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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Bulldogs down Albany

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)

Lady Bobcats’ season ends

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)

St. Ed’s shines in tennis regionals

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.