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District, region teams reflect Blue Jay, Bobcat talent

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
When it comes to accolades, one can make the argument that a team that isn’t an all-state team can sometimes mean more. In teams like All-District and All-Region, there is a better chance that players are actually seen by the people making the decisions rather than by a stat line.
Malik Thomas

Malik Thomas

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Bobcats defeat Red Devils in spring scrimmage

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Spring football is not about the win or loss. More or less, it’s about progress. Head coach Andre Vige knew the Eunice Bobcat football program needed a revamping after last season’s disappointing 2-8 finish.
St. Edmund High School held its All-Sports Athletic Awards Banquet recognizing accomplishments of students athletes. JP Fruge received the Joe Nagata Memorial Award. (Submitted photos)

St. Edmund High School held its All-Sports Athletic Awards Banquet recognizing accomplishments of students athletes. JP Fruge received the Joe Nagata Memorial Award. (Submitted photos)

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St. Edmund holds All-Sports Athletic Awards Banquet

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
St. Edmund High School held a All-Sports Athletic Awards Banquet celebrating the accomplishments of St. Edmund High student athletes. St.
Craig Green

Craig Green

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Green to lead Bobcat basketball team

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
One thing about new Eunice High basketball coach Craig Green is that he’s not afraid of a challenge. He’s not afraid of something new. He’s not one to shy away from the unfamiliar.

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Summerlin, Lejeune place at state meet

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
While the contingent at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 1A State Track & Field meet was small for the St. Edmund Blue Jays, it was mighty.

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10 Blue Jays placed on district squad

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The St. Edmund Blue Jay baseball team capped off a successful season where they won their first playoff game in nine years by placing 10 players on the District 5-1A All-District squad as well as having a player named to the prestigious Academic All-State squad.
Eunice High senior John Sattler finished as state runner-up in the Division III State Tennis Tournament in Monroe last week. Sattler, along with teammate Destiny Labbe, both qualified with Labbe making it to the state quarterfinals in singles competition. (Photo from Facebook)

Eunice High senior John Sattler finished as state runner-up in the Division III State Tennis Tournament in Monroe last week. Sattler, along with teammate Destiny Labbe, both qualified with Labbe making it to the state quarterfinals in singles competition. (Photo from Facebook)

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Sattler finishes as state runner-up in tennis singles

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
Eunice High senior tennis player John Christian Sattler capped off a strong career last week at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s State Tennis Tournament in Monroe, finishing as the state runner-up in Division III singles competition.

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DeVillier, Brown met their match in state semifinals

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
The St. Edmund Blue Jay tennis team sent three doubles teams and a singles competitor to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Tennis Tournament in Monroe.
Despite a loss, Blue Jay pitcher Ian Rider had a standout game against Vermilion Catholic. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Despite a loss, Blue Jay pitcher Ian Rider had a standout game against Vermilion Catholic. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Blue Jays fall to Screamin’ Eagles in 3rd inning

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
In baseball, even when you’re at the top of your game, sometimes all it takes to derail a win or loss is one bad moment. One bad inning. It’s the gift and the curse of the game. For any swing of the bat that can bring euphoria, any bounce of the ball can spell doom. For the St.

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Bobcats earn district honors

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
In head coach Scott Phillips’ final season at the helm, perhaps the Eunice Bobcats didn’t reach the ultimate goal of reaching the state tournament in the legendary coach’s final season. That, however, didn’t stop the Bobcats from being recognized in the district’s All-District selection.