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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. The Bengals (56-8) eight National Championships are the most in NJCAA Division II history, and the second most in NJCAA history. (LSUE photo)

LSUE wins 8th national championship

Harlan Kirgan

Sunday, June 2, 2024

LSUE Bengals celebrate will. (LSUE Photo)

Bengals secure title game berth

Harlan Kirgan

Saturday, June 1, 2024

In the history of LSU Eunice Baseball, there have been constant examples of “Bengal Magic” from the “Cardiac Cats”, conjuring late game theatrics in high stakes games during the Bengals’ storied NJCAA history. Enter another chapter into the book.

2 from Opelousas die in boating incident

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Search and rescue teams with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Sabine Parish Fire District responded to a fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish on May 28.

Hudson Conner

Bobcats place 11 on All-District team

Tom Dodge

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was an impressive run for the Bobcats as Eunice claimed the District 3-4A title with a perfect 8-0 record. EHS head coach Scott Phillips was named district Coach of the Year and Bobcat pitcher Hudson Conner was slected as the district’s MVP.

Emma Myers

Lady Jays place 10 on All-District team

Tom Dodge

Monday, May 20, 2024

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was easy to prove this season that District 6-1A is one of the toughest softball districts in the state. Three of the four teams in the LHSAA Div. IV Select semi-finals were from District 6-1A. No. 2 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee downed No.

Miss Blue Jays and Mr Blue Jay

Blue Jays hold awards ceremony

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund held its annual athletic award ceremony Monday to recognize their accomplishments for the 2023-24 seasons. Miss Blue Jay was Caroline Trahan and Copeland Miller was selected Mr. Blue Jay.

North Central coach Vanessa Taylor gives instruction to her team against St. Edmund during the 2022-23 basketball season. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Former athletic director sues over demotion

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

A former athletic director at North Central High School is suing the St. Landry Parish School Board and former Superintendent Patrick Jenkins asserting she was unfairly demoted. Vanessa Taylor filed suit on April 26 in the 27th Judicial District Court.

Denina Ned

All-District 3-4A softball team released

Tom Dodge

Thursday, May 2, 2024

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor After a second-place finish in District 3-4A, Eunice had eight softball players earn all-district honors. Four of the six teams made the playoffs, including No. 11 Eunice as the Lady Bobcats grabbed a 9-8 thriller over No. 20 Lakeshore in a bi-district contest.

Spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. Squirrel hunting is the perfect gateway for hunting and a great introduction for youth into the sport.

Jayce Guidry

Bobcats’ season ends, Iota advances

Tom Dodge

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Bobcats season ended in the regional round of the Div II Non-Select playoffs as No. 12 Iowa stunned No. 5 Eunice with a 4-0, 6-2 series win.