Sports

Jays rally past WCA

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund scored three runs in the sixth inning as the Blue Jays rallied for a 5-4 District 5-1A win over Westminster Christian Academy. The Crusaders took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Zachary Bacillia walked and scored on an Blue Jay error.

4-4A All-District team named

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor All five District 4-4A teams earned spots in the LHSAA boys basketball playoffs. No. 13 Washington-Marion (14-11) earned a 69-68 first round win over district rival No. 20 Rayne (19-16) in overtime before falling to No. 4 Huntington, 77-46 in the regionals. No.

Blue Jays win, Lady Jays fall

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – In a showdown between District 5-1A rivals, Sacred Heart of Ville Platte shut out St. Edmund, 6-0.

Lady Cats grab district wins

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Bobcats remained in the hunt for the District 4-4A title as Eunice earned a 12-2 win over Rayne. Eunice (12-5, 4-1) travels to Westminster Christian Academy at 4 p.m.

Notre Dame holds off Lady Bobcats

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Notre Dame slammed four home runs to push ahead 12-4, but then had to stop a late Lady Bobcat surge as the Lady Pioneers downed Eunice, 13-10.

Blue Jays rally for win over Red Devils

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund scored three runs in the fourth inning then pitching and defense carried the Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over Port Barre in a non-district battle. The Red Devils (5-9) took an early 1-0 lead when Owen Ponthieux singled and scored on a hit by Grayson Davis.

5-1A All-District team named

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor District 5-1A once again boasts of a state champion as the North Central Hurricanes cruised through the Class 1-A bracket. The Hurricanes dominated the district with six players selected.

Lady Jays win district opener

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Jays opened District 5-1A competition with a thrilling win as St. Edmund rallied for a 5-4 victory over Westminster Christian Academy. Trailing 4-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Lady Jays’ rally started with a one-out single by Ashlyn Marcantel.

Lady Bobcats cruise past Washington-Marion

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Bobcats remained in the District 4-4A title hunt as Eunice 15-0 mercy-rule win over Washington-Marion. The Lady Cats opened with a 3-0 lead as lead-off batters Sophie Vidrine and Gabby Mitchell were hit by pitches and both scored on a single by Chloe Moreau.

Washington State Bank tourney begins

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Baseball tournament action continues today as Eunice High and St. Edmund participate in the Washington State Bank tournament. The Blue Jays will take on Breaux Bridge at Bobcat Field in a 4 p.m. first pitch start. Eunice will entertain Tioga at 6:30 p.m.