High School Sports

Volleyball season to begin with scrimmages

After weeks of wondering if the high school volleyball season could be played with conronavirus pandemic still in the state, the LHSAA told the schools it could begin competition. St. Edmund and Eunice High will face each other in a scrimmage Thursday at the Lady Jay gym.

Green Demons look to improve

MAMOU – Sometimes success is measured in small steps. After going 3-57 over the previous six seasons, the Mamou Green Demons finished 2019 with a 4-6 overall record. “We have hope for this season,” head coach Dwight Collins said.

Jays ready to soar when season starts

The Blue Jays captured back-to-back district championship in 2017 and 2018 and this year’s St. Edmund seniors want to end their football careers with another title. Blue Jay head coach James Shiver is entering his second season and he is excited about what this team can accomplish.

Bulldogs ready for district battle

Iota’s Josh Andrus is entering his sixth season as the Bulldogs’ head football coach – and this will be a year he will always remember. Even with the coronavirus pandemic halting spring football and delaying the start of the 2020 season, Andrus said his team has remained focused through it all.

Bears look to defend district title

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor With all the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and high school football, one thing is certain – the Church Point Bears are the defending District 5-3A champions.

A final look back - spring sports

Editor’s Note: This is the final edition of the three story series looking back at the 2019-2020 sports seasons. Things were looking great for the local teams involved in spring sports until the coronavirus pandemic arrived and forced the cancellation of the seasons. St.

A final look back - basketball

Editor’s Note: This is the second of the three story series looking back at the 2019-2020 sports seasons. The local high school 2019-20 basketball season had its share of exciting games and disappointing losses.

LHSAA drops jamborees for 2020

There will be no jamborees this fall as the LHSAA sent out its latest decision to its member schools. The LHSAA has also decreed no scrimmages, jamborees, 7-on-7 practices/tournaments and other types of practices between teams will take place this fall.

LHSAA delays football until Oct. 8

At least they have a date. That seems to be the opinion of the local head coaches concerning the LHSAA’s decision to push back the start of its football season until Oct. 8. The fall sports seasons were scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 24 with jamborees for both volleyball and football.

A final look back - fall sports

Editor’s Note: This is first of the three story series looking back at the 2019-2020 high school sports seasons. The 2019 football season saw five area team grab playoff spots and numerous players earned post season honors. Lane Devillier and Jordan Ogelsby both earned Class-4A All-State honors.