Sports

Tiger Bowl highlights state football’s third week

Being a life-long Auburn fan in the state of Louisiana has its disadvantages, especially when LSU wins. The third week of the season has LSU visiting the Loveliest Village on the Plains in a game that will help shape the outcome of the battle for the SEC West title.

Prep football schedules examined

During the summer workouts, each football team has a goal to win their respective districts and make a deep run in the playoffs. St.

Lions, Tigers but no Cajuns in Week Two

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in the series previewing the 2018 football season: After facing the Miami Hurricanes in the season opener, LSU will welcome the neighboring Southeastern University Lions to Tiger Stadium on Sept. 8.

2018 top athletes named

Their high school careers will be remembered for their accomplishments as stellar athletes and quality individuals. The Eunice News Athletes of the Year are Eunice High’s Robbi Palmer and Jaden Brasseaux along with St. Edmund’s Abby Miller and Murphy Richard.

Matt joins EHS Sports Hall of Fame

Leonard Matt may be one of the most diverse athletes in the history of Eunice High sports. From 1956 through 1958, Charles Leonard Matt was a key performer for the Eunice High Bobcats in football, basketball, and track.

A study of the 2018 football season

The 2018 football season is fast approaching and each summer I try to attack the preview in different ways. For the next 12 editions I will break down each week of the season for both LSU and Louisiana Lafayette and include other state schools’ best match-ups to watch.

Crowley 8U All-Stars recently win 2018 Coast Region championship

PHOTO SUBMITTED The Crowley 8U All-Stars recently won their 2018 Coast Region championship in Youngsville.

Destrehan rallies in seventh to upend Millers in state tourney

After a 13-3 loss to Retif Oil in their American Legion State Tournament opener Friday, the Crowley Millers looked as if they had finally caught the break they need in their elimination game Saturday afternoon at Kirsch Rooney Stadium.

NCS lands 4 on LSCA All-State softball squad

2018 Louisiana Softball Coaches Association Class C All State Selections Name School CL Pos Bailey Ishee Claiborne Christian Jr. P Madison Dupree Calvin So. P Rory Thibodeaux Northside Christian 8 P Madison Pippen Plainview Jr. P Rayleigh Bennett Claiborne Christian Jr.

Marvin wins Gold at National Junior Olympics

Gabrielle "Gabby" Marvin, 17 year old of Mermentau, has had a breakout year. In her first year of boxing, Gabby had proven to be a true competitor, who gives her all in every match-up. Gabby's first few matches showed her determination to succeed in boxing.