The high school volleyball playoffs began this week and four local teams advanced to the post season.
No. 22 Eunice High fell 3-0 to No. 11 Haynes Academy on Tuesday.
The Lady Bobcats set a school record at 22-9 overall.
By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
MAURICE – The Bobcats jumped out to a 26-0 first half advantage as Eunice cruised to a 33-14 win over North Vermilion.
St. Edmund moved up in the district standings as the Blue Jays earned a 28-8 win over Westminster Christian Academy Thursday on Senior Night.
St. Edmund (6-3, 2-2) closes the regular Friday at Catholic High of Pointe Coupee.
Eunice High volleyball recognized its seniors on Tuesday prior to the Lady Bobcats’ contest against Washington-Marion. From left, are Sophie Vidrine, Rylea Gradney, head coach Wayne Fontenot, Madison Freeman and Allison Freeman.
Charles Manuel earned all-state honors as a Bobcat lineman.
He is now a member of the Eunice High Sports Hall of Fame.
The Bobcats won their last two games to improve to 4-4 on the season.
With wins over North Vermilion and LaGrange, Eunice will be in great position to open the playoffs at Bobcat Field.
With the hopes of a district title erased, the Blue Jays still have a chance to start the playoffs with a first round home game.
St. Edmund is presently No. 11 in the LHSAA Division IV power rankings.
St. Edmund volleyball recognized its seniors on Wednesday prior to the Lady Jays’ contest against Vinton. From left, are Audry Chaumont, coach Barry Manuel and Susannah Summerlin. (Photo by Tom Dodge)
John Lauris “Lawman” Lafleur was a legendary Bobcat basketball player.
This week, he became the newest member of the Eunice High Sports Hall of Fame.
A 1972 EHS graduate, Lafleur died on April 25, 2006.
It was more than just bragging rights Friday night when the Trojans and Blue Jays met on the football field.
Sacred Heart remained in first place in District 5-1A with a dominating 40-7 win over rival St. Edmund.