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St. Edmund’s Nathan Driggs, No. 4, running back and kicker, makes the first touchdown of the evening during last Friday’s over time win of 52-50 over Catholic-Pointe Coupee. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund’s Nathan Driggs, No. 4, running back and kicker, makes the first touchdown of the evening during last Friday’s over time win of 52-50 over Catholic-Pointe Coupee. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Blue Jays outlast Catholic-PC in overtime thriller, stay alive in district race

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor In a game that had everything from long touchdown runs to late heroics, the St. Edmund Blue Jays outlasted Catholic-Pointe Coupee 52-50 in overtime Friday night at Blue Jay Field.
The EMTL (Eunice Men’s Tennis League) completed its week nine of the fall season with Team Moosa winning 9-5 over their opponents Team D’Aubin and in the other match Team Pitre won 10-3 over Team Ashford.

The EMTL (Eunice Men’s Tennis League) completed its week nine of the fall season with Team Moosa winning 9-5 over their opponents Team D’Aubin and in the other match Team Pitre won 10-3 over Team Ashford.

EMTL Team Pitre in lead on week 9

Myra Miller
Friday, October 24, 2025
The EMTL (Eunice Men’s Tennis League) completed its week nine of the fall season with Team Moosa winning 9-5 over their opponents Team D’Aubin and in the other match Team Pitre won 10-3 over Team Ashford. On Court 1, Team Moosa’s members Chris Ardoin and Eric May won by forfeit.
St. Edmund celebrated its Senior Volleyball players before the start of their game against Opelousas Catholic Wednesday.

St. Edmund celebrated its Senior Volleyball players before the start of their game against Opelousas Catholic Wednesday.

St. Edmund Senior Volleyball Night

Myra Miller
Friday, October 24, 2025
St. Edmund celebrated its Senior Volleyball players before the start of their game against Opelousas Catholic Wednesday. From left, are Ava Smith, Caroline Lavergne, Laura Kate Miller, Seyda Deshotel and Stella Summerlin. (Photo by Amy Myers)
Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas

Ron Thomas: From Bobcats Greatness to a Life of Service and Leadership

Myra Miller
Friday, October 24, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor When you talk about Eunice High legends, the conversation doesn’t go far before someone mentions the name Ron Christopher Thomas — a name that still echoes through the halls and fields where Bobcat pride runs deep.
A past Eunice High Bobcat game at home field against Erath. The game was on Sept. 19. (Photo by Dwight Jodonl)

A past Eunice High Bobcat game at home field against Erath. The game was on Sept. 19. (Photo by Dwight Jodonl)

Bobcats build confidence, prep for Iowa and potential move down to Class 3A

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor After last Friday’s 38-0 win over the Lagrange Gators, the Eunice Bobcat football team got a much-need proof that their efforts throughout the 2025 season aren’t fruitless.
St. Ed’s Wyatt Dubois stiff arms a Sacred Heart defender on the way to scoring a touchdown in last Friday’s 58-36 win over the Trojans in district play. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

St. Ed’s Wyatt Dubois stiff arms a Sacred Heart defender on the way to scoring a touchdown in last Friday’s 58-36 win over the Trojans in district play. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

Blue Jays soar past Sacred Heart, 58-36, behind explosive offense

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Edmund Blue Jays continued their impressive district run Friday night, rolling past rival Sacred Heart in a 58-36 road shootout that high-scoring showcased the Blue Jays’ offensive depth and playmaking balance. “Nobody gave us a chance man, nobody,” St.
Clarence Arceneaux was a three-time All-District, All-Parish and All-State performer who was down right dominant at times. (Submitted photo)

Clarence Arceneaux was a three-time All-District, All-Parish and All-State performer who was down right dominant at times. (Submitted photo)

Arceneaux left mark on Eunice High Basketball

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 17, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor In terms of basketball prowess, there aren’t many Bobcats who tipped the scale like Eunice High Sports Hall of Famer Clarence Arceneaux.
On Tuesday evening, the St. Edmund High volleyball team fell to Westminster Christian Academy Opelousas 15-25, 5-25, and 15-25. St. Ed senior Ava Smith goes for a spike during Tuesday’s loss to Westminster Christian Academy in district play. From left, are Reagan Gradney and Ava Smith. (Photo by Amy Myers)

On Tuesday evening, the St. Edmund High volleyball team fell to Westminster Christian Academy Opelousas 15-25, 5-25, and 15-25. St. Ed senior Ava Smith goes for a spike during Tuesday’s loss to Westminster Christian Academy in district play. From left, are Reagan Gradney and Ava Smith. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Ed volleyball falls short to Westminster

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 17, 2025
ELTL Team Pitre takes lead in week 7

ELTL Team Pitre takes lead in week 7

ELTL Team Pitre takes lead in week 7

Claudette Olivier
Friday, October 17, 2025
The seventh week of the fall season of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with Team Pitre winning 14 points over Team Simoneaux’s 12 points. On Court 1, Team Pitre’s members Renee Johnson and Phyllis Hargroder won 6-1, 7-5 against Tracey Brown and Kacie West of Team Simoneaux.