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Zander Langlinais of St. Edmund defeating a St. Louis Catholic team member. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Zander Langlinais of St. Edmund defeating a St. Louis Catholic team member. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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St. Edmund Dual Tournament

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
St. Edmund High held a Wrestling Dual Tournament Saturday at the school’s gymnasium. The St. Edmund Dual results were: Guaranteed places, Rosepine, first place; Basile, second place; St. Edmund, third place; Rayne, fourth place; Erath, fifth place; Opelousas Catholic, sixth place; St.
St. Edmund Lady Jay Caroline Lavergne poured in a career-high 35 points as St. Edmund rolled to a 59-37 victory over Vermilion Catholic. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

St. Edmund Lady Jay Caroline Lavergne poured in a career-high 35 points as St. Edmund rolled to a 59-37 victory over Vermilion Catholic. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

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Lavergne’s huge night lifts Lady Jays

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Caroline Lavergne didn’t just have a good night Friday — she had a career night. The St. Edmund Lady Jays senior poured in a career-high 35 points as St.
Wyatt Dubois

Wyatt Dubois

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Blue Jay Duo earns All-State honors

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Hard work, toughness, and consistency defined the 2025 season for Wyatt Dubois, and those same traits were shared by a Blue Jays backfield that earned statewide recognition.
Paul DeRousselle shoots a three-pointer during the “Shoot Your Shot” fundraiser held Friday night at halftime of the Mamou-Eunice boys basketball game. DeRousselle sank 9-of-25 three pointers on his way to raising nearly $6,000 for Eunice’s basketball programs as of press time. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

Paul DeRousselle shoots a three-pointer during the “Shoot Your Shot” fundraiser held Friday night at halftime of the Mamou-Eunice boys basketball game. DeRousselle sank 9-of-25 three pointers on his way to raising nearly $6,000 for Eunice’s basketball programs as of press time. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

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Local agent DeRousselle shoots shot, makes difference in community

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor There’s an old biblical concept of reaping what you sow. Sowing in farming is the idea of seeing your harvest come to fruition. The fruits of your labor coming to life and seeing the product of your hard work.
The Eunice Lady Cats celebrate a hard earned 39-35 win over Mamou last Friday evening. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

The Eunice Lady Cats celebrate a hard earned 39-35 win over Mamou last Friday evening. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

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Grit lifts Eunice High Lady Cats to 5-3 start

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Eunice High girls basketball head coach Kass Thibodeaux has always preached one thing – growth. Her teams have never been short on grit in her tenure at the school. However, the Lady Cats’ games have always followed a similar pattern.
EUNICE–LSU Eunice Baseball has officially announced its 2026 regular season schedule, opening the campaign on January 30 against Dyersburg State, the first of 37 home games during the spring season.

EUNICE–LSU Eunice Baseball has officially announced its 2026 regular season schedule, opening the campaign on January 30 against Dyersburg State, the first of 37 home games during the spring season.

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LSUE Baseball opens 2026 Season on Jan. 30

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
EUNICE–LSU Eunice Baseball has officially announced its 2026 regular season schedule, opening the campaign on January 30 against Dyersburg State, the first of 37 home games during the spring season.
Wyatt Dubois

Wyatt Dubois

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Dubois leads Jays on All-District team

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor St. Edmund’s fingerprint was all over the 2025 Class 5-1A All-District Football Team, as the Blue Jays turned a season of steady growth and physical play into one of the strongest postseason showings in the district voting.
LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball closed the first and third quarters in impressive fashion to pull away from North American University 76-65 on Tuesday inside the HPRE Center. The Bengals (10-3) handed the Stallions their first loss of the season. (Submitted photo)

LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball closed the first and third quarters in impressive fashion to pull away from North American University 76-65 on Tuesday inside the HPRE Center. The Bengals (10-3) handed the Stallions their first loss of the season. (Submitted photo)

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Key runs help Bengals grab win over NAU

Myra Miller
Friday, December 5, 2025
EUNICE – LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball closed the first and third quarters in impressive fashion to pull away from North American University 76-65 on Tuesday inside the HPRE Center. The Bengals (10-3) handed the Stallions their first loss of the season.
Eunice High Boys Basketball opened the season with a home win of 63-52 against Crowley.Above is Eunice High junior Devonte Johnson. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High Boys Basketball opened the season with a home win of 63-52 against Crowley.Above is Eunice High junior Devonte Johnson. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

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Eunice opens hoops with sweep of Crowley

Myra Miller
Friday, December 5, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Craig Green era at Eunice High began in winning fashion Monday night as the Bobcats held off a late push from Crowley to secure a 63–52 home victory in their season opener.
St. Edmund Blue Jay Wyatt Dubois, wide receiver and safety, runs the ball Friday evening against Westminster. The St. Ed Blue Jays lost 52-22 to Westminster Christian Academy in the Division IV Select quarterfinals at Crusader Field. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund Blue Jay Wyatt Dubois, wide receiver and safety, runs the ball Friday evening against Westminster. The St. Ed Blue Jays lost 52-22 to Westminster Christian Academy in the Division IV Select quarterfinals at Crusader Field. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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St. Edmund’s Playoff run ends with 52–22 loss to Westminster in State Quarterfinals

Claudette Olivier
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor OPELOUSAS– St. Edmund entered Friday night hoping to extend its postseason magic. Instead, the Blue Jays ran into a Westminster Christian Academy team firing on all cylinders, falling 52–22 in the Division IV Select quarterfinals at Crusader Field. The loss ends St.