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St. Edmund new head football coach Jacob Aguillard, his wife and his three sons.

St. Edmund new head football coach Jacob Aguillard, his wife and his three sons.

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Homecoming with purpose: Aguillard returns to lead St. Edmund into a new era

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor There’s something different about a coach who comes back home—not just to familiar hallways or a recognizable field, but to a place that helped shape his foundation.
St. Edmund Sloane Cart

St. Edmund Sloane Cart

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St. Edmund Lady Jays action

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The long awaited for match finally came and went quickly as the St. Edmund Lady Jays sent the Lady Bearcats home after four innings 17-2. Above is Sloane Cart sliding in at home. (Photo by Amy Myers)
St. Edmund High catcher Peyton Vizena. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

St. Edmund High catcher Peyton Vizena. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Blue Jays split busy stretch with offensive outburst, highlighting week

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Edmund Blue Jays showed flashes of offensive firepower during a three-game stretch, highlighted by a dominant midweek win, but ultimately finished 1-2 against a tough slate that included Sacred Heart and Kaplan. St.
Eunice High pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Cats respond in district play after non-district setback

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Lady Cats showed resilience and offensive firepower this week, bouncing back from a non-district loss to Oakdale with a dominant district victory over Leesville.
St. Edmund Brianna Lopez

St. Edmund Brianna Lopez

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St. Edmund Lady Jays

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The St. Edmund Lady Jays sent home Lake Charles Prep on March 12 after only three innings, winning the game 18-2. Pictured is Brianna Lopez. (Photo by Amy Myers)
Eunice High junior pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High junior pitcher Madelyn Smith. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Cats drop pair despite fight against DeRidder

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice High Lady Cats came up short in two games last week, falling in a heartbreaking walk-off at DeRidder before dropping a home matchup to Cecilia. In Tuesday’s District 3-4A road game, Eunice pushed DeRidder to the final at-bat before suffering an 8-7 loss.
The St. Edmund Blue Jay Baseball team honored a “Championship Legacy” before Thursday’s game, March 12 against Bunkie. The 1996 St. Edmund Blue Jay State Championship Team was introduced and coaches and players that were able to attend gathered on the infield. The team, coached by Scotty Richard, was the fifth of the sixth state titles in program history. The team defeated St. John to win the 1996 title. From left are coaches and players David Comeaux, Thad Richard, Scotty Richard, Nicky Miller, Tim Fonteno

The St. Edmund Blue Jay Baseball team honored a “Championship Legacy” before Thursday’s game, March 12 against Bunkie. The 1996 St. Edmund Blue Jay State Championship Team was introduced and coaches and players that were able to attend gathered on the infield. The team, coached by Scotty Richard, was the fifth of the sixth state titles in program history. The team defeated St. John to win the 1996 title. From left are coaches and players David Comeaux, Thad Richard, Scotty Richard, Nicky Miller, Tim Fonteno

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Blue Jays honor 1996 Title Team, pick up pair of wins

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor St. Edmund celebrated its rich baseball tradition Thursday night at Blue Jay Field, honoring members of the program’s 1996 state championship team prior to first pitch.
ELTL results posted

ELTL results posted

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ELTL Pitre pull ahead in week 4

Myra Miller
Friday, March 13, 2026
The fourth week of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended Tuesday evening with Team Pitre having a score of 18 and Team Simoneaux with a score of 10. On Court 1, Team Pitre’s members Sylvia Fontenot and Sydney Augustine won 6-0, 7-6 against Jamie Kirsch and Kacie West of Team Simoneaux.
EMTL results posted

EMTL results posted

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EMTL Team Moosa in first place

Myra Miller
Friday, March 13, 2026
The Eunice Men’s League (EMTL) is currently in its’ week 3 of the spring season. The latest standing are in. Team Moosa continues their reign at top in first place with 28 points. Team Pitre is right on their heels in second place with 26 points.
A pair of tightly contested games ended in walk-off heartbreak for Eunice teams Tuesday night, as both the Eunice Lady Cats and the Eunice Bobcats fell to DeRidder in dramatic fashion.

A pair of tightly contested games ended in walk-off heartbreak for Eunice teams Tuesday night, as both the Eunice Lady Cats and the Eunice Bobcats fell to DeRidder in dramatic fashion.

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Walk-off losses highlight tough night for Eunice teams

Myra Miller
Friday, March 13, 2026
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor A pair of tightly contested games ended in walk-off heartbreak for Eunice teams Tuesday night, as both the Eunice Lady Cats and the Eunice Bobcats fell to DeRidder in dramatic fashion.