High School Sports
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
They performed well both in the classroom and the volleyball court as 12 local high school seniors earned a spot on the Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic Award Program.
St. Edmund’s Gracie Cormier earned a spot on the Composite Team with a 4.0 GPA.
Friday, December 1, 2023
Crowley sweeps EHS
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
In two defensive battles, Crowley grabbed a sweep over Eunice Tuesday in a non-district clash.
In the girls’ opener, Crowley (1-2) jumped to a 13-3 first quarter lead sparked by Alaysia Arvie’s eight points including a shot at the buzzer.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Experience leads Blue Jays basketball
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
This is a season of optimism for the Blue Jays under first year head basketball coach Cade LeBlanc.
LeBlanc and the team already know each other well as he spent several seasons as an St. Edmund assistant coach.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Bobcats return to basketball court
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
Positive emotion.
That is the driving force for the Eunice High basketball team as the Bobcats return to the basketball court after spending nearly a year of not being allowed to compete.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
St. Ed’s Smith leads All-District team
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
For the second season in a row, the St. Edmund volleyball team finished as co-district champions and advanced to the regional round of the playoffs.
Eight Lady Jays were placed on the all-district team, led by sophomore Ava Smith who was named the Div.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Lady Jays ready for successful season
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
After finishing as district runners-up last year, the Lady Jays are looking to grab the District 6-1A title this season.
Led by senior Harlie Guillory and a strong group of juniors, St. Edmund head coach Erica Zaunbrecher said she expects a good performance from her team.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Eunice High third baseman Alexis Ortego,sitting, recently signed to play softball at National Park College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Standing, from left, are assistant softball coach Ryan Vienne, EHS athletic director Andre Vige, father Mike Doucet, mother Lessie Doucet, head coach ball coach Trenon Trosclair and EHS principal Irma Trosclair. (Photo by Bailey Turner)
Lady Cats’ Ortego signs with National Park College
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
With her senior season right ahead of her, Eunice High stand-out third baseman Alexis Ortego already knows the next step of her softball career.
Doucet has signed an national letter of intent to play at National Park College in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Tigers down Bobcats in playoff stunner
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
No. 19 Breaux Bridge scored in every quarter as the Tigers earned a 35-19 upset win over the No. 14 Eunice Bobcats.
Breaux Bridge opened the game with a time-consuming drive that took 16 plays including two fourth down conversions.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
St. Ed's Copeland Miller and several Blue Jay defenders surround WCA ball carrier Stephen George. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)
Crusaders stun Blue Jays, 7-6
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
The No. 19 Crusaders won the rematch against the No. 14 Blue Jays as Westminster Christian Academy grabbed a 7-6 win over St. Edmund.
With wet field conditions and a drizzling rain all game, the game was a defensive battle for most of the contest.
Friday, November 10, 2023
Blue Jays face rematch with WCA
Tom Dodge
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
For the fourth time in the past six seasons, the Blue Jays will face a district rival in the first round of the football playoffs.
No. 14 St. Edmund (7-3) will face No. 19 Westminster Christian Academy (5-5) Friday at Blue Jay Field.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023