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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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Bulldogs down Albany

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 29, 2021
IOTA – The Bulldogs exploded for four runs in the first inning as No. 4 Iota opened the playoffs Monday with a 8-3 win over No. 29 Albany. Gavin Leblanc and Tyler Lejeune both walked and scored when Dawson Wallace reached on an error. Wallace would later score on a wild pitch as Iota led 3-0.
Eunice catcher Mckenzie Guillory tags out Belle Chasse base runner Olivia Clark. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Eunice catcher Mckenzie Guillory tags out Belle Chasse base runner Olivia Clark. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Lady Bobcats’ season ends

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Belle Chasse jumped out to an early lead and then ended the Lady Bobcats season as the Lady Cardinals rolled to a 21-7 win over Eunice in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs.
Three St. Edmund girls doubles teams qualified for the state tennis championships to be held in Monroe. From left, are Julia Zaunbrecher, Anna Fruge, Greta Miller, Savannah DeVillier, Tanzy Miller and Allie Lantz. Not shown is Susannah Summerlin who qualified in girls singles. (Submitted Photo)

Three St. Edmund girls doubles teams qualified for the state tennis championships to be held in Monroe. From left, are Julia Zaunbrecher, Anna Fruge, Greta Miller, Savannah DeVillier, Tanzy Miller and Allie Lantz. Not shown is Susannah Summerlin who qualified in girls singles. (Submitted Photo)

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St. Ed’s shines in tennis regionals

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Sunday, April 25, 2021
VIDALIA – Nine St. Edmund tennis players advanced out of regionals to compete at the state tournament in Monroe. Savannah DeVillier and Greta Miller earned a 6-0, 6-2 win over Westminster Christian Academy’s Aniyah Florence and Gabrielle Scott.
LSU Eunice’s Karli Fontenot connects for a home run against BRCC. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

LSU Eunice’s Karli Fontenot connects for a home run against BRCC. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Lady Bengals sweep BRCC

News Staff
Sunday, April 25, 2021
LSU Eunice blasted five home runs to help propel the Bengals to a doubleheader sweep of Baton Rouge Community College on Thursday. The Bengals (31-19) are ranked ninth nationally in home runs with 55 on the season.
The St. Edmund baseball seniors were honored before Thursday’s game. From left, are Remi Guillory, Henry Brown, Wesley Driggs, Gus Brown and T.J. Deshotel. Senior Branden Albarado was not able to attend the ceremony. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

The St. Edmund baseball seniors were honored before Thursday’s game. From left, are Remi Guillory, Henry Brown, Wesley Driggs, Gus Brown and T.J. Deshotel. Senior Branden Albarado was not able to attend the ceremony. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Blue Jays celebrate Senior Night

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Sunday, April 25, 2021
St. Edmund finished District 5-1A play undefeated as the Blue Jays cruised to a 10-0 win over Westminster Christian Academy on senior night Thursday. Seniors honored in a pregame ceremony were Remi Guillory, Henry Brown, Wesley Drigg, Gus Brown and T.J. Deshotel.

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Bobcats grab key victories

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Sunday, April 25, 2021
The Eunice Bobcats finished the final week of the regular season with a win over Church Point and a double header District 4-4A sweep overLa-Grange. With the wins, Eunice High head baseball coach Scott Phillips passed the 600-win mark in his career.

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Margaret adds to lead

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Sunday, April 25, 2021
After missing a week of play because of rain, Team Margaret added to its Eunice Ladies Tennis League lead with a 12-8 win over Team Phyllis. Team Margaret holds a 126-106 advantage heading into the final week of competition.