Sports

Bobcats win Invitational

The Eunice Bobcats opened the 2017 track season with a win, while the Lady Bobcats finished third in the EHS Invitational. Eunice scored 152 points, followed by Opelousas (125), Crowley (79), Pine Prairie (71.5), Port Barre (44), Opelousas Catholic (32.5) and Iota (29).

Bulldogs top Bobcats, 9-5

Jennings handed Eunice its first team loss of the tennis season as the Bulldogs grabbed a 9-5 win over the Bobcats Thursday at the Fairground courts. In boys singles, Eunice High’s Zachary Joubert defeated Shad Noe, 8-5.

Bobcats cruise past OHS, 19-1

The Eunice High Bobcats discovered their offense as they pounded out 15 hits in a 19-1 blowout over the Opelousas High Tigers at Bobcat Field in baseball action Monday. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Opelousas but was moved to Eunice because of field conditions in Opelousas.

Lady Bulldogs head to state

IOTA – It was a fight to the finish but when the smoke had cleared in overtime, the Lady Bulldogs advanced to the Class 3-A state semifinals after Iota earned a 71-64 win over Madison Thursday night. With the win, the No. 2 Lady Bulldogs will face No. 6 Albany at 8 p.m.

Lady Jays travel to No. 8 Ascension Christian

St. Edmund travels to No. 8 Ascension Christian (13-13) at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Gonzales for a Select Division IV regional round contest. No. 9 St. Edmund (9-17) received a first-round bye as the Lady Jays have earned a playoff spot three of the last four seasons.

Jamborees kick off baseball, softball seasons

The annual Perry Pitre Ford baseball jamboree will be held this weekend at both high school fields. The junior varsity jamboree will be held Friday at Eunice High. The varsity jamboree is set for Saturday at Blue Jay Field. Friday’s action begins at 3:30 p.m. when Iota faces Opelousas Catholic.

Playoffs begin for local teams

The LHSAA has dealt with the Non-Select/Select split in the football playoffs for several years. This year, it includes basketball, softball and baseball. No. 9 St. Edmund (9-17) received a first-round bye and the Lady Blue Jays will travel to No. 8 Ascension Christian (13-13) at 6:30 p.m.

Bobcats fall to Panthers in district finale

PINE PRAIRIE – The fourth quarter proved to be the difference Tuesday night as Pine Prairie slipped past the Eunice High Bobcats to claim a 52-49 victory in District 5-3A action at the Panthers gym.

Blue Jays hold senior night

In the District 5-1A finale, the Basile Bearcats earned a sweep over the St. Edmund Blue Jays. In the girls game, St. Edmund held a 33-28 lead heading into the fourth quater but Basile went on a 22-5 run in the final period to grab a 50-38 win.

Bobcats fall to Port Barre

The Eunice High Bobcats dropped a 46-44 decision to the Port Barre High Red Devils in District 3-5A play Friday evening at the Bobcat gym.