High School Sports

Prep football schedules released

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The high school football season is fast approaching with the opening week set for Sept. 2. St.

A final look back – spring sports

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice High Lady Bobcats won the District 4-4A title and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 1997. Lady Cat junior Gabby Mitchell was selected to the Class 4-A All-State first team as an infielder.

A final look back – basketball

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three story series looking back at the 2021-2022 sports seasons. By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Four of the six District 5-1A teams advanced to the playoffs and North Central ended the season as the Class 1-A state runners-up. St.

A final look back – fall sports

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three story series looking back at the 2021-2022 sports seasons. By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High finished the football season as District 4-4A runners-up and 14 Bobcats earned all-district honors.

2022 top athletes named

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Their high school careers will be remembered for their accomplishments as stellar athletes and quality individuals. The Eunice News 2022 Athletes of the Year are Eunice High’s Sophie Vidrine and Dylan Darbonne along with St.

LHSAA Academic All-State recognized

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor They proved themselves to be quality performers in both the classroom and in athletic competition. Numerous area student-athletes earned LHSAA Academic All-State honors.

LHSAA Academic All-State named

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor They proved themselves to be quality performers in both the classroom and on the field. Numerous area student-athletes earned LHSAA Academic All-State honors.

Eunice, Lady Jays lead All-Parish team

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was a banner year for St. Landry Parish softball teams as four teams advanced to the state tournament.Eunice High and Beau Chene both advanced the Class 4-A semifinals.Opelousas Catholic fell in the Div. IV title game to Calvary Baptist, while while St.

Lady Bobcat duo earn All-State honors

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Bobcats won the district title and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 1997. Lady Cat junior Gabby Mitchell was selected to the Class 4-A All-State first team as an infielder.

Summer workouts important to teams

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The start of the high school football season is 12 weeks away, but the preparation for success is now, according to the local coaches. “We are working out on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays,” Eunice High head football coach Andre Vige said. “The older guys arrive at 7 a.m.