High School Sports

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.

Lady Jays grab win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – St. Edmund opened with a 21-10 surge as the Lady Jays rolled to a 54-30 win over rival Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. Mary Beth Lafleur drained four treys in the first quarter as Savannah DeVillier and Rebecca Benoit both scored four points.

Lady Jays grab win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – St. Edmund opened with a 21-10 surge as the Lady Jays rolled to a 54-30 win over rival Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. Mary Beth Lafleur drained four treys in the first quarter as Savannah DeVillier and Rebecca Benoit both scored four points.

Class 1-A All-State list released

After shining on the big stage while leading their teams to LHSAA championships, Calvary Baptist quarterback Landry Lyddy and Oak Grove defensive back Bud Holloway claimed top honors on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 1A all-state football team. St.

Lady Cats drop close games

It was tough District 4-4A opener for the Lady Bobcats as North Vermilion rolled to a 58-35 win over Eunice High. It was a close battle in the first quarter as the Lady Patriots (5-4, 1-0) held a 9-6 advantage.

Blue Jays down Church Point

It was a big win for the Blue Jays as St. Edmund grabbed a 54-44 victory over Church Point. The Jays opened the game with a 10-7 run, aided by five points from Easten Coleman. The Bears (2-4) regrouped for a 12-11 second quarter, sparked by two treys from Xavier Morell.

Bobcats down Patriots, 56-39

Eunice opened District 4-4A play with a 56-39 win over North Vermilion. The Bobcats (9-3, 1-0) travel to Mamou (6-13) on Friday in a non-district battle with the Green Demons. Eunice opened the game with a 13-7 run, aided by five points from Shaun Hudson and four points by Treylon Cooper.

Bobcats lead All-District 4-4A team

It was a season to remember for Eunice head football coach Andre Vige and his football team. It started with a limited eight game regular season and then Hurricane Laura prevented Washington Marion and LaGrange from fielding teams in 2020.