Sports

Jays earn district victories

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Blue Jays opened District 5-1A play with wins over Sacred Heart of Ville Platte and Opelousas Catholic. In the 11-1 romp over the rival Trojans (15- 10, 1-1), Blue Jay pitcher Daven Benoit earned the complete game win as he struck out five, walked one and allowed one earned run in six hits.

Iota advances with 10-2 win

News Staff

Thursday, April 22, 2021

IOTA – The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and Iota exploded for six runs in the third inning as they rolled to a 10-2 win over Jennings in the first round of the Class 3-A softball playoffs.

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Bobcats retire Burson’s jersey

News Staff

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Eunice High baseball program held a ceremony Sunday to retire long-time assistant coach John Burson’s jersey. From left, are Willie Burson, John Burson, Sandifer Burson and Brian Snorgrass.

Kieran Davis: First Team All – District 5-1A

Five Blue Jays land on 5-1A team

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Sunday, April 18, 2021

District 5-1A play was controlled by North Central and the Hurricanes also dominated the All-District list. The top-seed in Class 1-A playoffs, the Hurricanes advanced to the state semifinals with wins over Sicily Island (94-25) and Tensas (79- 34) before falling to No. 4 Arcadia, 46-38.

The Eunice High Lady Bobcats celebrate the 2021 District 4-4A softball co-championship. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Lady Bobcats, SEH open playoffs

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Eunice Lady Bobcats enter the Class 4-A playoffs celebrating a 21-5 overall record and co-District 4-4A championship. First-year head coach Trenon Trosclair said he is thrilled that the Lady Cats performed so well this season. “I am very proud of them,” Trosclair said.

LSUE’s Jonathan Cisse

Cisse signs with Northwestern

News Staff

Sunday, April 18, 2021

After a prolific career at LSU Eunice, Jonathan Cisse signed on Wednesday with Northwestern State. It is the first day of the spring signing period for the NCAA. Cisse becomes the first LSU Eunice men's basketball player to sign a scholarship with a Division I program.

LSUA Economic Dashboard reports employment strong

News Staff

Sunday, April 18, 2021

ALEXANDRIA — The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business released its April 2021 issue of the CENLA Economic Dashboard. “Central Louisiana’s economy is doing well in terms of employment, housing, and travel,” said Dr. Randall Dupont, Dean of the LSUA College of Business.

From left, the St. Edmund seniors are Hannah Benoit, Sarah Duplechain, Rebecca Benoit, head coach Lacey LaGrange, Anna Belle Fontenot, Mary Beth Lafleur, Rebecca Benoit and Jacey Cobb. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Lady Jays cruise on Senior Day

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Lady Jays celebrated Senior Day as St. Edmund cruised to a 15-1 win over the Crowley Ladies. The Lady Jays broke a five-game losing streak with the victory and St. Ed’s concludes the regular season today at Westlake. St. Edmund (14-7) is presently No.

Eunice High’s Sophie Vidrine, left, and McKenzie Guillory celebrate after Vidrine’s home run against Washington-Marion. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Lady Cats grab share of District 4-4A title

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Lady Bobcats were named District 4-4A cochampions as Eunice rolled to an 11-1 win over Washington-Marion. Eunice (21-5, 7-1) split games with North Vermilion in the battle for the district championship. It was the first district title for the Lady Cats since 2012. Eunice is No.

SEH, Vikings tie on courts

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 15, 2021

St. Edmund and Avoyelles Public Charter battled to a 3-3 tie in Monday’s tennis action. The Lady Vikings swept girls singles, while St. Edmund won on three-of-four girls doubles courts. Jordan Dunbar earned a 6-2 win over Lady Jay Susannah Summerlin. Rylie Balius grabbed a 8-1 win over St.