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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.
Eunice High’s Alexis Ortego blasts a three-run home run against Eleanor McMain.

Eunice High’s Alexis Ortego blasts a three-run home run against Eleanor McMain.

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Lady Cats grab playoff win

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The Lady Bobcats advanced to the second round of the Class 4-A softball playoffs as Eunice cruised to a 18-0 win over No. 26 Eleanor McMain. The last playoff win for the Lady Cats was in 2009 when EHS grabbed a 4-0 victory over Pearl River before falling in a 1-0 heartbreaker to Sam Houston. No.
St. Edmund’s Anna Chapman hit a two-run home run against Cedar Creek.

St. Edmund’s Anna Chapman hit a two-run home run against Cedar Creek.

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Lady Jays fall to Cedar Creek

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 22, 2021
RUSTON – The No. 11 Lady Jays saw their season end at No. 6 Cedar Creek as the Lady Cougars earned a 9-2 regional round win over St. Edmund. Cedar Creek won Division IV titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as 1995 and 1992.
Eunice High’s Dru Phillips puts down a bunt against North Vermilion. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Eunice High’s Dru Phillips puts down a bunt against North Vermilion. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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North Vermilion sweeps Bobcats

Tom Dodge Sports Editor
Thursday, April 22, 2021
In a key District 4-4A showdown, North Vermilion grabbed a two-game sweep over the Bobcats. On Sunday, the Bobcats battled, but North Vermilion rallied for an 11-4 victory. The Patriots scored in the first inning when Patin singled and crossed home plate on a double by Leblanc.

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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.

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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.