High School Sports

Bears ready for district repeat

CHURCH POINT – After back-to-back district titles and a historic run to the Class 3-A state semifinals, the Bears could have another strong football season. Church Point head coach John Craig Arceneaux said their history doesn’t carry much weight heading in this season season.

Bulldogs look to battle for 5-3A title

IOTA – The Bulldogs struggled to a 3-4 finish last season and Bulldog head football coach Josh Andrus is looking forward to starting a new campaign. The 2020 season was delayed until October and was limited to eight regular season games by the LHSAA due to the pandemic.

Basile looks to battle for 4-1A title

BASILE – Bearcat head coach Kevin Bertrand is hoping this season begins uneventul after the 2020 season that was full of challenges for the Bearcats and District 4-1A. It started when The LHSAA decided to not allow spring pratice due to COVID-19 then halted scrimmages and jamborees.

Jays, Hornets expect to lead District 5-1A battle

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In his first two seasons at St. Edmund, the Blue Jays finished third and then second in District 5-1A play. St. Ed’s head coach James Shiver is hopeful his team can compete for the title this season. “This one of the toughest districts in Class 1-A,” Shiver said.

St. Ed's Coleman signs with Corsairs

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor His dream to play college football will take him 1,648 miles from home. St. Edmund’s Easten Coleman signed his national letter of intent Tuesday to play with the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth Corsairs. “I am looking forward to a new experience,” Coleman said.

Battling the summer heat

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor High school football practices will begin soon and according to physical therapist and athletic trainer Michael Driggs, the first 10 days are crucial to prevent heat-related problems.

Chapman joins SEH softball

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Alex Chapman has been named the new St. Edmund head softball coach. Chapman, 29, is a 2010 Mamou graduate where he played baseball, basketball and football. While he attended LSU Eunice, he was an assistant baseball coach at Mamou.

Prep football schedules released

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor After a season where COVID-19 changed the landscape of high school football, there are high hopes for a complete schedule this fall. Football practices start on Aug. 2 and team can begin in full gear on either Aug. 5 or Aug.

A final look back - spring high school sports

Editor’s Note: This is the finale of the three -story series looking back at the 2020-21 high school sports seasons. By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Bobcats entered the Class 4-A softball playoffs celebrating a 21-5 overall record and co-District 4-4A championship.

A final look back - 2020-21 prep basketball

Editor’s Note: This is the second of the three story series looking back at the 2020-2021 sports seasons. By Tom Dodge Sports Editor For the first time since 2013, the Lady Jays defeated perenial district basketball power North Central as St. Edmund grabbed a 41-36 victory.