Sports

LSUE on nine-game win streak

LSU Eunice stretched its win streak to nine games as the Bengals cruised past Louisiana College in a 98-62 win. The victory gives LSUE 12 wins on the season, a new single-season best under head coach Amanda Clemons.

Lady Jays grab 42-40 thriller

GRAND CHENIER – St. Edmund’s Gabby Fontenot hit a driving jumper at the buzzer as the Lady Jays grabbed a 42-40 win over South Cameron. With the win, the Lady Jays improved to a 2-0 in District 4-1A play, 5-8 overall. After taking on Elton Wednesday, the Lady Jays travel to Oberlin Friday.

Lady Jays down Basile in District 4-1A opener

In a game highlighted by streaks, St. Edmund earned a 58-36 win over Basile in the District 4-1A opener. The Lady Jays (4-9, 1-0) jumped out to a 6-2 lead, sparked by buckets from Maggie Larriviere, Savannah DeVillier and Gabby Fontenot.

VC earns sweep over St. Edmund

In the final non-district clash of the year, St. Edmund was swept by Vermilion Catholic. The Lady Eagles exploded for an 11-2 first quarter run as VC cruised to a 56-29 win over the Lady Jays. Anne Katherine Gallet led the Lady Eagles with eight points, while Kelli Frith added three free throws.

Evangeline Downs Results For Tuesday 12/19/17

POST TIME: 03:15 PM RACE 1 $3,200 - 3 yo's & up, 870 Y, QH CLM $3,500 5 La Jumpn Streak (Lujan, A.) $4.40 $3.00 $2.20 4 Curandero (Cabrera, R.) $10.40 $4.40 1 Onerareblackjet (Alberto, A.) $3.00 Exacta (5-4), $15.40; Superfecta (5-4-1-8), $27.96; Trifecta (5-4-1), $22.

Iota runs past Lady Cats

The Eunice High School Lady Bobcats struggled to keep pace with the Iota High School Lady Bulldogs in District 5-3A basketball action at the Bobcat gym Thursday night, eventually falling to the Lady Bulldogs by a 65-34 margin.

Iota claims Basile tourney title

After holding off East Beauregard in the opening game of the Basile Tournament Thursday, Iota coach Stacy Bertrand had a simple plan for how his team could claim the title two nights later.

WCA downs Blue Jays

In a battle between former district rivals, Westminster Christian Academy used balanced scoring for a 63-35 win over St. Edmund. WCA (6-5) opened the gsme with a 9-0 run, including five points from Trey Firmin. St.

Lady Cats finish third in parish tourney

The Eunice High Lady Bobcats grabbed a 42-32 win over the Opelousas Lady Tigers for a third place finish in the St. Landry Parish basketball tournament held at EHS gym.

Evangeline Downs Results For Monday 12/18/17

POST TIME: 03:15 PM RACE 1 $9,500 - 3 yo's & up, 870 Y, QH CLM $5,000 3 Mighty Bag (Watson, D.) $17.00 $7.40 $3.80 2 Farr Real (Hernandez, Jr., R.) $8.20 $6.20 7 Productive Blue (Lujan, A.) $4.60 Exacta (3-2), $50.40; Superfecta (3-2-7-8), $344.53; Trifecta (3-2-7), $164.