Sports

Concussions once seemed like a phantom injury’

Back when Eric Hill played linebacker for LSU and in the NFL, every tackler had the same mindset: “You kill the head, you kill the body.” Hill, who retired from football in 2000, remembers coaches at every level telling him to use his helmet as a weapon.

Childhood legends leave memories

I have been a baseball fan since childhood – mainly because of my grandparents who became Braves fans when the team moved to Atlanta in 1966. This past week, two of my childhood baseball heroes passed away – Hank Aaron and Don Sutton.

Bobcats clip Teurlings, 53-45

Eunice held a 13-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and held off a late Teurlings Catholic run as the Bobcats grabbed a 53-45 win over the Rebels. The game was a battle early on as Teurlings jumped out to a 6-3 lead over EHS.

Lady Jays down North Central

LEBEAU – For the first time since 2013, the Lady Jays defeated perenial district power North Central as the Lady Jays grabbed a 41-36 victory. In 2013, the Lady Jays earned a 41-36 win over the Lady Hurricanes. St.

Class 4-A All-State list released

The Carencro Golden Bears and the St. Thomas More Cougars both had seasons to remember, as both won LHSAA titles last month. Not surprising then that the two programs dominate the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's Class 4A all-state football team.

Concussions may be common among high school football players

“I couldn’t move my legs.” Lance Garafola lay on the turf of a high school football field wondering what had happened and where the feeling in his lower body had gone. The crowd and both sidelines fell silent as trainers rushed onto the field. Garafola was a sophomore at St.

Opelousas General Health System Foundation golf tournament scheduled

Tracey Antee, OGHS Foundation director, has announced that the 15th Annual OGHS Foundation Golf Tournament is open for registration. The tournament is scheduled for March 29 at Farm D’Allie Golf Club in Carencro. The shotgun start begins at noon.

Rayne downs Lady Cats

The Lady Cats kept the game close until halftime, but Rayne controlled the second half as the Lady Wolves cruised to a 49-21 District 4-4A win over Eunice.

Lady Jays grab win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – St. Edmund opened with a 21-10 surge as the Lady Jays rolled to a 54-30 win over rival Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. Mary Beth Lafleur drained four treys in the first quarter as Savannah DeVillier and Rebecca Benoit both scored four points.

Lady Jays grab win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – St. Edmund opened with a 21-10 surge as the Lady Jays rolled to a 54-30 win over rival Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. Mary Beth Lafleur drained four treys in the first quarter as Savannah DeVillier and Rebecca Benoit both scored four points.