High School Sports

Bobcats win Invitational

The Bobcats edged past Iota 102-100 as Eunice won their season opening track meet. Crowley finished third with 92 points, followed by Pine Prairie (83), Mamou (41), Opelousas Catholic (27) and St. Edmund (8). Eunice High’s Jesten Calloway captured the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.87.

Bobcats win in thriller, 3-2

Eunice grabbed a walk-off thriller over Brusly Thursday when Jaheim Mitchell ripped a bases loaded single that allowed Dru Phillips to score the winning run.

Blue Jays look for successful season

Even after a 2-5 start to the season, St. Edmund head baseball coach Barry Manuel has a positive outlook on the year. The Blue Jays will have a full roster after the conclusion of the basketball season, which Manuel says adds experience and depth to his team.

Lady Cats cruise in Oakdale tourney

The Eunice Lady Bobcats improved to 4-1 on the season with three wins in the Oakdale softball tournament. Eunice 12, Jennings 1 Caroline Vienne earned the win as she went five innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out seven and didn’t give up a walk.

Lady Jays, EHS begin seasons with wins

The Lady Jays opened the softball season with wins over Crowley and Ville Platte. In St. Edmund’s 11-0 win over Crowley, pitchers Karleigh Soileau and Kennedy Ardoin combined for a no-hit shutout.

St. Ed’s season ends in quarterfinals

MONROE – Ouachita Christian’s pressure defense and transition offense proved to a winning combination as the No. 1 Lady Eagles rolled to a 58-27 quarterfinal win over the No. 8 St. Edmund Lady Jays. Trailing 3-0 early, St. Ed’s Rebecca Benoit scored in the lane for the Lady Jays.

Bobcats visit Cecilia in first round

No matter what the outcome of the LHSAA Class 4-A playoff game is on Friday, Eunice head boys basketball coach Chad Andrepont will be pleased with the Bobcats’ turnaround season. No. 17 Eunice Bobcats visit No. 16 Cecilia (13-13) for a Class 4-A bi-district battle.

Lady Jays earn playoff win

It was a battle to the finish as St. Edmund advanced to the second round with a 46-40 win over Hanson Memorial. The Lady Jays (15-7) now visit No. 1 Ouachita Christian on Friday in the LHSAA Div. IV state quarterfinals. The Lady Eagles (26-2) opened the playoffs with a 70-21 victory over No.

Bobcats prepare for season

The Bobcats open the baseball season on Monday at Jennings and Eunice head coach Scott Phillips is more than ready for that to happen. “We have a good older bunch but we aren’t experienced,” Phillips said. “We only played 10 games last year and finished 5-5 because of COVID-19.

Lady Jays to open playoffs against Hanson

The Lady Jays earned a playoff spot for the six straight year as No. 8 St. Edmund (14-7) will open the 2021 LHSAA Div. IV basketball playoffs on Monday against No. 9 Hanson Memorial (14-6). St. Ed’s head coach St. Edmund head coach Erica Zaunbrecher said her team is ready for the challenge.