Sports

One step closer to the season

The high school football season is one step closer as the local teams will scrimmage this week. Eunice will take on Kaplan at 5:30 p.m. today. “The next two weeks will be big for us to find out how we have progressed with the new faces we have,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said.

EHS alumni tourney returns after year off

After the 2020 tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 15th annual Eunice High Alumni Association softball tournament will be held this upcoming weekend. “It is great that we can return this year,” tournament committee member Tara LeBlanc said.

Bears ready for district repeat

CHURCH POINT – After back-to-back district titles and a historic run to the Class 3-A state semifinals, the Bears could have another strong football season. Church Point head coach John Craig Arceneaux said their history doesn’t carry much weight heading in this season season.

Bulldogs look to battle for 5-3A title

IOTA – The Bulldogs struggled to a 3-4 finish last season and Bulldog head football coach Josh Andrus is looking forward to starting a new campaign. The 2020 season was delayed until October and was limited to eight regular season games by the LHSAA due to the pandemic.

Basile looks to battle for 4-1A title

BASILE – Bearcat head coach Kevin Bertrand is hoping this season begins uneventul after the 2020 season that was full of challenges for the Bearcats and District 4-1A. It started when The LHSAA decided to not allow spring pratice due to COVID-19 then halted scrimmages and jamborees.

Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake

Based on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommendation, the St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to manage aquatic vegetation. The southern control structure gates will open on Aug. 2.

Sherburne shooting ranges closed

All Sherburne Wildlife Management Area shooting ranges are closed until further notice as renovation work continues, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. LDWF anticipates approximately three weeks until construction will be complete.

Jays, Hornets expect to lead District 5-1A battle

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In his first two seasons at St. Edmund, the Blue Jays finished third and then second in District 5-1A play. St. Ed’s head coach James Shiver is hopeful his team can compete for the title this season. “This one of the toughest districts in Class 1-A,” Shiver said.

St. Ed's Coleman signs with Corsairs

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor His dream to play college football will take him 1,648 miles from home. St. Edmund’s Easten Coleman signed his national letter of intent Tuesday to play with the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth Corsairs. “I am looking forward to a new experience,” Coleman said.

Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake

Based on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommendation, the St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to manage aquatic vegetation. The southern control structure gates will open on Aug. 2.