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Blake Lobell

Blake Lobell

LSUE’s Lobell named national pitcher of the year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
LSU Eunice sophomore Blake Lobell has been named the 2024 NJCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Year, the National Junior College Athletic Association announced on Monday. Lobell was given the same honor by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).
LSUE’s Blake Lobell

LSUE’s Blake Lobell

Bengal duo to represent Team USA

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
LSU Eunice’s Blake Lobell and Liam Watt will dawn the Stars and Stripes for Team USA at this year’s Haarlem Baseball Week held July 12-19, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced.
Eunice News Sports Editor Tom Dodge (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Eunice News Sports Editor Tom Dodge (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Eunice News Sports Editor Tom Dodge dies

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, June 17, 2024
Eunice News Sports Editor Tom Dodge left a legacy of kindness By Harlan Kirgan Editor Tom Dodge, Eunice News sports editor, is being remembered as a dedicated reporter of local sports and a man with a love for his family and community.
Bobby Ardoin is to be honored by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. (File photo)

Bobby Ardoin is to be honored by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. (File photo)

Bobby Ardoin to be honored by Louisiana Sports Writers Association

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
It really is no surprise that Bobby Ardoin was destined from birth to be a journalist — and an award-winning one at that! After all, as Ardoin recently discovered, it was in his DNA all along.
McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese rodeo team is going to the College National Finals Rodeo

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region for the third year in a row.
Macy Dailey - All-State softball

Macy Dailey - All-State softball

Dailey leaves legacy at Church Point

Tom Dodge
Monday, June 10, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor CHURCH POINT – When Macy Dailey walked away the LHSAA Class 3-A state track meet after her final high school athletic event, she closed the door on a stellar Church Point High career.
Ian Rider

Ian Rider

Blue Jays place 13 on All-District team

Tom Dodge
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was a season to remember for Opelousas Catholic as the baseball claimed its first state championship in program history.
Photo by Dwight Jodon

Photo by Dwight Jodon

Bengals win eighth national title

Tom Dodge
Sunday, June 2, 2024
ENID, Oklahoma – A six-run eighth inning helped turn a tight contest into a rout as LSU Eunice Baseball secured its eighth NJCAA Division II National Championship in a 9-3 win over Brunswick CC on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.