High School Sports

Trosclair excited about new challenge

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.

Four Bobcats earn post season honors

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.

EHS, Lady Jays named to All-Parish team

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.

Seven Blue Jays on District 6-1A list

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When three teams from a district earn first round byes, it means the district battle was pretty competitive. The teams in the LHSAA Div. IV select team bracket who rested in the first round included No. 4 Opelousas Catholic, No. 5 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee and No.

Bobcats dominate District 3-4A list

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Bobcats had several goals at the start of the 5oth season in program history: capture the district title, win more than 20 games, open the playoffs at home and advance to the state tournament.

Lady Bobcats dominate all-district lists

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Bobcats won their third straight district title and dominated the All-District 3-4A selections. EHS head coach Trenon Troclair was named the district coach of the year.

Darbonne signs with Ragin’ Cajuns

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an exciting month for Hayden Darbonne and his family. The Bobcat baseball team advanced to the state semifinals where Darbonne belted a two-run home run at his final at-bat. Friday, Hayden was presented his high school diploma along with his senior classmates.

St. Edmund holds sports award ceremony

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund athletes were recognized for their accomplishments in the annual award ceremony. Miss Blue Jay was Julia Zaunbrecher and Blake Summerlin was named Mr. Blue Jay.

Ten Lady Jays named to District 6-1A list

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an impressive season for District 6-1A softball as four of the six teams earned at least one win the Div. IV playoffs. No. 12 St. Edmund (14-15) grabbed its first playoff win in seven seasons with a 16-0 mercy-rule victory over No. 21 Central Private.

Bobcats fall in state semifinals

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor SULPHUR – Lakeshore scored eight runs in the first two innings and that proved to be enough as the Titans grabbed an 8-3 victory Thursday over the Eunice Bobcats in the Div. II state baseball semifinals at McMurry Park in Sulphur.