High School Sports

Bobcats, St. Ed's grab wins

The Eunice Bobcats improved to 7-3 on the season with a hard-fought 62-57 victory over Carencro. The two teams battled for control in the first quarter as Eunice held a 17-16 advantage.

Jays, Hornets lead District 5-1A team

St. Edmund and Catholic High of Pointe Coupee battled for the District 5-1A championship and the two teams dominated the All-District football list. The LHSAA announced the season would consist of eight games with no jamboree with only a preseason scrimmage. The regular season kicked off on Oct.

Shoot-out begins with local wins

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Brad Fontenot Memorial Holiday Shootout began with the St. Edmund and Eunice High teams rolling to wins. St. Ed’s 53, S C 21 South Cameron scored first on a trey by Reilly Marks, but the Lady Jays led the rest of the way as St.

St. Ed’s to hold Brad Fontenot Memorial Holliday Shootout

Basketball fans looking for games to watch during the holiday break, St. Edmund will hold the a basketball tournament next week with 10 boys teams and five girls teams. The Brad Fontenot Memorial Holiday Shootout at St. Edmund is a new adventure for the basketball programs.

Seven Lady Jays named to All-District

Seven St. Edmund players were named to the 2020 Division V, District 2 All-District team. Lady Jay senior Anna Belle Fontenot was named to the first team.

Youth leads the way for Lady Cats

For Eunice High girls head basketball coach Wayne Fontenot, the game goes beyond wins and losses. “My job is not to make them Division I college basketball players,” he said. “It’s my job to help them become successful young women.

Lady Cat trio named to All-District list

Three Lady Bobcats were selected to the 2020 Division III – District 2 All-District Team. Eunice High’s Gabbie Mitchell was named to the first team, while Sophie Vidrine and Rylea Gradney were placed on honorable mention list.

Guillory signs with Xavier softball

Eunice High catcher McKenzie Guillory will see her softball career continue as the senior signed a national letter of intent Thursday to play softball at Xavier University of New Orleans. The daughter of Damond Bushnell and Lori Bellard-Bushnell, Guillory is thrilled to sign with a college program.

No. 2 Karr ends Bobcats’ season

No. 2 Karr proved to be worthy of its ranking as the Cougars rolled to a 40-7 win over No. 10 Eunice in the Class 3-A quarterfinals. “Our guys were not intimidated,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said. “We were ready for the match-up – but a play here and a play there really changed the outcome.

Bobcats brace for No. 2 Karr in quarterfinals battle

David versus Goliath. That is how Eunice head coach Andre Vige explained Friday’s Class 4-A showdown against No. 2 Edna Karr. “Our guys know the challenge that is ahead of them,” Vige said. “We have played in big games but we haven’t faced this giant before.