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Blue Jays edge Mamou, 8-6

It was a close battle until the end as St. Edmund grabbed an 8-6 win over Mamou. The Green Demons threatened early when Kayden Serie singled but could not advance. St. Edmund then scored two runs in the bottom of the first, begun when Peyton Marcantel singled and Daven Benoit was hit by a pitch.

Eunice sweeps Invitational

The Bobcats and Lady Cats both won to sweep the 2020 Eunice Invitational season opening track meet. The Lady Cats won the meet scoring 189 points, followed by Iota (106), Crowley (97), Jennings (40), Opelousas Catholic (20) and Mamou (2). Lachelle Edwards won the triple jump with a leap of 29-6 1/2.

Lady Jays roll in shut-out win

ST. MARTINVILLE – The Lady Jays stayed perfect on the season as St. Edmund rolled to a 13-0 mercy-rule win over St. Martinville. The Lady Jays (6-0) scored a run in the top of the second when Kennedy Ardoin drew a two-out walk and crossed home plate on a hit by Harlie Guillory. St.

Bobcats split games in tourney

LAKE CHARLES – The Bobcats split a double-header in the Westlake tournament as Eunice won 18-3 against Merryville but fell short against DeQuincy, 8-7.

Lady Cats grab wins

OAKDALE – The Lady Bobcats grabbed two wins in the Oakdale tournament to improve 2-2 on the early softball season. After an 11-5 loss to Pitkin to open the tournament, the Lady Cats regrouped for wins over South Beauregard and South Cameron.

Lady Jays remain perfect

OAKDALE – The Lady Jays improved to 5-0 on the season as St. Edmund grabbed three wins over the weekend at the Oakdale softball tournament. St. Edmund opened the Lady Warrior tournament with a hard-fought 12-10 victory over South Beauregard.

Vikings end Blue Jays’ season

OPELOUSAS – St. Edmund put up a vallient effort but the undersized and out-manned Blue Jay squad wore down against the Vikings as Opelousas Catholic earned a 83-49 win in the opening round of the LHSAA Division IV boys basketball playoffs. The game started well for the Blue Jays as St.

Lady Jays run past Port Barre

PORT BARRE – St. Edmund exploded for four runs in the top of the sixth inning as the Lady Jays grabbed a 6-3 road win Thursday over the Port Barre Lady Devils. Lady Jay lead-off batter Jaedyn Soileau walked to begin the game, stole second and scored on a throwing error to give St. Edmund a 1-0 lead.

Bobcats down Jennings in opener

After the Cajun Prairie Mardi Gras celebration quieted down Tuesday, baseball action took center stage as the Eunice Bobcats began the season with a 9-5 win over the Jennings Bulldogs.

Lady Jays cruise past Oakdale, 21-6

The Lady Jays opened the 2020 softball season in fine fashion Monday as St. Edmund cruised to a 21-6 mercy-rule win over the Oakdale Lady Warriors. After Lady Jay starting pitcher Karleigh Soileau struck out the side to begin the game, the St.