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Avery Soileau

Avery Soileau

Lady Jays down Northside, 4-1

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund scored four runs in the fourth frame as the Lady Jays grabbed a 4-1 win in their home opener against Northside Christian. The Lady Warriors scored a run in the top of the third when Edy Ancelet doubled and advanced home on a sacrifice fly by Jade Guidry.
Alexis Ortego and Brooklyn Darbonne

Alexis Ortego and Brooklyn Darbonne

Lady Cats win thriller over Port Barre, 11-10

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor It took extra innings but Eunice earned its first win of the season Tuesday as the Lady Bobcats rallied for an 11-10 victory over the Port Barre Lady Devils.
Nick Trosclair, Perry Pitre and Scott Phillips

Nick Trosclair, Perry Pitre and Scott Phillips

Bobcats, Blue Jays hold jamboree

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The annual Perry Pitre Ford baseball jamboree begins today at Eunice High and St. Ed’s Blue Jay Field. The jamboree begins at 3:30 p.m. as Iota takes on Ascension Episcopal at Bobcat Field and Opelousas Catholic will face Iota at 4:45 p.m.
St Edmund’’s Caroline Lavergne and Millie Miller battle Sacred Heart’s Rose Ardoin for a jump ball.

St Edmund’’s Caroline Lavergne and Millie Miller battle Sacred Heart’s Rose Ardoin for a jump ball.

Sacred Heart earns sweep over St. Edmund

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a clash between rivals, Sacred Heart of Ville Platte grabbed a 64-59, 52-43 sweep Tuesday over St. Edmund. The Lady Jays led 15-13 after the first quarter, sparked by seven points from Jillian DeVillier.
LSUE All-American catcher Katie Salling returns for the Lady Bengals this season.

LSUE All-American catcher Katie Salling returns for the Lady Bengals this season.

Lady Bengals begin softball season this weekend

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
LSU Eunice softball will open up the 2024 season with double headers on Sunday and Monday against Southern Arkansas University Tech as the Bengals get set for their fifth season under the direction of Meghan Collins.
St. Edmund’s Preslee Perron looks to pass the ball. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

St. Edmund’s Preslee Perron looks to pass the ball. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Lady Jays cruise in big wins

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund improved to 9-9 on the season Tuesday as the Lady Jays cruised to a 63-20 win over False River Academy. St. Ed’s travels to Westminster Christian Academy on Friday.
Marcus Gradney Jr.

Marcus Gradney Jr.

Trosclair era begins for Blue Jay baseball

Tom Dodge
Thursday, January 25, 2024
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund will begin the baseball season with a head coach who understands the Blue Jay tradition on the diamond. St.
St. Edmund’s Owen Cart brings the ball down the court against Iota. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

St. Edmund’s Owen Cart brings the ball down the court against Iota. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Bulldogs rally past Blue Jays

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
St. Edmund closed the gap to a point early in the fourth quarter before Iota went on a 17-0 run as the Bulldogs sealed a 57-39 win over the Blue Jays. St. Ed’s scored the game’s first three points on a free throw from Copeland Miller and a put-back bucket by Nathan Zaunbrecher.
The 2010 national champions LSU Eunice baseball was inducted into the Bengals athletic Hall of Fame last Saturday. Several local players were on that team including Eunice High’s Jacque Fruge, Wesley Richard (St. Edmund), Edward Turk (St. Edmund) and the late Kaleb Manuel (Mamou). (File Photo)

The 2010 national champions LSU Eunice baseball was inducted into the Bengals athletic Hall of Fame last Saturday. Several local players were on that team including Eunice High’s Jacque Fruge, Wesley Richard (St. Edmund), Edward Turk (St. Edmund) and the late Kaleb Manuel (Mamou). (File Photo)

2010 baseball team induction highlights Athletics Gala

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
LSU Eunice Athletics officially inducted the 2010 National Championship Baseball team into the Bengals’ Hall of Fame during this weekend’s annual Athletics Gala. The team is the third to have a joint induction, joining the 2006 and 2008 National Championship teams.