Sports

UL Lafayette extends Napier’s contract

Louisiana Athletics and head football coach Billy Napier have announced a two-year extension of the second-year coach’s contract with the University, Director of Athletics Bryan Maggard announced on Thursday.

Blue Jays defeat Lady Demons

The Lady Jays used a balanced scoring offense as St. Edmund grabbed a 54-39 non-district win over the Mamou Lady Demons. St. Edmund opened with a 12-7 first quarter lead, aided by six points by Savannah DeVillier and a bucket each from Rebecca Benoit, Mary Beth Lafleur and Tanzy Miller. B.

Bengals end year with sweep in Arkansas

If the end of the 2019 portion of the season is any indication, LSU Eunice women’s basketball will ring in the new year with a bang after taking down North Arkansas College in a weekend doubleheader at the HPRE Center.

Bobcats fall in Northwest's Holiday tourney

PRAIRIE RONDE – Ville Platte exploded for 36 points in the third period to break open a close game as the Bulldogs rolled to a 80-61 win over the Eunice Bobcats in Northwest High’s Holiday tournament.

Lady Jays grab win over VC

ABBEVILLE – It was a low-scoring game that worked in the Lady Jays’ favor as St. Edmund earned a 39-32 road win over Vermilion Catholic. With the win, St. Ed’s (5-7) broke a three-game losing streak and will entertain Mamou (5-8) on Monday.

Lady Cats roll, Bobcats fall in parish tourney

LEBEAU – The Lady Bobcats used a balanced offense and a stingy defense as Eunice rolled to a 58-32 win over Port Barre to open the St. Landry Parish basketball tournament held at North Central High School. Eunice opened with a 7-2 run, aided by four points from Shanyia Toussaint.

5-1A All-District team released

Catholic High of Pointe Coupee advanced to the Division IV state championship game and the Hornets captured top honors in District 5-1A. The Hornets went 5-0 in district to slip past Opelousas Catholic and St. Edmund for the title. No. 7 Catholic–PC opened the playoffs with a 28-7 win over No.

Parish tournament starts today

LEBEAU – The annual St. Landry Parish basketball tournament tips off today at North Central. The No. 2 seed Northwest Raiders face No. 7 Port Barre Red Devils at 2:30 p.m. The No. 4 Eunice Lady Bobcats will take on No. 6 Port Barre at 4 p.m.

Marcantel to play in All-Star game

ALEXANDRIA – The star and his coach will be together one last time on the football field at the second-annual Louisiana Gridiron Football All-Star Game. Well not exactly together – as Blue Jay senior Peyton Marcantel was selected to play for the Red team and St.

Rivals Blue Jays, Basile split games

St. Edmund and Basile split games Tuesday as the two rivals faced off in non-district battles. SEH 66, Basile 52 In the boys action, the St. Edmund Blue Jays exploded for 21 points in the first quarter as St. Ed’s earned a 66-42 win.