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Eunice High junior Vivian Fontenot serves during the Tom Dodge Memorial Jamboree on Wednesday night at Eunice High. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High junior Vivian Fontenot serves during the Tom Dodge Memorial Jamboree on Wednesday night at Eunice High. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Church Point sweeps Bobcats, Jays sweep Marksville at Tom Dodge Memorial Jamboree

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
The Tom Dodge Memorial Jamboree gave fans a first look at what’s ahead this volleyball season, and Wednesday night’s matchups between Eunice and Church Point and St. Ed’s and Marksville delivered plenty of action.
Senior quarterback Nathan Zaunbrecher fires a pass during live action. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Senior quarterback Nathan Zaunbrecher fires a pass during live action. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Blue Jays pass the scrimmage test

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
It’s hard to take anything much from a scrimmage. It’s, for lack of a better way of putting it, a glorified practice. Yet, for the St.
Senior quarterback Montana Brown scrambles for yardage. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Senior quarterback Montana Brown scrambles for yardage. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bobcats polish their game in win

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Eunice Bobcats are taking every snap seriously in 2025. As they played last Thursday’s scrimmage against Kaplan, it was clear that head coach Andre Vige wanted to see the same energy and toughness that he’d seen from his team throughout the summer.
The class of 2007 was declared the Major League Champions. (Photos by Tricia Fontenot)

The class of 2007 was declared the Major League Champions. (Photos by Tricia Fontenot)

19th annual EHS Alumni Softball Tourney

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The 19th annual Eunice High Softball Alumni Tournament was held this past weekend with many classes, younger and older team mates, playing against each other. Tricia Fontenot, one of the committee organizers, gave the results from the tournament.
Former Eunice High School coach Paul Trosclair was inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame. Trosclair was honored at a special program Monday at Eunice High School. Kenny Gennuso, representing the LHSAA Hall of Fame Committee, was present to make the presentation. The official induction ceremony is set for April 2026 in Baton Rouge. Trosclair has more than four decades of coaching service St. Landry, Allen, and Vermilion parishes. Of 246 career wi

Former Eunice High School coach Paul Trosclair was inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame. Trosclair was honored at a special program Monday at Eunice High School. Kenny Gennuso, representing the LHSAA Hall of Fame Committee, was present to make the presentation. The official induction ceremony is set for April 2026 in Baton Rouge. Trosclair has more than four decades of coaching service St. Landry, Allen, and Vermilion parishes. Of 246 career wi

Trosclair to be inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame.

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Former Eunice High School coach Paul Trosclair is to be inducted into the 2026 Class of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Hall of Fame. Trosclair was honored at a special program Monday at Eunice High School.
Junior Vivian Fontenot during a scrimmage with Comeaux High of Lafayette. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Junior Vivian Fontenot during a scrimmage with Comeaux High of Lafayette. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Lady Cats start volleyball season with new coach

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor There’s no question but to expect transition as the Eunice High Lady Cats volleyball program finds itself under first year head coach Tre’ Brown. Brown.

Saints QB Rattler overcomes adversity

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 21, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports editor There might not be a definite answer for the quarterback battle, but one thing is certain.
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Driggs focuses on concussions, hydration with high school athletes

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel, has been busy with preseason football season working with St. Edmund High School athletic sports. “We are educating football players about head concussion and staying hydrated,” he said.
John Nelson Harris’ winning entry in the 2025 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest. (Submitted photo)

John Nelson Harris’ winning entry in the 2025 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest. (Submitted photo)

Waterfowl stamp price set at $15

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted a resolution setting the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or the Louisiana Duck Stamp, at $15 during its Aug. 7 in Baton Rouge.
New observation tower on South Farm at Sherburne WMA. (Submitted photo)

New observation tower on South Farm at Sherburne WMA. (Submitted photo)

New observation platform at South Farm on Sherburne WMA opens

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Construction has been completed on a new observation platform at South Farm on the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and is open to the public, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced.