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St. Ed’s junior Ava Smith dribbles looking for a teammate to pass to during Friday night’s win against Iota that improved the team’s overall record to 14-3. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

St. Ed’s junior Ava Smith dribbles looking for a teammate to pass to during Friday night’s win against Iota that improved the team’s overall record to 14-3. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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St. Edmund splits with Iota

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
There’s nothing quite like a local matchup in high school sports. The type where the kids may know each other. The effort ramps up. It’s more than a win or loss. Bragging rights are at stake and when that happens, the emotion ramps up as well. That was the scenario last Friday night as St.
Simone Clay (25) and Markiyah Jefferson (4) trap a Jones ballhandler during LSUE’s victory on Thursday.

Simone Clay (25) and Markiyah Jefferson (4) trap a Jones ballhandler during LSUE’s victory on Thursday.

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LSUE uses fast start, strong finish to defeat Jones

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, January 11, 2025
LSU Eunice Women’s Basketball raced out to a big lead early before holding off Jones College 65-59 on Thursday at the HPRE Center.  The Bengals (7-9) swept the home-and-home series with the Bobcats.

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LSUE Softball faces challenging 2025 slate

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
LSU Eunice Softball is set for a rugged spring schedule starting January 31 with the Mardi Gras Invitational in Youngsville. The Bengals have 14 games against teams that ended last season in the NJCAA rankings and play four opponents that were in their respective National Tournaments last spring.
The Blue Jay Wrestling Club hosted a dual meet on Jan. 8 with Opelousas Catholic and Rayne High School. Through this meet they were able to gain more experience and prepared to travel to South Beauregard this weekend. Charles Sonnier wins his match. (Photo by Amy Myers)

The Blue Jay Wrestling Club hosted a dual meet on Jan. 8 with Opelousas Catholic and Rayne High School. Through this meet they were able to gain more experience and prepared to travel to South Beauregard this weekend. Charles Sonnier wins his match. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Blue Jays host dual meet

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 10, 2025
The Blue Jay Wrestling Club hosted a dual meet on Jan. 8 with Opelousas Catholic and Rayne High School. Through this meet they were able to gain more experience and prepared to travel to South Beauregard this weekend. Charles Sonnier wins his match. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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Bobcats chalk up 3rd straight win

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Lady Jays command the court

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Evangeline Parish LDWF agent Guillory recognized

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Blue Jay wrestlers in Basile tournament

Rebecca Chaisson
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

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Bobcats looking for their hoops sweet spot

Rebecca Chaisson
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.