Sports

All-District 3-4A softball team released

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

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.

Bobcats’ season ends, Iota advances

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.

St. Ed’s, Eunice head to track regionals

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor BELLEVUE – St. Edmund had a strong showing at the District 6-1A meet with 23 athletes qualified to participate in Thursday’s regional meet held at New Iberia Senior High.

Lights out urged for spring bird migration

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is calling upon residents and businesses throughout the state to join others in turning off bright or excess lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. through May 31 to help protect the billions of migratory birds that fly through Louisiana at night during this period.

Eunice opens playoffs with thriller win

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was a strong showing for several local teams to begin the LHSAA softball playoffs. The state tournament will be held April 26-27 at Frasch Park in Sulphur.

Local teams head to softball playoffs

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor As the high school softball season enters the final week of the regular season, several local teams are hoping to move up in the LHSAA power rankings and gain a good seed for the playoff brackets.

Blue Jays down SHVP

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – In a clash between district rivals, St. Edmund used a strong finish as the Blue Jays cruised to a 13-4 win on Monday over Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. St.

Lady Bobcats cruise on Senior Night

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Lady Bobcats celebrated Senior Night with an impressive showing as Eunice rolled to an 11-1 win Tuesday over the Leesville Wampus Cats. The Lady Cats finish as District 3-4A runners-up behind DeRidder and Eunice closes the regular season at Breaux Bridge on Monday.

Deshotel named to LSBCA Hall of Fame

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It was a big surprise for him as former Eunice High head softball coach Scott Deshotel has been selected to be inducted into the Louisiana High School Softball Coaches Asssociation Hall of Fame.