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Athletic Association’s fumble fouled up playoff season

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor It’s no secret that in the sports world, for everyone that is doing things with integrity and with best interests in mind there is also a schemester, scoundrel or scheister who is trying to pull the wool over people’s eyes. For every Nick Saban there’s a Bobby Petrino.

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Bobcats emerge from a 2-8 season with some strengths

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
The adage goes that it’s always darkest before the dawn. For the Eunice Bobcats, an abnormally down season where the team finished 2-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2003 will hopefully represent the last time the program is talking about this type of dip for the next 20 years.

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Lady Jays, Cats see seasons end on first round of playoffs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The parallel road the Eunice High and St. Ed’s volleyball programs shared on the road to the state tournament were weird enough. Both qualified for the playoffs as No.
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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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.