Sports

COMING SOON: FOOTBALL WEATHER

While things are starting to heat up on local football fields, long range weather models show that fall could be knocking on the door before the end of the month. Cooler weather is at least another two weeks out, as is the official start of football season with Eunice hosting Bunkie and St.

BOBCAT KICK OFF

While a scrimmage doesn’t count and an official score isn’t kept, it helps set the tone for football season. The Eunice Bobcats had no difficulty scoring against their Westlake hosts, with the stage now set for the St. Landry Parish Jamboree. Eunice is set to take on Opelousas next Friday, Aug.

Eunice Bobcats eager for fresh competition against Westlake

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats will get their first opportunity today, to test themselves against an opponent other than their own teammates when they face the Westlake Rams in a preseason scrimmage.

St. Edmund Blue Jays ready for first test against New Iberia

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Edmund Blue Jays will get their first opportunity to test themselves against an opponent in a different-colored jersey Friday when they host New Iberia at Blue Jay Field. For St.

Babineaux brings experience, belief in player development to EHS

By Rhett Manuel  Sports Editor Eunice High School is turning to a familiar face with a lengthy coaching background to lead its boys basketball program. The Bobcats recently announced the hiring of John Babineaux as their new head boys basketball coach, replacing Craig Green.

LSU Eunice hosting several upcoming sports camps

Several softball, basketball and baseball camps are scheduled in Eunice over the coming weeks, as well as a fall instructional league for prep baseball players. Next weekend, Aug. 21-22, LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball will host a Kids Camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 11.

Brothers building a connection in St. Edmund’s passing game

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor For St. Edmund, the 2026 season is bringing a unique dynamic to the Blue Jays’ offense. Sophomore quarterback Carson Simon and senior wide receiver Hudson Simon aren't just teammates. They're brothers.

Lady Bobcats set for busy 2026 volleyball season

By Rhett Manuel  Sports Editor The Eunice High Lady Bobcats are preparing for an exciting 2026 volleyball season, one that features a full slate of non-district competition before the postseason begins in late October.

St. Edmund Golf Classic set for Saturday

The St. Edmund Athletic Booster Club will hold its 2026 Golf Classic on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Eunice Country Club. The 18-hole, two-person scramble will benefit athletic programs at St. Edmund High School. Team spots remain available as of press time this week.

Eunice Tennis League concludes spring play

The Eunice Tennis League completed its 2026 spring season, which ran from Feb. 23 through May 18, and is now gearing up for the 2026 Fall League on Aug. 17, 2026.   Matches will be played each Monday night (6:00 or 7:30 p.m.) for 12 weeks, plus the Fall Championship.