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Lady Cat trio named to All-District list

Three Lady Bobcats were selected to the 2020 Division III – District 2 All-District Team. Eunice High’s Gabbie Mitchell was named to the first team, while Sophie Vidrine and Rylea Gradney were placed on honorable mention list.

Guillory signs with Xavier softball

Eunice High catcher McKenzie Guillory will see her softball career continue as the senior signed a national letter of intent Thursday to play softball at Xavier University of New Orleans. The daughter of Damond Bushnell and Lori Bellard-Bushnell, Guillory is thrilled to sign with a college program.

Thistlethwaite heirs continue LDWF accord to use land at Thistlethwaite WMA

For almost 55 years, Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in St. Landry Parish has provided the public an outstanding venue to hunt, observe numerous species of birds and enjoy the best of Louisiana’s Sportsman’s Paradise.

No. 2 Karr ends Bobcats’ season

No. 2 Karr proved to be worthy of its ranking as the Cougars rolled to a 40-7 win over No. 10 Eunice in the Class 3-A quarterfinals. “Our guys were not intimidated,” Eunice head coach Andre Vige said. “We were ready for the match-up – but a play here and a play there really changed the outcome.

Bobcats brace for No. 2 Karr in quarterfinals battle

David versus Goliath. That is how Eunice head coach Andre Vige explained Friday’s Class 4-A showdown against No. 2 Edna Karr. “Our guys know the challenge that is ahead of them,” Vige said. “We have played in big games but we haven’t faced this giant before.

Blue Jays earns sweep

CROWLEY – It was a sweep for St. Edmund basketball Monday as the Jays grabbed a pair of win over Notre Dame. The Lady Jays trailed St. Edmund’s Rebecca Benoit hit a bucket at the buzzer as St. Edmund earned a 36-34 win over the Lady Pioneers.

Bobcats advance to quarterfinals

BELLE CHASSE – The No. 10 Bobcats advanced to the quarterfinals for the second time in three years as Eunice rolled to a 35-0 win over No. 26 Belle Chasse. Eunice (6-2) will play host to No 2 Edna Karr 6-1), 70-19 winners over No. 15 Istrouma.

Blue Jays looking to build foundation

In Nick Trosclair’s first season as the Blue Jays’ head basketball coach, St. Edmund finished 12-12 overall, 3-2 in District 5-1A. “Last year there wasn’t a lot of expectations,” Trosclair said. “They hadn’t won many games prior to last season.

Lady Jays grab win over Elton

ELTON – The Lady Jays jumped out to a 12-5 first quarter lead Thursday night as St. Edmund grabbed a 52-40 win over Elton. Mary Beth Lafleur drilled two treys, Greta Miller added two buckets and Savannah DeVillier hit tow free throws to help the Lady Jays’ early lead.

Bobcats visit Belle Chasse for second round of playoffs

It was sweet revenge for the Bobcats as No. 10 Eunice cruised to a 36-0 win over Bastrop to open the Class 4A playoffs. Last season, the Rams grabbed an 8-7 win over Eunice in the second round. “It was big time motivation,” Eunice High head coach Andre Vige said of the rematch against the Rams.