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Eunice 8U All-Stars win big, in more ways than one

He didn’t know they would win it all. In fact, at the beginning of the season, Eunice 8U All-Star Head Coach Gracen Watley wasn’t sure if his team would win at all. “I had my days of doubt, as we were not too great in the start of the season,” the first-year All-Star coach laughed.

St. Edmund Blue Jay alum Gradney continuing development in Kansas

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor For LSU Eunice redshirt freshman and St. Edmund alumnus Marcus Gradney, his summer with the Hutchinson Monarchs has been a reminder of everything baseball can be. The game is filled with highs and lows, and Gradney has experienced both.

LeBlanc, Benge selected in MLB draft

Former LSU Eunice standout Tyson LeBlanc heard his name come off the board in the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, being selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 61st overall pick on Saturday.

LSUE Bengals grab major honors for All-LA Team

LSU Eunice Baseball took home four major awards and placed six student-athletes on the 2026 Louisiana Sports Writers’ Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana Baseball team, the organization announced over the weekend.

LSUE’s Willis named Fourth VP of national baseball organization

LSU Eunice Baseball Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Willis has been named the Fourth Vice President of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), the organization affirmed last week.  Willis was recommended for the post during a special election, which concluded on Monday, July 6.

Skenes named to 2026 MLB All-Star game roster

BATON ROUGE, La. – Former LSU baseball All-American Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been named to the National League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

Congratulations to the Eunice High School Emeralds

after an incredible week at Northwestern State University’s UDA Camp. From championship performances and leadership honors to outstanding individual awards, the Emeralds represented Eunice High School with excellence, teamwork, and Bobcat pride.

Eunice Bobcats get reps in for 7v7

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Eunice hosted JS Clark Wednesday afternoon during 7v7 play, giving Bobcat Head Coach Andre Vige plenty of reps to review as he takes inventory of his 2026-2027 roster. “It showed me that we have some work to do,” he said of the practice play with their visitors.

Young Blue Jays gain valuable experience during busy month of Metro

The Lady Blue Jays used a demanding Metro summer league schedule to prepare a roster that will once again rely heavily on underclassmen. Playing an average of four games each week, St. Edmund wrapped up Metro competition Monday with games against Eunice and Elton.

Bobcat family reunites as Avengers capture Eunice Alumni Basketball Tournament title

The championship went to The Avengers, but the biggest winner at last weekend’s Eunice High School Alumni Basketball Tournament may have been the Bobcat basketball family itself.