Sports
Myra Miller
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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
ELTL Team Pitre dominates in week 9
Claudette Olivier
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.
Friday, October 31, 2025
From Eunice to Tulane: The steady rise of Ed Smith
Claudette Olivier
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.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Brian Williams: A three-sport Bobcat who set the standard for versatility
Claudette Olivier
By Rhett Manuel
Sports Editor
In the storied halls of Eunice High School, there have been plenty of great athletes who wore the green and white with pride.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Volleyball action at St. Edmund
Myra Miller
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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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
Myra Miller
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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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
Myra Miller
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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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
Myra Miller
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.
Friday, October 24, 2025
St. Edmund celebrated its Senior Volleyball players before the start of their game against Opelousas Catholic Wednesday.
St. Edmund Senior Volleyball Night
Myra Miller
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)
Friday, October 24, 2025
Ron Thomas: From Bobcats Greatness to a Life of Service and Leadership
Myra Miller
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.
Friday, October 24, 2025