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A clipping from The Eunice News. Edna Price is pictured fourth from left. The group of Eunice High students received trophies of outstanding athletic achievements.

A clipping from The Eunice News. Edna Price is pictured fourth from left. The group of Eunice High students received trophies of outstanding athletic achievements.

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Price runs way into EHS Hall of Fame

Myra Miller
Friday, September 27, 2024
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The one-year impact of Edna Price at Eunice High reaches far beyond simply excelling on the track, where she set a state record of 6.1 seconds in the 50-yard dash.
EMTL tennis action

EMTL tennis action

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EMTL Team Pitre barely takes the lead

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Eunice Mens Tennis League finished its fifth week of tennis play with Team Pitre taking an 8-6 win over Team Moosa in the early match, while Team Manuel defeated Team D’Aubin 8-6 in the late match.
ELTL tennis action

ELTL tennis action

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Team R&B of ELTL takes the lead

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The second week of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with Team R&B winning 26 points and the Pitre Team scoring 10 points. On Court 1, Team R &B members Sidney Augustine and Kacie West won in two sets, 6-3, 6-0 against Michelle Lafleur and Phyllis Hargroder of Team Pitre.
St. Edmund Blue Jay Lannie Reed tackles a Morgan City Tiger player during Friday’s football game played at St. Ed’s home field. (Photo by Amy Myers)

St. Edmund Blue Jay Lannie Reed tackles a Morgan City Tiger player during Friday’s football game played at St. Ed’s home field. (Photo by Amy Myers)

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St. Ed’s continues perfect start to season ng opportunities

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor It’s been a historic three-week start for the St. Ed’s Blue Jays football team. Expected to be a good offensive football team, it’s a fair assumption that no one was quite expecting what they’ve shown so far in the 2024 season.
Eunice High’s linebacker Ashton Pedigo makes a tackle during the team’s recent 34-0 loss to Jennings. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

Eunice High’s linebacker Ashton Pedigo makes a tackle during the team’s recent 34-0 loss to Jennings. (Photo by Rhett Manuel)

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Bobcats drop Erath, but still optimistic

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The Eunice Bobcats are unaccustomed to where they stand thus far in the 2024 season.
Jim Brown

Jim Brown

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Trump says lock up your dogs and cats

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
It’s a national scandal and a call to arms. Our country is under attack by dog and cat eaters. So says our former president. That’s right. Donald Trump is saying that in some communities, immigrants are prowling neighborhoods stealing our pets.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

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Some pointers for road trippers

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay for airline tickets for parents and kids.

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ELTL’s first week of play tied

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 20, 2024
The first week of Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) ended the evening with a result both teams are tied 18-18. Team R&B and the Team Pitre began its fall season and first week of play Tuesday evening.
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.

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April Anderson excelled on the track

Rhett Manuel / Sports Editor
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.

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Carl Jory impressed on the field, later as a doctor

Rhett Manuel / Sports Editor
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.