Sports

Church Point Bears in action against the Knights. Photo by Chuck Sexton.

Bears pound Knights, advance in playoffs

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

By Chris Quebedeaux Crowley Post-Signal CHURCH POINT – North Webster’s hopes of a first-round upset over No. 10 Church Point looked more than possible on the Knights’ opening drive Friday evening.

The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 62-18 over Lincoln Prep Friday evening. Pictured are Nathan Driggs, running back and kicker; and Wyatt Dubois, wide receiver and safety. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Blue Jays open playoffs with 62-18 rout of Lincoln Prep

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor EUNICE – St. Edmund didn’t waste any time asserting itself in its playoff opener Friday night, overwhelming Lincoln Prep 62–18 at Blue Jay Field in a game dominated by explosive runs, efficient passing and a relentless second-half surge that buried the Panthers.

LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Beauregard Parish

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating that occurred on Nov. 15 in Beauregard Parish. The body of John F. Lowe, 58, of Deridder, was recovered from Bundick Lake around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Agents were alerted at approximately 3 a.m.

Myra Miller

Host a memorable Thanksgiving

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end of November.

Eunice High’s quarterback Montana Brown goes for the ball to make yardage against Washington-Marion Friday evening. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Bobcats outlast Washington-Marion to set up playoff rematch with DeRidder

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor For two quarters, it was rocky. With playoff seeding in the balance, the Eunice Bobcats perhaps underestimated the Washington-Marion Chargin’ Indians in District 3-4A play and their regular season finale.

St. Ed’s Blue Jay running back Cooper Berzas carries the ball for yardage against Westminster last Friday evening. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Blue Jays fall short in District title bid against Westminster

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor OPELOUSAS — For three quarters, St. Edmund battled like a team determined to take home a district championship. But in the end, the Blue Jays couldn’t overcome an early hole, falling 37-22 in the regular-season finale Friday night. The loss cost the No.

Myra Miller

Pros and cons of students working

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Adolescence is marked by various changes, including teenagers’ desire to be more independent.

ELTL Team Pitre in lead at week 10

Claudette Olivier

Friday, November 7, 2025

The 10th week of the fall season of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended with Team Simoneaux winning 18 points against their opponents Team Pitre having won 10 points.

EMTL Team Pitre takes the lead in week 11

Claudette Olivier

Friday, November 7, 2025

The EMTL (Eunice Men’s Tennis League) completed its 11th week of the fall season with Team Pitre winning 7-6 over their opponents Team Moosa, and in the late match, Team Ashford won 10 to 4 over Team D’Aubin.

Football playoff brackets released today

Claudette Olivier

Friday, November 7, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor With Week 10 wrapped, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association is expected to drop its playoff brackets today. Heading into the final week of the regular season both the St.