Sports

Bobcats chalk up 3rd straight win

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 10, 2025
There comes a time when a new coach comes on board that the rubber starts to meet the road between coach and team. That time may be beginning to happen for the Eunice High boys basketball team.

Lady Jays command the court

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 10, 2025
If there is one thing that is clear for the St. Ed’s Lady Jays basketball team at this point in the season, it’s that they should end up being a real threat once District 5-1A play kicks off.

Evangeline Parish LDWF agent Guillory recognized

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 10, 2025
Five Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) employees were recognized for their commitment to managing, protecting, and conserving Louisiana’s abundant natural resources at the Jan.
Henry Summerlin, a senior, placed third in his division.

Henry Summerlin, a senior, placed third in his division.

Blue Jay wrestlers in Basile tournament

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
St Edmund’s Blue Jay Wrestling Club visited neighboring Basile to compete in the Third Annual Jimmy Vidrine D3 Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 4. (Photos by Amy Myers)
Deron Santiny with the 696-pound Louisiana black bear he harvested in Tensas Parish. (Submitted photo)

Deron Santiny with the 696-pound Louisiana black bear he harvested in Tensas Parish. (Submitted photo)

Lafayette vet harvests 696-pound La. black bear

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Deron Santiny grew up in Louisiana hunting and fishing and thought he had seen just about everything. That is until he witnessed a 696-pound male Louisiana black bear come sauntering out of the Tensas Parish woods not far from where he was housed in a deer stand.
Eunice High senior guard Brilon Ceasar was a key figure in both of the Bobcats’ wins last week. In a huge performance, he scored 27 points in a 79-60 win over the Oakdale Warriors. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High senior guard Brilon Ceasar was a key figure in both of the Bobcats’ wins last week. In a huge performance, he scored 27 points in a 79-60 win over the Oakdale Warriors. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bobcats looking for their hoops sweet spot

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
With District 3-4A play around the corner, the Eunice High boys and girls basketball teams are hoping to find their strides.

LSUE embarks on new chapter during 2025 season

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
It will be a season of new beginnings in many ways for LSU Eunice Baseball as the Bengals embark on the 2025 regular season, set to begin on Jan. 24. The 2024 NJCAA Division II National Champions will not only move up to NJCAA Division I but is set to unveil its new state-of-the-art facility.
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in 37-17 win against Oklahoma on Nov. 30. Nussmeier passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of 40-plus-yard scoring strikes. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in 37-17 win against Oklahoma on Nov. 30. Nussmeier passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of 40-plus-yard scoring strikes. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Transfers, opt-outs alter bowl games

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
In the Transfer Portal Era, bowl games outside of the College Football Playoff have seemingly become glorified exhibition games.
St. Ed’s Jillian Devillier and Ava Smith defend Sacred Heart’s Alyssa Brignac during a game of the Brad and Kendall Fontenot Memorial Shootout held at St. Ed’s last week. (Photos by Rhett Manual)

St. Ed’s Jillian Devillier and Ava Smith defend Sacred Heart’s Alyssa Brignac during a game of the Brad and Kendall Fontenot Memorial Shootout held at St. Ed’s last week. (Photos by Rhett Manual)

Lacassine, St. Edmund victorious in Holiday Shootout

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
St. Ed’s head coach Cade LeBlanc couldn’t be more proud of the school’s annual Kendall & Brad Fontenot Memorial Holiday Shootout, put on every year since 2020 during Christmas week.

Blue Jay footballers earn more honors

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 20, 2024
A banner year of accolades continued for the St. Ed’s Blue Jay football team this week, with nine players being named to the Louisiana Football Coaches Association’s Class 1A All-State team.