High School Sports

Bobcats stun Gators in parish opener

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor OPELOUSAS – Eunice was trailing by two points in the final minute before Tyshun Joseph nailed a three pointer and later added a free throw to help lift the No. 6 Bobcats to 59-57 upset win over No. 3 Beau Chene in the opening game of the St.

Trent honored with court name

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor There were many special nights on the court for long-time Eunice High coach Robert Trent, But last Friday night topped them all, as the Bobcat gym is now the Robert Trent Court.

Lady Jays grab win over Port Barre

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor PORT BARRE – St. Edmund’s 12-0 first quarter run proved to be the difference as the Lady Jays held on for a 43-33 win over the Port Barre Lady Devils.

3-4A All-District football team released

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High captured the district title and the Bobcats were well represented on the 3-A All-District football team. Andre Vige was named district coach of the year as the Bobcats went 4-1 in district and 6-5 overall on the season. No. 18 Eunice fell 34-30 at No.

SEH sweeps rival Basile

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a night dominated by defense, St. Edmund grabbed a sweep over rival Basile. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 13-3 first quarter lead as St. Edmund earned a 45-20 win in the opening game of the doubleheader. St.

Youth will lead Blue Jays basketball

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund head boys basketball coach Nick Trosclair is entering his fourth season in the program with a young group of Blue Jays. “I have several juniors who are used to my system and the way I do things,” Trosclair said.

Fontenot, Bobcats excited about season

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor There will be a new but familiar face on the Bobcat basketball court this season. When Chad Andrepont became Eunice High assistant principal, Wayne Fontenot moved from the girls program to become the boys head coach.

St. Ed’s lands nine on All-District team

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In an historic season for St. Edmund volleyball, the Lady Jays placed nine players on the Div. V, All-District 2 team. St. Edmund senior Ellie Manuel was named Co-MVP along with Northside Christian’s Kailey Meaux. St.

Lady Cats place 7 on All-District team

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In an historic season for Eunice High volleyball, the Lady Bobcats placed six players on the Div. III, All-District 2 team. Eunice senior Gabby Mitchell earned Defensive MVP honors, while Iota’s Jenna Seilhan was named Offensive MVP.

Lady Jays cruise past Pine Prairie

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – The Lady Jays opened the annual Turkey Tournament with a win a St. Edmund cruised to a 51-13 victory over Pine Prairie. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 13-1 first quarter lead behind eight points from Mary Helen Miller.