Sports

St. Ed’s closes year at state meet

Eunice Editor
Friday, May 7, 2021
BATON ROUGE – The sports year ended Thursday for several St. Edmund athletes at the Class 1-A state track meet. Kieran Davis finished sixth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 17.52. Clay Miller finished sixth in the javelin competition with a throw of 141-02.
From left, St. Edmund head golf coach Cade Leblanc, Hayden Bertrand, Henry Brown, Jacob Southall, Harry West and Gus Brown.

From left, St. Edmund head golf coach Cade Leblanc, Hayden Bertrand, Henry Brown, Jacob Southall, Harry West and Gus Brown.

Blue Jays earn golf’s state runners-up

Eunice Editor
Friday, May 7, 2021
LAFAYETTE – It was a strong showing for St. Edmund in the Division IV boys’ competition in the LHSAA State Golf Championship as the Blue Jays finished as the state runners-up.
Standing, from left, are Koy Trahan, Taylor Daire, Luke Trahan, Kaleb George, Nic Fontenot, Kieran Davis, Easten Coleman and Alex Fontenot. In front is Gus Brown.

Standing, from left, are Koy Trahan, Taylor Daire, Luke Trahan, Kaleb George, Nic Fontenot, Kieran Davis, Easten Coleman and Alex Fontenot. In front is Gus Brown.

Blue Jays head to state track meet

Eunice Editor
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
NEW IBERIA – St. Edmund qualified in eight events for the state track meet after strong performances at the LHSAA 1-A Region II competition held at New Iberia Senior High. The 1-A state meet will be held Thursday at LSU’s Bernie Moore track complex.
Eunice High’s Braden Rider earned a complete game 2-1 win over North DeSoto in the Class 4-A regional round.

Eunice High’s Braden Rider earned a complete game 2-1 win over North DeSoto in the Class 4-A regional round.

Bobcats, Jays fall in baseball regionals

Eunice Editor
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor STONEWALL – The 2021 season ended in the regional round for Eunice High baseball, but the No. 15 Bobcats did not go away without a fight against No. 2 the Griffins.
Treylon Cooper

Treylon Cooper

Five Bobcats named to 4-4A team

Eunice Editor
Friday, April 30, 2021
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Washington-Marion went through District 4-4A undefeated as Jamaar Moore earned MVP honors and Robert Palmer was named Coach of the Year. The No. 7 Indians (24- 5, 8-0) opened the post season with a 91-48 win over No.
Greta Miller and Savannah DeVillier advanced to the Div. IV state tennis quarterfinals.

Greta Miller and Savannah DeVillier advanced to the Div. IV state tennis quarterfinals.

Lady Jays shine at state

Eunice Editor
Friday, April 30, 2021
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor FORSYTHE – The St. Edmund tennis team sent nine players to the LHSAA state tennis tournament. Greta Miller and Savannah DeVillier opened the playoffs with a 6-2, 6-7, 10-3 win over St. Mary’s Maggie Gilmore and Sheridan Pesnell.
Eunice High catcher Zac Suire, left, talke with Bobcat pitcher Hudson Manuel during a timeout at Monday’s first round playoff gams against Northwood-Shreveport.

Eunice High catcher Zac Suire, left, talke with Bobcat pitcher Hudson Manuel during a timeout at Monday’s first round playoff gams against Northwood-Shreveport.

Bobcats earn walk-off win

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 29, 2021
It was a dramatic way to open the Class 4-A playoffs for the Bobcats. Zach Suire scored when Dylan Guillory drew a bases-loaded walk to lift No. 15 Eunice to a 6-5 win over No. 18 Northwood of Shreveport.
Eunice High’s Ally Ogea and Kelly Sonnier advanced to the second round of the state tennis tournament with a 2-1 win over Caddo Magnet’s Keya Effit and Vivian Vekovius. Ogea and Sonnier then fell 2-0 to Leah Medine and Halie Medine of Woodlawn-Baton Rouge in the Div. II second round. (Submitted Photo)

Eunice High’s Ally Ogea and Kelly Sonnier advanced to the second round of the state tennis tournament with a 2-1 win over Caddo Magnet’s Keya Effit and Vivian Vekovius. Ogea and Sonnier then fell 2-0 to Leah Medine and Halie Medine of Woodlawn-Baton Rouge in the Div. II second round. (Submitted Photo)

Blue Jays visit CHPC Hornets

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Blue Jays will face a familiar foe as St. Edmund opens the Division IV baseball playoffs Friday at Catholic High of Pointe Coupee. No. 5 Catholic High-PC (23-7) will host the best-of-three series that begins at 4 p.m. Friday. The second game is set for 11 a.m.
St. Edmund’s Luke Trahan takes the baton from Easten Coleman. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

St. Edmund’s Luke Trahan takes the baton from Easten Coleman. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Locals shine at district meets

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The St. Edmund track team performed well at the District 5-A meet and will compete in several events at the regionals to be held today at New Iberia Senior High. The Blue Jays and Lady Jays finished as district runners-up behind Westminster Christian Academy.

Moosa leads EMTL

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 29, 2021
With three weeks left in the Eunice Mens Tennis League spring competition, the battle for the final two top spots continues. After nine weeks, Team Moosa leads with 48 points, followed by Team Eckholdt (44), Team Ashford (38) and Team D’Aubin.