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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.

Mobile app sports betting starts Friday in Louisiana; will it be a tax revenue win?

Sports betting on smartphones will be available in Louisiana ahead of this weekend’s NFL conference championships in the 55 parishes that have approved it. Ronnie Johns, chairman of the state’s Gaming Control Board, told The Advertiser the mobile applications can go live at 8 a.m. Friday.

Lady Cats expect successful season

The Lady Cats earned a co-district title, won a playoff game and finished with a 22-6 record last season. Second year head coach Trenon Trosclair is expecting an even better run this season.

St. Edmund falls to North Central, WCA

The season has been a tough one for the Blue Jays. After just one win so far the season, St. Edmund opened District 5-1A play Tuesday with a 101-29 loss to the North Central Hurricanes. North Central controlled the game from the beginning with a 28-7 first quarter run.