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Brighton Laday (photo by Dwight Jodon)

Brighton Laday (photo by Dwight Jodon)

Blue Jays face rematch with WCA

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor For the fourth time in the past six seasons, the Blue Jays will face a district rival in the first round of the football playoffs. No. 14 St. Edmund (7-3) will face No. 19 Westminster Christian Academy (5-5) Friday at Blue Jay Field. St.
Thaddeus Godfrey

Thaddeus Godfrey

Bobcats host Breaux Bridge in first round showdown

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor For the fourth time in the past six seasons, the Blue Jays will face a district rival in the first round of the football playoffs. No. 14 St. Edmund (7-3) will face No. 19 Westminster Christian Academy (5-5) Friday at Blue Jay Field. St.
Henry Summerlin scores against OC. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Henry Summerlin scores against OC. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Vikings down Blue Jays, 56-12

Tom Dodge
Saturday, November 4, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Opelousas Catholic grabbed its 19th straight district victory as the Viking cruised to a 56-12 win over the St. Edmund Blue Jays.
Eunice defenders recover a LaGrange fumble.

Eunice defenders recover a LaGrange fumble.

Eunice runs past LaGrange, 43-16

Tom Dodge
Saturday, November 4, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice High closed District 3-4A play with an impressive 43-16 win over LaGrange on Senior Night. The LHSAA will release the playoffs brackets today and the Bobcats are expected to draw a home game in the first round.

Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana seeks donations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 3, 2023
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana is accepting deer and hog donations at partner processors that are signed up with the organization throughout the state, for the 2023-2024 “Freshly Harvested Game Program” season.
Henry Summerlin scores against WCA.

Henry Summerlin scores against WCA.

Blue Jays battle OC in District 6-1 finale

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The Blue Jays stayed in the battle for the district title as St. Edmund earned a 26-13 victory over Westminster Christian Academy. “We are still in the hunt with the win over WCA,” St. Edmund head coach James Shiver said.
Dale Guillory and Paul Edwards

Dale Guillory and Paul Edwards

Bobcats face Gators for Senior Night

Tom Dodge
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor The battle for the District 3-4A championship was won by the Wampus Cats as Xaiver Ford scored six times to lead Leesville to a 48-24 win over the Eunice Bobcats. Eunice (6-3, 3-1) will celebrate Senior Night on Friday against LaGrange (1-8, 1-3).
UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships, the most in school history. The win capped an undefeated season for the Ragin’ Cajuns, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships, the most in school history. The win capped an undefeated season for the Ragin’ Cajuns, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019. (Submitted photo)

Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team wins 4th national title in a row

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
UL Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team has claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships. The team holds the most national championships in school history; it competes as a club sport rather than an NCAA-sanctioned sport.
Andre Vige

Andre Vige

Leesville wins the battle of the Cats

Tom Dodge
Saturday, October 28, 2023
By Tom Dodge Sports Editor LEESVILLE – Wampus Cats’ Xaiver Ford scored six times to lead Leesville to a 48-24 win over the Eunice Bobcats in a key District 3-4A contest.