Sports

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Eunice High’s track program was winning state championships behind Ubeja, Jamann and an inductee in the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, April Anderson.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Eunice High’s track program was winning state championships behind Ubeja, Jamann and an inductee in the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, April Anderson.

April Anderson excelled on the track

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
There is speed. And in the history of Eunice High track and field, there is something called Anderson Speed. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Eunice High’s track program was winning state championships behind Ubeja, Jamann and an inductee in the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class, April Anderson.
Carl Jory was an athletic standout, but went to a career in Medicine.

Carl Jory was an athletic standout, but went to a career in Medicine.

Carl Jory impressed on the field, later as a doctor

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
There are many names in the history of Eunice High athletics that spring to mind when thinking of the greats. Carl Jory likely isn’t one of the first ones to come to mind in 2024.
Capt. Ulysses Mullins, Coast Guard Eighth District Chief of Staff, Sgt. Stephen Rhodes and LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Capt. Ulysses Mullins, Coast Guard Eighth District Chief of Staff, Sgt. Stephen Rhodes and LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Coast Guard honors LDWF agent

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
By Adam Einck aeinck@wlf.la.gov The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal, on Sept. 17.

Louisiana dove hunting season underway

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 13, 2024
The 2024 dove hunting season began Sept. 7 statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Louisiana is divided into the North and South zones for dove season. The North Zone runs from Sept. 7-28, Oct. 5-Nov. 9 and Dec. 21-Jan. 21, 2025.

Teal season opens Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 13, 2024
By Trey Iles riles@wlf.la.gov The 2024 teal hunting season begins Saturday statewide and runs through Sept. 29, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Only teal species (blue-winged, green-winged and cinnamon teal) may be harvested during the early September season.

LDWF: Be mindful of displaced wildlife

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 13, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into habitat with which they may not be familiar.

EMTL teams fight for the top spots

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 13, 2024
The Eunice Mens Tennis League finished its third week of tennis play with Team D’Aubin taking an 8-6 win over Team Moosa in the early match, while Team Pitre defeated Team Manuel 8-5 in the late match.
Boat ramp opened on Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Boat ramp opened on Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

New boat ramp on Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 13, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has opened a new boat ramp on Louisiana Highway 29 on the west side of I-49 at the Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
Sophomore setter Cayli Lemelle, in the photo at left, during the Eunice High tournament against Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy on Sept. 7. Photo at right shows, from left Brooklyn Darbonne, Cayli Lemelle and Ava Grace Brown. The player at left is not identified.. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Sophomore setter Cayli Lemelle, in the photo at left, during the Eunice High tournament against Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy on Sept. 7. Photo at right shows, from left Brooklyn Darbonne, Cayli Lemelle and Ava Grace Brown. The player at left is not identified.. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Volleyball teams off to winning starts

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 13, 2024
Weather may have dampened their chance to play all of their matches this week. However, the Eunice High Lady Cat and St. Ed’s Lady Jay volleyball teams are both off to winning starts in the 2024 season thus far.
LSU’s junior receiver Kyren Lacy rushes toward the end zone as Nicholls players Laurence Sullivan Jr., No. 3, and Quinton Sharkey, No. 11, pursue in Saturday’s game in Tiger Stadium. LSU won 44-21. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

LSU’s junior receiver Kyren Lacy rushes toward the end zone as Nicholls players Laurence Sullivan Jr., No. 3, and Quinton Sharkey, No. 11, pursue in Saturday’s game in Tiger Stadium. LSU won 44-21. (Photos by Dwight Jodon)

LSU pulls away from Nicholls in home opener, 44-21

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier passed for a career-high six touchdowns and 302 yards through the air as No. 18 LSU rolled past Nicholls on Saturday night, 44-21. Nussmeier joined Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels as the only Tiger quarterback to throw six or more touchdown passes in a single game.