Sports

Bobcats clip Jennings, 19-7

Over the years, the Eunice – Jennings rivalry has had its share of close games in the annual dog and cat fight. This year was no different as the No. 9 Bobcats grabbed a 19-7 win over the Bulldogs.

Jays visit Bunkie for clash with Panthers

The Blue Jays started off the James Shiver era with a 32-18 win over Vinton. “We had some penalties (13-101 yards) and we made some mistakes (three intecceptions and three fumbles),” Shiver said. “But we won thegame.” St.

Bobcats set to battle Bulldogs

It was an impressive start to the season as No. 9 Eunice exploded 42 points in the fourth quarter and cruised to a 73-34 win over the Northwest Raiders. “We were down by nine points at one time,” Eunice head coach Paul Trosclair said. “We know four quarters is a long time and we just kept battling.

Charles Drew athletics remembered

It has been 50 years since the Purple Cobras played sports at Charles Drew High School. Those days may be long gone, but they are not forgotten by those who loved their school. In the early 1900s, the only means of education that black children received was through homes and churches.

Blue Jays rally for win over Vinton

VINTON – St. Edmund exploded for 26 unanswered points in the second half as the Blue Jays opened the season with a 32-18 win Friday over the Vinton Lions. “We hurt ourselves just about every way possible in the first half,” St. Ed’s head coach James Shiver said.

Wildlife & Fisheries office in Lafayette christened

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries christened its Lafayette Regional Office Complex on Tuesday in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Bobcats run past Raiders

PRAIRIE RONDE – What a way to start the season for the reigning Class 3-A state champions. Trailing 34-31 heading into the fourth quarter Thursday, the Bobcats exploded for 42 points and cruised to a school record 73-34 win over former district rival Northwest.

Blue Jays visit 2-A Vinton

This week it counts. After a scrimmage against Pine Prairie and a jamboree contest against Vermilion Catholic, St. Edmund begins the regular season at Vinton Friday night. First-year head coach James Shiver is excited about seeing what the Blue Jays can do against the Class 2-A Lions.

Bobcats open season at Raiders

After facing Iota in the jamboree, Eunice now takes on another former district foe today as the Bobcats travel to Northwest. Eunice scored with nine seconds remaining to earn a 14-7 win over Iota in the Joe Nagata Memorial jamboree held at Bobcat Stadium.

Bobcats clip Bulldogs, 14-7

Trailing 7-6 with 5:07 left the game, Eunice drove 99 yards and scored with six seconds left to grab a 14-7 win over Iota in the Joe Nagata Memorial Jamboree held at Bobcat Stadium.