The Lady Jays opened the week with a pair of crucial wins, including a 7-6 thriller over Westminster Christian Academy. St. Edmund (8-10, 2-1) travels to WCA today as District 5-1A action continues.

White, Walker land on 5-3A team

The Eunice Lady Bobcats finished fourth in district competition and placed two players on the 5-3A All-District list. Stacie White was named to the All-District first team, while Leah Walker earned All-Defensive team honors.