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Hurricanes sweep Jays

North Central moved another step closer to another pair of district titles with a sweep over St. Edmund. The Lady Hurricanes (20-5, 4-0) rolled to a 74-41 win, while the Hurricanes cruised to a 66-24 victory.

Lady Bengals ready for repeat

Saturday the Lady Bengal sophomores will get their rings as 2016 NJCAA Division II softball national champions. “I hope they stay hungry and want another one.” LSUE head coach Andy Lee said. “We have won it four times in the last six years and I feel this could be another good year.

Blue Jays split with WCA

The St. Edmund Lady Jays stayed in the hunt for the District 5-1A title with a 60-49 win over Westminster Christian Acadmey. St. Edmund (7-13 overall, 3-1 in district) entertains North Central )19-5, 3-0) 6 p.m. tonight for the district lead. WCA (5-8.

Northwest sweeps Eunice

PRAIRIE RHONDE – The Eunice High Bobcats dropped a 55-46 decision to the Northwest High Raiders Tuesday night in District 5-3A basketball action. Coach Chad Andrepont’s Bobcats took a 15-14 lead after one quarter and maintained a 26-25 lead at halftime.

Hornets sweep Blue Jays

Catholic HIgh of Pointe Coupee grabbed a key District 5-1A sweep over St. Edmund Friday night. St. Edmund’s Gabby Fontenot drilled a pair of treys early to give the Lady Jays a 6-0 advantage but CHPC answered with three pointers from Kennedi Broussard and Jolie Thibodeaux.

VPHS downs Eunice

It was all about the Ville Platte High Lady Bulldogs as they dominated around the goal on their way to a 59-26 victory over the Eunice High Lady Bobcats in District 5-3A action Friday at the Bobcat gym.

Lady Bengals release schedule

The defending softball national champion LSU Eunice Lady Bengal softball team released its2017 schedule this week. “I was looking to get a few more home games but it looks like we are playing 75 percent of our games on the road,” LSUE head coach said.

Jays spilt with FRA

NEW ROADS – The trek for the the District 5-1A championship has begun. The St. Edmund Lady Jays held off a late rally to earn a 53-50 win over False River Academy. The Lady Gators opened with a 14-13 first quarter advantage, led by Kate Brooks’ five points. St.

Lady Cats open district with win

The Eunice High Lady Bobcats opened District 5-3A play with a 62-35 victory over the Port Barre Lady Red Devils in basketball action Monday night at the Bobcat gym. The Lady Cats managed an 11-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, with sophomore Stacie White leading the scoring with seven points.

Jays spilt with FRA

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor NEW ROADS – The trek for the the District 5-1A championship has begun. The St. Edmund Lady Jays held off a late rally to earn a 53-50 win over False River Academy. The Lady Gators opened with a 14-13 first quarter advantage, led by Kate Brooks’ five points. St.