Sports

Eagles down Blue Jays, 9-0

Even with the 9-0 shutout loss to Vermilion Catholic in the seventh annual Joe Nagata Memorial jamboree first year St. Edmund head coach James Shiver still saw plenty of positive things to build on heading into the season opener against Vinton.

Area jamborees kick off season

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The high school jamborees around the area tomorrow means the games that count start next week. The seventh annual Joe Nagata Memorial jamboree will be held at St. Edmund. Opelousas Catholic will take on Ascension Episcopal at 6 p.m. St.

Alumni tourney crowns champions

The 13th annual Eunice High Alumni Tournament avoided a rain out and crowned three champions. In the Rookie League semifinals, Class of 2017 downed the Class of 2012 (12-7), while the Class of 2013 slipped past the Class of 2016 (10-9).

Scrimmages kick off football season

The high school football season moves one step closer today with several scrimmages around the area. Eunice High will hold a three-team scrimmage set to begin at 5:30 p.m. The Bobcats will face Kaplan and Catholic of New Iberia.

Bulldogs look to repeat as district champs

IOTA – Last year, the Bulldogs had its best season since winning the state championship in 1999. Iota finished 13-1 overall, won the District 5-3A title and advanced to the semifinals. The Bulldogs entered the state playoffs last season, opening with a 49-0 win over Kipp Renaisance.

Basile looking to compete in district

BASILE – There are only five seniors on the Bearcats football team this season, but Basile head coach Kevin Bertrand believes that group can help lead the way to a District 4-1A championship.

Bears hungry for District 5-3A title

CHURCH POINT –When you face all four teams that advanced to the Class 3-A state semifinals, you know you had a tough schedule.

Starks, Bengals ready for second season

As LSU Eunice enters its second season of mens basketball, Bengal head coach Byron Starks is excited about the possibilites. “I feel like the first year was a good year,” Starks said. “We are looking for to an even better season this second year.

Collins named LSUE softball coach

LSU Eunice has named Meghan Collins as the third head softball coach in program history, athletic director Jeff Willis announced on Tuesday. Collins' hiring is pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors.

Gonzales ready for the challenge

It’s 690 miles to Lubbuck, Texas. No, that’s not where new LSU Eunice womens basketball head coach Jamie Gonzales is from – it’s where he wants the Lady Bengals to play in the NJCAA Div. I national tournament. “I realistically think we can reach the national tournament,” he said.