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Bobcats run past Wildcats, 33-7

After a two-hour weather delay, Eunice High cruised to a 33-7 homecoming win over the Abbeville Wildcats. On the first play of the game, Bobcat quarterback Simeon Ardoin hit a wide open Traelyn Cooper for a 55-yard play to move to the AHS 10.

Public’s help sought to report skunk sightings

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is asking for the public’s help as it seeks to gather information on the eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius ). There has been no confirmed sighting of this species, once common in Louisiana, in more than 30 years.

Blue Jays face 2-2 Bulldogs

St. Edmund ends its non-district part of the season Friday when the Blue Jays entertain the Ville Platte Bulldogs. “It is important for us to enter district on a high note with a win,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said. Ville Platte (2-2) earned a 53-12 win over North Central.

Bobcats celebrate homecoming

After seven turnovers in a 28-15 loss to Breaux Bridge, Eunice High head coach Paul Trosclair said there wasn’t much need to watch the film. “I’m not sure that a whole lot of learning should take place,” he said.

Tigers stun No. 6 Bobcats

In a battle of unbeaten teams, the team that makes the least mistakes usually wins. Breaux Bridge took advantage of seven Bobcat turnover as the Tigers grabbed a 28-15 win Friday night over No. 6 Eunice. “You can’t win when you have seven turnovers,” Eunice head coach Paul Trosclair said.

Blue Jays soar past Bears

The St. Edmund offense rolled up 396 yards while the defense recorded a shut out Thursday night in the Blue Jays’ 47-0 win over Highland Baptist. “We did a good job running the ball,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said. “We are moving in the right direction.

Bobcats brace for Breaux Bridge

The undefeated Bobcats face their biggest test so far this season when the Breaux Bridge Tigers come to town Friday night. No. 6 Eunice (3-0) has earned wins over Northwest (73-34), Jennings (19-7) and Ville Platte (47-6).

Jays look for win over Bears

After back-to-back losses, the Blue Jays are hoping to rebound at home today as St. Edmund faces Highland Baptist. The Blue Jays began the season with a 32-18 win over Vinton, but St. Ed’s then dropped games to Bunkie (14-9) and Avoyelles (36-7).

Mustangs run past Blue Jays

St. Edmund head coach James Shiver knew what his Blue Jays were up against Friday night as Avoyelles came to visit. The Mustangs stampeded through the St. Ed defense for 410 yards on 62 plays as Avoyelles grabbed a 36-7 win over the Blue Jays.

Bobcats down Bulldogs

By Sylis Manuel Ville Platte Gazette VILLE PLATTE – Eunice High grounded out 350 yards of rushing that resulted in the Bobcats taking a commanding 47-6 victory over the Ville Platte Bulldogs Friday night.