High School Sports

Washington Marion downs EHS

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Washington-Marion returned to Lake Charles with a District 4-4A sweep over Eunice High. The Lady Indians (11-5, 4-1) went on a 21-3 run to open the game and cruised to a 68-24 win over the Lady Bobcats.

Lady Jays ready for season

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Jays were on an 11-1 roll last season before the conronavirus pandemic forced a halt to the softball season. First-year St. Edmund head softball coach Lacey LaGrange is hopeful the 2021 season will be memorable for her team in a more pleasant way.

St. Ed’s, WCA split games

BELLEVUE – St. Edmund and Westminster Christian Academy shared wins Tuesday as the teams fight to improve their LHSAA power rankings. The Lady Jays jumped out for a comfortable halftime lead as St. Edmund (12-6, 2-1) rolled to a 45-27 road victory.

Local athletes earn Academic All-State

For years there have been jokes told about the alleged lack of smart athletes. But each year, he LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recognizes the academic excellence of senior student-athletes who have attained a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

St. Ed’s, Trojans share wins

In a clash between rivals, St. Edmund and Sacred Heart of Ville Platte shared District 5-1A wins. The Lady Jays (11-6, 2-1) used a stingy defense and timely scoring to earn a 38-17 win over Sacred Heart of Ville Platte (3-12, 1-3). St.

Bobcats clip Teurlings, 53-45

Eunice held a 13-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and held off a late Teurlings Catholic run as the Bobcats grabbed a 53-45 win over the Rebels. The game was a battle early on as Teurlings jumped out to a 6-3 lead over EHS.

Lady Jays down North Central

LEBEAU – For the first time since 2013, the Lady Jays defeated perenial district power North Central as the Lady Jays grabbed a 41-36 victory. In 2013, the Lady Jays earned a 41-36 win over the Lady Hurricanes. St.

Class 4-A All-State list released

The Carencro Golden Bears and the St. Thomas More Cougars both had seasons to remember, as both won LHSAA titles last month. Not surprising then that the two programs dominate the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's Class 4A all-state football team.

Concussions may be common among high school football players

“I couldn’t move my legs.” Lance Garafola lay on the turf of a high school football field wondering what had happened and where the feeling in his lower body had gone. The crowd and both sidelines fell silent as trainers rushed onto the field. Garafola was a sophomore at St.

Rayne downs Lady Cats

The Lady Cats kept the game close until halftime, but Rayne controlled the second half as the Lady Wolves cruised to a 49-21 District 4-4A win over Eunice.