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Kayla Schumaker

Kayla Schumaker

Lady Bengals add Schumaker to staff

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
As the LSUE Lady Bengals continue to rebuild their women’s basketball staff, they recently added Kayla Schumaker to the women’s basketball staff. Schumaker comes to Eunice from Independence Community College, where she served as the top assistant on the Pirates’ staff head coach coach Rob Beckmann.
Eunice’s Camryn Gradney returns the ball during last week’s freshman and junior varsity scrimmage against Marksville. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice’s Camryn Gradney returns the ball during last week’s freshman and junior varsity scrimmage against Marksville. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High volleyball banks on key returning players

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
There’s no doubt that over the past couple years, Eunice High’s volleyball team has been the best it has ever been under coach Wayne Fontenot. Two years ago, the team set the school record for wins and last season it was streaky as they finished the year at 16-16.
Ernie Deloach fires off a shot during the Deux Coupes Paroissial held at the Ville Platte and Eunice country clubs. (Ville Platte Gazette photo)

Ernie Deloach fires off a shot during the Deux Coupes Paroissial held at the Ville Platte and Eunice country clubs. (Ville Platte Gazette photo)

Ryder Cup style match is held between Ville Platte, Eunice country clubs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 16, 2024
By Tony Marks Ville Platte Gazette A Ryder Cup style tournament between the Ville Platte Country Club and the Eunice Country Club dubbed Deux Coupes Paroissial (Two-Parish Cup) was held was held in Ville Platte on Aug. 10 and concluded in Eunice on Aug. 11.
Some of the Notre Dame seniors on hand for Media Day at the school included, squatting from left, Cameron Foreman, Nick Gotte, Eli Gros; standing, William Prevost, Matt Mixon, William Gautreaux, Josh Hebert and Huntson Hebert. (Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics)

Some of the Notre Dame seniors on hand for Media Day at the school included, squatting from left, Cameron Foreman, Nick Gotte, Eli Gros; standing, William Prevost, Matt Mixon, William Gautreaux, Josh Hebert and Huntson Hebert. (Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics)

August camp is a mixed bag for Crowley squads

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Monday (Aug. 5) signaled the start of August football practice for high school teams across the state and Notre Dame has taken full advantage of the first week.
New Eunice defensive coordinator Trenon Trosclair steps into the role following Dale Guillory’s move to Basile. (Photo by Barry Spears)

New Eunice defensive coordinator Trenon Trosclair steps into the role following Dale Guillory’s move to Basile. (Photo by Barry Spears)

Coaching runs in the family

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
What’s in a name? Well, there’s plenty in a name if you happen to share one with the most successful head coach in the history of Eunice High School’s football program. That’s sort of the genetic cross new Bobcat defensive coordinator Trenon Trosclair has to bear.
In this file photo from May 2021, William Tate gives his first press conference as LSU president-elect with members of the LSU Board of Supervisors behind him. (JC Canicosa/Louisiana Illuminator)

In this file photo from May 2021, William Tate gives his first press conference as LSU president-elect with members of the LSU Board of Supervisors behind him. (JC Canicosa/Louisiana Illuminator)

LSU president shares anti-trans misinformation, breaking his own neutrality policy

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
LSU President William Tate shared a video Thursday (Aug. 1) from an anti-transgender group on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that amplified misinformation about an Olympic athlete.

Success makes demands on Bobcat schedule

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Eunice High School’s football program is spoiled to success. With a reputation of winning district crowns and being a perennial playoff team, the good is that when the Bobcats are on the field they’re confident in most if not all situations.

Eunice Men’s Tennis League registration is underway

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 2, 2024
The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) will begin its 2024 fall season league on Aug. 19. Registration is underway through Aug. 12 at the law office of Terry Hoychick, 141 South 6th, Eunice. Dues are $30. Captains’ meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Hoychick’s office.
Tommy Goodale

Tommy Goodale

Goodale Joins LSUE Baseball coaching staff

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 2, 2024
LSU Eunice Baseball has hired Tommy Goodale to join its staff, the Bengals Athletic Department announced on Wednesday. Goodale comes to the Cajun Prairie after serving the last season as an assistant at Murray State University.