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Bobcats look for successful season

Eunice High’s Scott Phillips is entering his 29th season as the Bobcats’ head baseball coach, and the excitement of new season still remains. “I can’t wait until opening day,” the coach said. “I have a great coaching staff and a good team.

St. Edmund holds Senior Night

St. Edmund honored eight seniors Tuesday in their final home basketball games. Greta Miller was joined by Blue Jays seniors Nick Bertrand, Landon Carroll, William Driggs, Garrett Dubois, Ian Dupre, Mark Fruge and Luke Vidrine. The Opelousas Catholic Lady Vikings jumped out to an early lead, but St.

Softball jamboree kicks off season Saturday

PRAIRIE BASSE – Eunice High and St. Edmund will participate in the annual St. Landry Parish softball jamboree Saturday at Beau Chene’s softball complex. The Beau Chene junior varsity will take on Opelousas High in the first game set for 8:30 a.m. St.

LSUE grabs sweep over Alvin CC Dolphins

LSU Eunice freshman Chloe Bennett tossed a no-hitter in her Bengal debut as LSUE made a splash to open the season with a doubleheader sweep of Alvin CC on Tuesday at Lady Bengal Field. The Rosepine became the first pitcher in LSUE history to hold a team hitless in their Bengal debut.

Lady Bengals ready for challenges

LSU Eunice head softball coach Meghan Collins is entering her third season with several familar Lady Bengal players. Seven from last year’s team return including red-shirt sophomore Jessi ary (Rayne High). “The 2020 class were my first recruits,” the coach said.

Lady Jays grab win over OC

OPELOUSAS – St. Edmund grabbed a key District 5-1A win as the Lady Jays grabbed a 43-35 win over Opelousas Catholic. It was a two player show as St. Edmund’s Mary Helen Miller scored 21 points and OC’s Brittany Major pushed in 30 points.

St. Ed’s, WCA split wins

It was a battle from the tip-off to the final buzzer as the St. Edmund Lady Jays rallied for a 35-34 win over Westminster Christian Academy. WCA (7-10, 1-3) opened the game with a slim 10-8 first quarter lead, aided by four points from Blakelyn Romero.

Experience leads Blue Jays baseball

With eight seniors leading the way, the St. Edmund Blue Jays are looking to defend their District 5-1A baseball title. “They are experienced as they have been starting for us the last three years,” St. Edmund head coach Barry Manuel said.

Lady Jays grab win over SHVP

The Lady Jays exploded for 15 points in the fourth quarter as St. Edmund rallied for a 30-26 District 5-1A win over rival Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. It was a close battle in the first quarter as the Lady Trojans opened with a 9-7 advantage.

Indians slip past Bobcats

Eunice High battled until the end, but Washington Marion left town with a 65-54 District 4-4A win. The Indians jumped out to a 5-0 lead before Brycelen Williams drilled a trey for the Bobcats. Washington Marion’s Justin Thomas answered with a three pointer as the Indians moved ahead, 14-3.