High School Sports

Iota top returning defensive starters kneeling from left, are Christian Beasley, Bryson Allison and Brock Keltner. Standing, from left, are Trevor Ruffner, coach Ray Aucoin, Blayton Fontenot and Scott Jackson. (Photo by Charles Sexton)

Iota top returning defensive starters kneeling from left, are Christian Beasley, Bryson Allison and Brock Keltner. Standing, from left, are Trevor Ruffner, coach Ray Aucoin, Blayton Fontenot and Scott Jackson. (Photo by Charles Sexton)

Iota looks to defend district title

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor IOTA – The Bulldogs finished 9-3 in Ray Aucoin’s first season as Iota’s head football coach. After winning the District 4-3A title last season, Aucoin said his players have high hopes for another successful run in 2023.
The Bearcat seniors kneeling, from left, are Tucker Leblanc and Kade Sweeney. Standing, from left, are Wyatt Bertrand, Tyler Newman, Ross Cortez, Gage Craton and Emery Lejeune. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

The Bearcat seniors kneeling, from left, are Tucker Leblanc and Kade Sweeney. Standing, from left, are Wyatt Bertrand, Tyler Newman, Ross Cortez, Gage Craton and Emery Lejeune. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Bearcats ready to defend district title

Tom Dodge
Friday, August 4, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor BASILE – The 2022 Bearcats made the quarterfinals for the seventh time in the last nine seasons. Basile head coach Kevin Bertrand knows a playoff run begins the summer as his team prepares for the challenges each season brings. “I thought we had a great summer,” he said.
Julia Zaunbrecher

Julia Zaunbrecher

2023 top athletes named

Tom Dodge
Friday, July 14, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Their high school careers will be remembered for their accomplishments as stellar athletes and quality individuals. The Eunice News 2023 Athletes of the Year are Eunice High’s Gabby Mitchell and Hayden Darbonne along with St.
Bryan Allen

Bryan Allen

Summer workouts key to success

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor With high school football pre-season practices set to begin in a few weeks, the local teams are winding down the summer workouts. “I would grade us an A+ at this point,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said of the summer workouts.
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When the door opened, Brittany Thibodeaux Comeaux was excited about the opportunity to be the next St. Edmund head girls volleyball coach. “I was thrilled there is an opportunity for me to coach at St. Ed’s,” she said. “I want them to have fun and yet be competive on the court.” A 2007 graduate of Pine Prairie, Comeaux was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Panthers after starting her high school days at Chataignier High before consoliation. “My main sport was basketball but I al

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When the door opened, Brittany Thibodeaux Comeaux was excited about the opportunity to be the next St. Edmund head girls volleyball coach. “I was thrilled there is an opportunity for me to coach at St. Ed’s,” she said. “I want them to have fun and yet be competive on the court.” A 2007 graduate of Pine Prairie, Comeaux was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Panthers after starting her high school days at Chataignier High before consoliation. “My main sport was basketball but I al

Comeaux excited to lead Lady Jays

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 30, 2023
When the door opened, Brittany Thibodeaux Comeaux was excited about the opportunity to be the next St. Edmund head girls volleyball coach. “I was thrilled there is an opportunity for me to coach at St. Ed’s,” she said. “I want them to have fun and yet be competive on the court.

LeBlanc to lead Blue Jays

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Like many, teaching and coaching is a calling for Cade LeBlanc who was recently promoted to be St. Edmund’s next head basketball coach. A 2013 SEH graduate, LeBlanc attended LSUE and St. Joseph Seminary College in New Orleans.
St. Edmud head coach Nick Trosclair talks with two Blue Jay players.

St. Edmud head coach Nick Trosclair talks with two Blue Jay players.

Trosclair excited about new challenge

Tom Dodge
Friday, June 16, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor After several seasons as the head basketball coach, St. Edmund’s Nick Trosclair is moving to a place he excelled as an athlete – the Blue Jay baseball field. “To coach baseball at St. Edmund is huge for me,” he said.
Hudson Manuel

Hudson Manuel

Four Bobcats earn post season honors

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Bobcats advanced to the state baseball semifinals and four Eunice players were selected for the Louisiana Baseball Coaches All-State list. Pitcher Hudson Manuel, infielder Dru Phillips, outfielder Evan Fruge and desginated hitter Hayden Darbonne all earned post season recognition.
Eunice High's Sydni Miller

Eunice High's Sydni Miller

EHS, Lady Jays named to All-Parish team

Tom Dodge
Friday, June 9, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Opelousas Catholic and Beau Chene advanced to the state semifinals for the second year in a row and dominated the All-St. Landry Parish softball list. No. 3 Beau Chene earned a first round bye in the Div. II non-select bracket and the Lady Gators then grabbed wins over No.