Sports

Team Pitre takes lead in week 3

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
The third week of the fall season of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with Team Pitre winning 22 points over Team Simoneaux’s 4 points. On Court 1, Team Pitre’s members Michelle Lafleur and Renee Johnson won 6-2, 6-4, against Carol Benoit and Heidi Dischler of Team Simoneaux.
Ava Smith is shown serving as St. Edmund won all three sets against David Thibodeaux 25-5,25-18, and 25-20. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Ava Smith is shown serving as St. Edmund won all three sets against David Thibodeaux 25-5,25-18, and 25-20. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Lady Jays off to solid start; Lady Cats struggling

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
It’s a tale of two seasons for the Eunice High and St. Edmund volleyball teams. The Lady Jays are off to a solid start in their 2025 season, currently sitting at 7-3 overall.

3 cited for deer hunting violations in St. Landry Parish

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
By Adam Einck aeinck@wlf.la.gov Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in St. Landry Parish. Agents cited Justin Boudreaux, 27, of Palmetto, on Aug.

Arnaudville man dies in boating incident at Henderson Lake

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Sept. 11 in St. Martin Parish. Agents recovered the body of Scottey R. Broussard, 47, of Arnaudville, from Henderson Lake and turned his body over to the St.
Eunice High School Bobcat’s quarterback Montana Brown makes yardage against the Jennings High Bull dogs Friday evening. The Bobcats lost 22-16 against the Bull dogs. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High School Bobcat’s quarterback Montana Brown makes yardage against the Jennings High Bull dogs Friday evening. The Bobcats lost 22-16 against the Bull dogs. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice bad luck, slow start cost Bobcats in 22-16 loss

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Eunice Bobcats took a hard-luck loss against the rival Jennings Bulldogs last Friday, with a fluke fumble turning into a return for a touchdown for Jennings with under two minutes remaining and allowing them to escape with a 22-16 win.
Blue Jay’s safety/kicker Lannie Reed intercepts the ball at the Catholic Bowl in Muenster, Texas. The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 55-6 against Sacred Heart. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Blue Jay’s safety/kicker Lannie Reed intercepts the ball at the Catholic Bowl in Muenster, Texas. The St. Edmund Blue Jays won 55-6 against Sacred Heart. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

St. Ed’s Jays dominate in Catholic Bowl 55-6

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
In their third appearance in the Catholic Bowl, the St. Edmund Blue Jays turned in another statement win, rolling over Sacred Heart (Muenster, Tex) 55-6 to remain unbeaten all-time in the event. The Blue Jay offense was efficient, explosive and, frankly, not on the field very long. St.
St. Edmund’s Reagan Gradney spikes the ball over the net in a match with DeQuincy. St. Edmund won all three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-10. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund’s Reagan Gradney spikes the ball over the net in a match with DeQuincy. St. Edmund won all three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-10. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Gradney spikes the ball

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
St. Edmund’s Reagan Gradney spikes the ball over the net in a match with DeQuincy. St. Edmund won all three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-10. (Photo by Amy Myers)

ELTL’s two teams tied on Week 2

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The second week of the fall season of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with Team Simoneaux and Team Pitre tieing it up with final scores of 14 to 14.

Team Pitre leads in EMTL

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The EMTL (Eunice Men’s Tennis League) completed their week three of the fall season with Team Pitre winning 11-5 over their opponents of Team Ashford in the late match. In the early match, Team Moosa slid past Team D’Aubin with a final score of 7-6.
Junior Cayli Lemelle sets and serves the ball. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Junior Cayli Lemelle sets and serves the ball. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Cats drop opener to OC

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The Eunice High Lady Cats volleyball team lost a lot after last season. Losing their two best players to graduation and a head coach who was wildly successful isn’t easy.