High School Sports

Bobcats, Jays earn wins

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund exploded for eight runs in the first inning as the Blue Jays rolled to a 10-0 win over Pine Prairie. The Blue Jays (12-5) will hold a doubleheader on Saturday against Kaplan. David Evans singled and later scored on a Pine Prairie balk.

Lady Bobcats down St. Edmund

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a game between rivals, Eunice jumped out to an early lead as the Lady Bobcats earned a 12-7 win over the St. Edmund Lady Jays. Eunice scored seven runs in the first inning, begun when Sydni Miller walked and crossed home plate on a hit by Brooklyn Darbonne.

Lady Jays rally for win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor CROWLEY – With St. Edmund trailing 8-7 in the top of the seventh, Avery Soileau belted a home run to centerfield to tie the game and give the Lady Jays hope to pull out a victory over Northside Christian.

Bobcats down Bears in thriller

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – It was a thriller as Eunice faced Carencro Monday at Louisiana’s M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park. Eunice pushed across four runs in the fourth inning and the Bobcats held on for an 8-6 win over the Carencro Golden Bears.

St. Edmund wins on Blue Jay Legends Night

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund baseball legends Scott Richard, Carlton Loewer and Kevin Ardoin were honored Tuesday in a pre-game ceremony. A banner celebrating the Jays’ six state titles was also unveiled. As a player and coach Richard was part of state titles in 1980, 1988, 1991 and 1996.

Five Lady Jays named All-District

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an historic year for Sacred Heart of Ville Platte as the Lady Trojans went undefeated in district for the second season in a row and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in program history.

Lady Cats open district with win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor CROWLEY – The Lady Bobcats began the defense of their district title as Eunice downed Rayne 9-8. Wet field conditions in Rayne forced the game to be moved from Rayne to Crowley’s recreation complex.

Bobcats, Blue Jays hold tournament

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The annual John R. Young/Frey Holding Company baseball tournament will be held this week at both Bobcat Field and Blue Jay Field.

Four Lady Cats named All-District

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Four Eunice Lady Bobcats earned All-District 3-4A basketball honors. Jana’lyn McQuirter and Cayli Lemelle were named to the All-District team. Alana Bushnell and Akeviona Monday were placed on the honorable mention list. No. 5 LaGrange earned playoff wins over No.

Lady Jays down ACS, Jennings

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Jays exploded for eight runs in the third inning as St. Edmund earned 17-2 mercy-rule victory over Ascension Christian.