High School Sports

Playoffs begin for local teams

The LHSAA has dealt with the Non-Select/Select split in the football playoffs for several years. This year, it includes basketball, softball and baseball. No. 9 St. Edmund (9-17) received a first-round bye and the Lady Blue Jays will travel to No. 8 Ascension Christian (13-13) at 6:30 p.m.

Bobcats fall to Panthers in district finale

PINE PRAIRIE – The fourth quarter proved to be the difference Tuesday night as Pine Prairie slipped past the Eunice High Bobcats to claim a 52-49 victory in District 5-3A action at the Panthers gym.

Blue Jays hold senior night

In the District 5-1A finale, the Basile Bearcats earned a sweep over the St. Edmund Blue Jays. In the girls game, St. Edmund held a 33-28 lead heading into the fourth quater but Basile went on a 22-5 run in the final period to grab a 50-38 win.

Bobcats fall to Port Barre

The Eunice High Bobcats dropped a 46-44 decision to the Port Barre High Red Devils in District 3-5A play Friday evening at the Bobcat gym.

Bobcats stun Raiders

The Eunice High Bobcats claimed a 62-61 victory over the Northwest High Raiders in District 5-3A play Friday night at the Bobcat gym.

St.Ed’s falls to WCA

BELLEVUE – The Westminster Christian Academy Lady Crusaders slipped past St. Edmund for a 40-36 win. WCA (7-1, 4-4) opened with a 15-10 first quarter advantage, led by five points from Christian Terry. Maggie Larriviere led the Lady Jays (9-15, 5-3) with four points.

Lady Jays win thriller

NEW ROADS – St. Edmnud’s Abby Miller hit two free throws in the closing seconds to help lift the Lady Jays to a 45-44 District 5-1A win over Catholic High of Pointe Coupee Tuesday night.

Bobcats, Pine Prairie split games

The Eunice High Bobcats claimed a District 5-3A victory over Pine Prairie in basketball action played Friday at the Bobcat gym. Coach Chad Andrepont’s Bobcats pulled away from the Panthers in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Panthers by a 23-18 margin to claim the win.

Lady Cats earn win, Bobcats fall in OT

By John Burson Sports Writer PORT BARRE – The Eunice High Lady Bobcats took the early lead against the Port Barre Lady Red Devils, then fought off a second-half rally to claim a 73-60 victory Tuesday evening in District 5-3A action.

Basile, Jays split disitrict games

BASILE – The Bearcats jumped out to a 19-8 first quarter run as Basile rolled to a 71-50 win over the St. Edmund Blue Jays. Bubba Reed pushed in seven points for the Bearcats (8-17, 2-3) in the first period. Stephan Thibodeaux scored four points for the Jays (2-20, 0-6).