Sports

Landreneau lands world-record fish

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
SUNSET – Fishermen’s tales include the one that got away and the size of their catch.
Former Eunice resident Michael Landreneau recently experienced both events at a private pond near Sunset.

Softball builds a father-daughter bond

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
There are a lot of dads who coached their kids when they were young athletes.
But not many fathers get to stay next to their daughter all the way through high school softball.

Local athletes earn Academic All-State

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
It is a challenge to balance academics and athletics, but several local students have accomplished that feat.

Willis reflects on championship run

By Tom Dodge
Sports Editor
LSU Eunice’s seventh championship run actually began in 2019 when the Bengals lost in the NJCAA Region 23 tournament.

St. Ed’s duo named to Class 1-A All-State

St. Edmund senior Anna Belle Fontenot and junior Karleigh Soileau were named to the LSWA Class 1-A All-State list.
Here is the complete list for Class 1-A softball and baseball selections:
LSWA CLASS 1A
ALL-STATE CHARTS

14-inning thriller clinches LSUE’s 7th national championship

LSU Eunice baseball survived a marathon 14 inning classic with Western Oklahoma State to score a thrilling 5-4 victory to clinch the program’s 7th NJCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.