Sports

Lady Jays fall in softball season opener

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Notre Dame exploded for six runs in the third inning as the Lady Pioneers cruised to a 10-2 mercy-rule win Monday over the St. Edmund Lady Jays. St.

Lady Bobcats rally for win

CHURCH POINT – The Lady Bobcats rallied from a two-run deficit, as Eunice grabbed a 6-5 win over the Church Point Lady Bears. With the rain beginning to fall, Church Point (0-1) jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning before the game was delayed for 45 minutes.

Blue Jays win season finale

The Blue Jays closed the basketball season on a positive note as St. Esmund grabbed a 54-48 win over Hackberry. The visiting Mustangs jumped out to a 17-12 first quarter advantage, led by five points from Devin Rodrigue and four points by Ely Walker.

Perry Pitre Ford jamboree kicks off season

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor When the annual Perry Pitre Ford jamboree comes around, it means the start of the local high school baseball season. The jamboree will be held Saturday at both Eunice High and St. Edmund baseball fields. The varsity jamboree begins at 10 a.m.

Kinder slips past Lady Bobcats

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a marathon season opener, Kinder scored a run in the top of the 11th inning as the Lady Yellow jackets grabbed a 4-3 win over the Eunice Lady Bobcats. Asia Richard singled with two outs and scored the winning run on a hit by San Dupont.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces 2023 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2023 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition.

Jennings man sentenced for wildlife hunting violations

Trevor Istre, 22, of Jennings, has been sentenced by U.S.

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.