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COVID-19 threat halts prep sports

Friday, March 13th, 2020 is a date the high school athletes will always remember when Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a 30 day suspension of schools, school activities and facilities.

Lady Jays cruise to 13-0 win over Welsh

If it was the final softball game of the 2020 season, the St. Edmund Lady Jays went out with an impressive 13-0 mercy-rule win over Welsh. With Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and the LHSAA halting spring sports until at least April 14, St.

Lady Cats grab win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES – After falling 14-0 to North Vermilion to begin District 4-4A play, the Lady Bobcats responded with a 15-0 mercy-rule victory over LaGrange. Eunice (4-5, 1-1) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning as the first four batters walked.

Lady Jays roll past LaGrange

LAKE CHARLES – The Lady Jays improved to 11-1 on the season as St. Edmund cruised to a 16-0 mercy-rule victory over LaGrange. Lady Jay pitcher Karleigh Soileau struck out 13 batters and scattered two hits over the five-inning contest. St.

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.