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Blue Jays soar past Tara, 43-0

The Blue Jays improved to 3-0 on the season as St. Edmund cruised to a 43-0 win over the Tara Trojans. “We had a great game on defense,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said. “I didn’t really expect a shut out, but we had a good game plan that really kept them off balance.

Mustangs run past Bobcats, 34-7

MOREAUVILLE – Avoyelles used the game clock to their favor as the Mustangs grabbed a 34-7 win over the Eunice Bobcats. Eunice stopped the Mustangs on fourth down in the opening possession of the game and the two offenses then exchanged fumbles.

Blue Jays face winless Tara

One week the Blue Jays won on the ground and the next game, St. Edmund attacked through the air. The Blue Jays opened the season with wins over Oakdale and Basile and the Blue Jays will face Class 4-A Tara this week. “We are a run first team,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said.

Bobcats visit Mustangs

After struggling against Opelousas Catholic, Eunice responded with a 33-18 win over rival Jennings. “We didn’t play well against OC,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said. “We challenged the offense to improve and we challenged the defense to stop one of the best running backs in the country.

Bobcats run past Jennings

In a game between long time rivals, Eunice grabbed a 33-18 win over Jennings. “Anytime the Cats and Dogs get together you know it’s going to be a big time intensity game,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said.

Jays down Basile, 35-21

BASILE – In the Battle of Bayou Des Cannes, St. Edmund claimed a 35-21 win over Basile. It was an impressive outing for the Blue Jay offense as Luke Vidrine completed 12-of-18 passes for 308 yards. St. Edmund added 131 yards on the ground to finish with 439 yards of total offense.

Lafayette man dead after boating incident

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Catahoula Parish on Sunday. The body of Kevin E. Evans, 50, of Lafayette, was turned over to the Catahoula Parish Coroner’s Office to determine an official cause of death.

Jays visit Bearcats

The rivalry has been renewed as St. Edmund travels to Basile Friday night. “This is more than just another game,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said. “This is huge rivalry and special game for both schools.” The Blue Jays and Bearcats first played each in 1961 and St.

Bobcats face rival Jennings

The rivalry between Eunice High and Jennings continues this week as the Bulldogs visit Bobcat Field. “Anytime you get the Cats and the Dogs together it is a battle, “ Eunice head coach Andre Vige said. “Ever since 1982 that has become our most known rivalry.

Blue Jays down Warriors

The St. Edmund Blue Jays opened the season with a convincing 35-8 win over the Oakdale Warriors. “It is great to win the season opener,” St. Edmund James Shiver. “We had a great night on offense and the defense played lights’ out.