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Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Historical events from November 1925

The month of November has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in November 1925, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The western comedy “Go West” opens on November 1.
ELTL Team Pitre dominates in week 9

ELTL Team Pitre dominates in week 9

ELTL Team Pitre dominates in week 9

The eighth week of the fall season of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) was declared a rain out. Team Pitre took the lead on week nine winning 24 points and Team Simoneaux had 6 points.
From Eunice to Tulane:  The steady rise of Ed Smith

From Eunice to Tulane: The steady rise of Ed Smith

From Eunice to Tulane: The steady rise of Ed Smith

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor Before he ever wore the green and white of Tulane University, Ed Smith was just another hard-nosed kid growing up in Eunice, Louisiana — a Bobcat with a hunger for football and a knack for finding his way to the ball.
St. Edmund Laura Kate Miller

St. Edmund Laura Kate Miller

Volleyball action at St. Edmund

St. Edmund played three volleyball games last week. The first was against Jennings High. St. Edmund won 27-25, 25-12, and 25-20. The second game was against Elton. St. Edmund won 25-16, 25-16, and 25-7, and the third game, on Senior Night, was against Opelousas Catholic, and St.
A past Eunice High Bobcat game on Sept. 12.  Eunice High versus Jennings High. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

A past Eunice High Bobcat game on Sept. 12. Eunice High versus Jennings High. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Yellow Jackets hand Bobcats 51-22 loss in District 3-4A play

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats ran into a buzzsaw Friday night, falling 51-22 to the undefeated Iowa Yellow Jackets in District 3-4A action.
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

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

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

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

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.