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Trojans rally past Blue Jays

It was a battle to the end as Sacred Heart of Ville Platte scored with 2:07 left in the game to lift the Trojans to a 29-21 win over rival St. Edmund.

Bulldogs run past Eunice

The fight between the two historic rivals was to be expected when Jennings visited Eunice High Friday night to take on the No. 7 Bobcats. The Bulldogs took an early lead against the Bobcats on a 15-yard touchdown run by Darrien Achane to take a 6-0 lead in the opening quarter.

Lady Cats look to improve

In the third season of their existence, the Eunice High volleyball team is working hard to get better, according to head coach Wayne Fontenot. “I’m very pleased with the team’s work ethic,” said Fontenot.

No. 7 Bobcats entertain Bulldogs

The Eunice – Jennings football rivalry is the longest series on the Bobcats schedule that includes the 1982 state championship game. Friday night, No. 7 Eunice entertains Jennings at Bobcat Field for the 64th meeting between the two teams. The past six years, each team has earned three wins.

Blue Jays grab 35-6 win over Hanson in season opener

FRANKLIN – The Blue Jays scored in every quarter as St. Edmund grabbed a 35-6 season-opening win over Hanson Memorial Saturday in Franklin. After forcing a punt on the game’s opening series, the Blue Jays moved from its own 18 to the Tiger 19 before a fourth-down fumble ended the drive. St.

Evangeline Downs Results For Friday 09/1/17

POST TIME: 05:25 PM RACE 1 $12,500 - 3 yo's & up, 5F, CLM $7,500-$6,500 3 Mick (Saenz, D.) $4.40 $2.80 $2.10 4 Andy's Production (Thornton, T.) $10.40 $4.40 8 Drewstormin (Rodriguez, F.) $2.60 Exacta (3-4), $20.80; Superfecta (3-4-8-7), $16.79; Trifecta (3-4-8), $28.25; Off: 05:25 PM Final: :59.

Evangeline Downs Results For Thursday 08/31/17

Evangeline Downs Results For Thursday 08/31/17 POST TIME: 05:25 PM RACE 1 $12,000 - 3 yo's & up, 6F, CLM $4,000 6 Valid Pursuit (Saenz, D.) $7.80 $4.00 $2.40 1 Risky Forest (Broussard, A.) $4.80 $2.60 3 River Bobcat (Guerrero, J.) $3.20 Late Scratches: Rate Maker Exacta (6-1), $15.

Jays open at Hanson on Saturday

As the remnants of Hurricane Harvey linger, the season-opening game between St. Edmund and Hanson Memorial has been moved from Friday night to 4 p.m. Saturday in Franklin. Game coverage will be available at eunicetoday.com. “We are excited to get to play the game even if it is on Saturday,” St.

Bobcats ready for Tigers

The Eunice Bobcats rolled to a 27-7 win over Iota in the Joe Nagata Memorial jamboree on a relatively dry field. The elements will be a lot different Friday night as the remnants of Hurricane Harvey soaked the Bobcat Field grass all week.

Evangeline Downs Results For Saturday 08/26/17

POST TIME: 05:25 PM RACE 1 $14,000 - 3 yo's & up, 6F, CLM $15,000-$12,500 1 Dapper Jack (Batista, A.) $7.40 $4.00 $3.00 3 Drewsizzle (Morales, R.) $6.00 $3.20 2 Sin Llorar (Saenz, D.) $3.60 Exacta (1-3), $29.70; Superfecta (1-3-2-6), $19.60; Trifecta (1-3-2), $43.40; Off: 05:25 PM Final: 1:11.