High School Sports

Parish tourney tips off Thursday

PRAIRIE BASSE – Beau Chene will be host school for the St. Landry Parish basketball tournament that tips off today. The number one seed for the boys basketball is Beau Chene High School with North Central being the number one seeded girls’ team. No. 2 North Central and No.

Volleyball athletes earn academic all-state honors

They performed well on both the volleyball court and the classroom and several local athletes have been recognized for their accomplishments.

Lady Jays down Basile, 58-40

In a battle between rivals, St. Edmund exploded for 35 second half points as the Lady Jays grabbed a 58-40 win over Basile. St. Ed’s opened the game with a 7-0 run, sparked by a three-point play by Mary Helen Miller along with buckets from Greta Miller and Madison Comeau.

St. Ed’s Soileau signs with Co-Lin

Her softball journey began at age 10 and on Wednesday St. Edmund senior pitcher Karleigh Soileau made her decision to where she will play college softball.

5-1A All-District team named

The Blue Jays finished third in district and St. Edmund placed 18 on the 5-1A All-Disitrict lists. No. 3 Opelousas Catholic (9-2) won the District 5-1A title but was upset in the first round of the Div. IV playoffs by No. 14 St. Frederick, 14-8. No.

Experience leads Bobcat basketball

The Bobcats have a group of seniors who have been playing together since junior high. Eunice High head coach Chad Andrepont hopes that experience helps the Bobcats this season. “They played junior high and AAU ball together,” Andrepont said.

Panthers end Bears’ run in semifinals

By Chris Quebedeaux Crowley Post Signal STERLINGTON – The Church Point Bears ran into a buzz saw Friday in their Class 3A semifinal contest. That buzz saw – Class 3A’s top-ranked Sterlington Panthers.

Blue Jays look for successful season

With seven seniors, the St. Edmund Blue Jays are expecting a successful season and a playoff spot. Entering his third season with the Jays, head coach Nick Trosclair is excited about his team’s possibilities. “The expectation to win is there,” he said.

Bobcats open season with win

The Eunice Bobcats opened the season with a 67-41 home win over Crowley. The Bobcats jumped out to an 8-0 lead, aided by three pointers from Dedric Vigers and Terrance Shilow and bucket by Tyshun Joseph. After an Omar Butler bucket for Crowley, went on a 9-4 surge to push ahead, 19-6.

Four Lady Jays earn All-District

The Lady Jays advanced to the volleyball playoffs for the second season in a row and four St. Edmund players earn All-District honors. Westminster Christian Academy’s Caroline Lalonde was named All-District MVP and Crusaders’ head coach Keith Leon was selected District Coach of the Year. St.