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St. Edmund High Volleyball All District Honors

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

St. Edmund High School named its Volleyball All District Honors. The Offensive Player of the Year, from left, Ava Smith. Reagan Gradney was named 1st Team; Seyda Deshotel was 2nd Team; Caroline Lavergne was named 2nd Team. Laura Kate Miller was named Honorable Mention.

The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 44-36 over Covenanant Christian Friday evening. The Blue Jays will head to the Division IV Select quarterfinals and will have a rematch with Westminster. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

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Blue Jays outlast Covenant Christian 44–36, punch ticket to quarterfinals and rematch with Westminster

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor THIBODAUX — St. Edmund is heading back to the Division IV Select quarterfinals, and they earned it the hard way.

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ELTL Team Pitre wins fall season

Myra Miller

Saturday, November 22, 2025

The final week, week 12, of the Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended with Team Simoneaux winning 16 points against their opponents Team Pitre having won 10 points. The fall season has officially ended with Team Pitre declared league winners with a grand total points of 152.

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Team Pitre won EMTL fall championship

Myra Miller

Saturday, November 22, 2025

The EMTL (Eunice Men’s Tennis League) completed its 2025 fall season with Team Pitre as the winners with a final and total score of 89. A Championship game naming the Championship winners was played Monday evening.

Eunice High Linebacker Tyler Collins tries to stop a pass from being completed. (Photo by Sports Editor Rhett Manuel)

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EHS Bobcats bow out at 4-7, but Vige says foundation is being built

Myra Miller

Saturday, November 22, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor EUNICE — The final chapter of the Eunice Bobcats’ 2024 season came to a close Friday night in a 35–16 playoff loss to DeRidder, a rematch that reflected much of what defined the year—promise, grit, and a lingering sense of “almost.

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St. Edmund, EHS players earn All-District volleyball honors

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The growth of volleyball in Eunice was on full display this week as both St. Edmund and Eunice High were well-represented on their respective all-district teams, highlighting a strong year for athletes across the city. In LHSAA District 2-V, St.

Church Point Bears in action against the Knights. Photo by Chuck Sexton.

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Bears pound Knights, advance in playoffs

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

By Chris Quebedeaux Crowley Post-Signal CHURCH POINT – North Webster’s hopes of a first-round upset over No. 10 Church Point looked more than possible on the Knights’ opening drive Friday evening.

The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 62-18 over Lincoln Prep Friday evening. Pictured are Nathan Driggs, running back and kicker; and Wyatt Dubois, wide receiver and safety. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Blue Jays open playoffs with 62-18 rout of Lincoln Prep

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor EUNICE – St. Edmund didn’t waste any time asserting itself in its playoff opener Friday night, overwhelming Lincoln Prep 62–18 at Blue Jay Field in a game dominated by explosive runs, efficient passing and a relentless second-half surge that buried the Panthers.

LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Beauregard Parish

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating that occurred on Nov. 15 in Beauregard Parish. The body of John F. Lowe, 58, of Deridder, was recovered from Bundick Lake around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Agents were alerted at approximately 3 a.m.

Myra Miller

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Host a memorable Thanksgiving

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end of November.