Sports

Team Pitre wins season play

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Eunice Mens Tennis League finished its 12th week of tennis play. In the early match, Team Pitre took care of Team Manuel by a score of 8-5 to earn the regular season championship. Team Moosa beat down Team D’Aubin by a 10-2 score to send them in sole possession of the Tidy Bowl honors.

ELTL Team Pitre in lead in 10th week of play

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
After 10 weeks of play, Team Pitre is at 188 points and Team R&B is standing at 142 points. On Court 1, Team R&B won by a forfeit. On Court 2, Team Pitre’s Phyllis Hargroder and Sylvia Fontenot won in split sets, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5 against Team R&B’s Renee Johnson and Heidi Dischler.
LSU’s Trey’Dez Green snags a pass against Alabama. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

LSU’s Trey’Dez Green snags a pass against Alabama. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

LSU fails to stop Alabama’s quarterback

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Costly mistakes and an inability to stop Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, who rushed for four touchdowns, handed No. 15 LSU its third loss of the season to No. 11 Alabama, 42-13, on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
Devontre Williams carried for 69 yards against Washington-Marion and a touchdown. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Devontre Williams carried for 69 yards against Washington-Marion and a touchdown. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Bobcats score big in season finale

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Talk about ending the season on a high note. The Eunice Bobcats had everything still in front of them heading into Friday night’s matchup with Washington-Marion in its regular season finale.

St. Ed’s, Basile make playoffs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
After some controversy and potential holdups, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its football playoffs pairings on Sunday afternoon. Locally, two of the four teams in the Eunice News’ coverage area – St.
In a familiar sight, St. Edmund running back Henry Summerlin carries the ball for yardage this time against Westminster Christian on Thursday. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

In a familiar sight, St. Edmund running back Henry Summerlin carries the ball for yardage this time against Westminster Christian on Thursday. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Blue Jays defeat Westminster 42-27, await playoff berth

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
Their job is done. Now, the St. Ed’s Blue Jays await their playoff fate following a 42-27 victory over Westminster Christian on Thursday night. St. Ed’s, which closed the regular season with a 9-1 record, has been a shoo-in for the postseason for weeks now.
St. Edmund’s Caroline Lavergne, left, leaps for a play as Jillian Devillier keeps an eye on the ball. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund’s Caroline Lavergne, left, leaps for a play as Jillian Devillier keeps an eye on the ball. (Photo by Amy Myers)

Lady Jays sweep Highland Baptist

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
The No. 13-seeded St. Ed’s Lady Jays were confident heading into Wednesday night’s Division V opening round playoff game against No. 20 Highland Baptist. They had every right to be.
Eunice High volleyballers Madelyn Smith an Brooklyn Darbonne stretch to block a ball.

Eunice High volleyballers Madelyn Smith an Brooklyn Darbonne stretch to block a ball.

Lady Cats advance

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
There may have been some reason for pause as the No. 13-seeded Eunice High Lady Cats entered the Division III playoffs against No. 20 Cabrini on Wednesday. After a long winning streak, the Lady Cats didn’t win in the last week of the regular season.