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Sarah Duplechain – St. Edmund volleyball

Blue Jays visit Avoyelles

St. Edmund opens the season with three straight roads games, a tough test for the Blue Jays. “It is exciting that we will get to play this season,” second-year head coach James Shiver said. “As a team we have set a goal to compete for a district championship,” he said.

Bobcats face Bulldogs in opener

After seeing their season delayed a month, the Bobcats will entertain the Ville Platte Bulldogs Friday night. “The guys are very excited,” EHS head coach Andre Vige said. “They are anxious but they are ready for Fridy night.

EVANGELINE DOWNS AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE SEASON BEGINS THURSDAY

THE SEASON WILL FEATURE 39 NIGHTS SCHEDULED THROUGH DECEMBER 19 OPELOUSAS – American Quarter Horse racing returns to Evangeline Downs on Thursday, October 1. The 39-day season will include 10 racing days that had been scheduled for the Fair Grounds in New Orleans.

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Gracie Savoy - St. Edmund volleyball

Lady Jays fall in battle with OHS

The Lady Jays put forth a valiant effort, but the visiting Opelousas Lady Tigers earned a 3-0 sweep Thursday over St. Edmund in volleyball action. In the opening set, St. Ed’s jumped out to a 6-1 lead, sparked by two timely hits by Sarah Duplechain and strong serves by Savannah DeVillier.

Fall discounts offered at state parks for overnight stays

Louisiana State Parks are offering multiple discounts on overnight stays to encourage outdoor travel in the cooler months. Many campers say the mild Louisiana winter is their favorite time of year to hike the trails or fish when bass are biting, but the mosquitos are not.

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Ann Marie Dubois - St. Edmund volleyball

Lady Cats rally past Lady Jays

It was a battle to the final serve as Eunice rallied from a 0-2 deficit to grab a 3-2 win over St. Edmund. The Lady Jays jumped out to a 7-2 advantage in the first set, aided by two hits by Hannah Benoit, a kill by Rebecca Benoit and several Lady Cat miscues.

Scrimmages kick off season

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The area football teams will participate in scrimmages this week as a preview and preparation for the season. Eunice High's scrimmage at Kaplan was moved from Thursday to 5:30 p.m. Friday because of the stormy weather.