Sports

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.

Eunice cruises past Washington Marion

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Eunice continued to remain in the battle for the district title as the Lady Bobcats cruised to a 19-3 win over Washington-Marion.

Lady Jays roll on Senior Day

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund softball honored its seniors Anna Chapman and Harlie Guillory with a strong showing as the Lady Jays rolled for a 11-2 non-district win over Church Point. The Lady Bears scored first when Macy Dailey singled and advanced home on a passed ball. St.

Five Blue Jays named All-District

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor Wesminster Christian Academy swept the District 6-IA top awards as Bryce Guillory was voted MVP and Craig Green was named Coach of the Year.

Bobcats, Jays earn wins

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor St. Edmund exploded for eight runs in the first inning as the Blue Jays rolled to a 10-0 win over Pine Prairie. The Blue Jays (12-5) will hold a doubleheader on Saturday against Kaplan. David Evans singled and later scored on a Pine Prairie balk.

Lady Bobcats down St. Edmund

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor In a game between rivals, Eunice jumped out to an early lead as the Lady Bobcats earned a 12-7 win over the St. Edmund Lady Jays. Eunice scored seven runs in the first inning, begun when Sydni Miller walked and crossed home plate on a hit by Brooklyn Darbonne.

Rice Field Road and Signo Road closed in Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area

Rice Field Road and Signo Road in the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have been temporarily closed due to oil and gas activity, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.