Sports

Bobcats place 11 on All-District team

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.

Lady Jays place 10 on All-District team

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.

Blue Jays hold awards ceremony

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.

Former athletic director sues over demotion

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.

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.