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Blue Jay pitcher Marcus Gradney in action. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Blue Jay pitcher Marcus Gradney in action. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Blue Jays off to a rocky start

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The St. Ed’s Blue Jay varsity baseball team’s record is as deceiving as it can be so far in 2025. A team that is heavy on talent with a lot of senior experience, head coach Nick Trosclair expected his Blue Jays to make noise this season.
Devonte Johnson races past a trio of Ellender Patriots in 69-66 loss in Houma. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Devonte Johnson races past a trio of Ellender Patriots in 69-66 loss in Houma. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Ellender trips Bobcats

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor If there’s been a way to describe the Eunice High Bobcats boys’ basketball team all season, it’s been equal parts exciting and frustrating. When at their best, they were a well-oiled offensive machine that could score in a variety of ways and from a variety of spots.
St. Edmund’s Millier Miller drives with the ball past Ouachita Christian Lady Eagles defenders. The Lady Jays lost 41-39 in a game that went down to the sire and ended their season. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

St. Edmund’s Millier Miller drives with the ball past Ouachita Christian Lady Eagles defenders. The Lady Jays lost 41-39 in a game that went down to the sire and ended their season. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Lady Jays battle down to the wire, but fall short

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor With the season on the line, St. Ed’s had the ball in the hands of its most-trusted ball handler with an opportunity to go to the state tournament. All eyes lay on the far side of the court as junior Ava Smith inbounded the ball.

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Team Pitre takes the lead in week 4

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 28, 2025
The fourth week of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with Team Pitre having a score of 16 and Team Renee having 14 points. Matches for weeks two and three were cancelled due to rain. There will be no matches on March 4.

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Moosa, D’Aubin teams take the lead

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Eunice Mens Tennis League’s week #2 results were Team Moosa edging out Team Ashford by a score of 7-6 and Team D’Aubin took care of Team Pitre in the late match with a score of 9-6. There will be no matches on March 3.
Payton Prince catches a fly ball in action on Tuesday vs. Kilgore College. (LSUE photo)

Payton Prince catches a fly ball in action on Tuesday vs. Kilgore College. (LSUE photo)

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Bengals secure home sweep of Kilgore

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 28, 2025
LSU Eunice Softball got its eight-game homestand off to a solid start with a doubleheader sweep of Kilgore College on Tuesday at Lady Bengal Field. The Bengals (15-5) won all five matchups with the Rangers this early season.
Beth Miller getting a high five from Coach Nicole Lanthier as she rounds third base after hitting a home run. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Beth Miller getting a high five from Coach Nicole Lanthier as she rounds third base after hitting a home run. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Lady Jays score come-from-behind 9-7 win

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 28, 2025
The St. Edmund Lady Jays may be without some key pieces due to girls’ basketball at the moment, but they found a way to overcome nine fielding errors and come from behind to take a 9-7 season-opening win against Florien on Tuesday. Down 7-2 heading into the seventh inning, St.

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Lady Cats show promise in 1-1 start

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Eunice High School Lady Cats have some promise. Head coach Trenon Trosclair expects his team to show some fight throughout the 2025 season, and they showed some potential and some scrappiness in a 1-1 start to their year.
LSUE Baseball celebrates a solo home run by Cash Riley (17) in the second game of its doubleheader with SAU Tech on Saturday in Crowley. (LSUE photo)

LSUE Baseball celebrates a solo home run by Cash Riley (17) in the second game of its doubleheader with SAU Tech on Saturday in Crowley. (LSUE photo)

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LSUE handles Saturday doubleheader for SAU Tech sweep

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
LSU Eunice Baseball controlled its weekend series with SAU Tech from start to finish, completing a sweep with a pair of victories on Saturday at Fezzo’s Field. The Bengals (16-1) outscored the Rockets 34-7 over the three games while lifting eight home runs.

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Bobcats continue red hot start during road trip

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
On their annual trip to Monroe, the Eunice Bobcats continued their red-hot start to their 2025 campaign, winning two of three games at the Trey Alwick Memorial Tournament. The Bobcats rolled over D’Arbonne Woods 9-1, lost to St.