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Evangeline Downs Results For Saturday 12/9/17

Evangeline Downs Results For Saturday 12/9/17 POST TIME: 05:35 PM RACE 1 $3,700 - 3 yo's & up, 870 Y, QH CLM $3,500 7 Royals Init for Love (Alberto, A.) $22.00 $8.80 $6.60 2 Worlds On High (Martinez, D.) $3.60 $2.80 3 Jw Sonofa Comment (Castaneda, N.) $6.80 Exacta (7-2), $39.

4-1A All-District team released

St. Edmund captured its first district football championshipsince 2014 as the Blue Jays went 7-0 in District 4-1A and finished 10-2 overall. Second-year St. Edmund head coach Andy Hargroder was named District Coach of the Year.

Tigers run past Bobcats

Eunice opened Thursday’s game with a quick lead, but Breaux Bridge finished with a 84-42 win over the Bobcats. The Tigers rolled to a 25-11 first quarter advantage, led by 11 points from Terry Steward. Carlin Vigers led EHS with eight points and Mykal Moore added a three-pointer in the period.

Cecilia downs Lady Cats

CECILIA – The Eunice High School Lady Bobcats dropped a 53-44 decision to the Cecilia High Lady Bulldogs in non-district basketball action. The Lady Bobcats, now 7-3, were outscored 9-8 in the first quarter, with Cordel Batiste leading the Lady Bulldogs with seven points.

Evangeline Downs Results For Wednesday 12/6/17

POST TIME: 05:35 PM RACE 1 $10,000 - 3 yo's & up, 870 Y, QH CLM $10,000 6 Dashing With Courage (Blake, D.) $4.40 $3.00 $2.20 4 Big Boy Agouti (Rodriguez, J.) $6.60 $3.80 3 Lovin That Sizzle (Lujan, A.) $2.60 Exacta (6-4), $16.00; Superfecta (6-4-3-5), $18.99; Trifecta (6-4-3), $22.

RAGIN’ CAJUNS ROLL PAST LOYOLA, 98-56

LAFAYETTE – JaKeenan Gant posted his second consecutive 20-point game, scoring a career-high 23 points, and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns built a 25-point lead at halftime and defeated NAIA Loyola University of New Orleans, 98-56, in a non-conference game on Wednesday at the Cajundome.

Lady Cats off to hot start

ELTON – The Eunice Highl Lady Bobcats dropped a 58-50 decision to the Lady Bulldogs of Jennings as they completed play at the Elton High Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs took the early lead by outscoring the Lady Bobcats by a 14-9 margin in the first quarter.

Hudspeth out at ULL

LAFAYETTE – Mark Hudspeth has been fired as Louisiana Ragin' Cajun head football coach after seven seasons. Louisiana's 2017 season ended Saturday in a 63-14 loss to Appalachian State, leaving the Cajuns at 5-7, ensuring a third straight losing season. Director of Athletics Dr.

5-3A All-District released

Church Point captured its first out-right District 5-3A football championship as the Bears went 7-0 in district and finished 9-2 overall. John Craig Arceneaux was named Coach of the Year, while Bear running back Rodney Dupuis was named Offensive MVP.

Warriors run past Blue Jays

In their second game under new head coach Kevin Straub, St. Edmund fell 56-32 to Northaide Christian Thursday night at the Blue Jay gym. The Warriors (1-11) picked up its first win of the season, while St. Edmund dropped to 0-2.